Ponta do Sol Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Madeira)
| Name: | Ponta do Sol |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: N |
Ponta do Sol in Madeira is a fairly exposed reef break that only works when conditions are just right. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the north. Usually gets local windswells, but groundswells do happen and the ideal wave angle is from the west. It very rarely gets crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Ponta do Sol Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Ponta do Sol surf quality by season and Ponta do Sol surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Ponta do Sol |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Ponta do Sol:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Jardim do Mar | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Faja da Areia | 9 mi |
| Third closest break | Ponta Pequena | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Paul do Mar | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Contreira | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Ponta do Sol: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1080 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1118 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1280 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1323 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 1329 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Ponta do Sol: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 1314 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 1314 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1342 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1342 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 1378 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Ponta do Sol: |
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| Closest ski area | Oukaimeden (Morocco) | 549 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 696 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 754 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 821 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 836 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Ponta do Sol: |
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| Closest city location | Ponta do Sol (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ribeira Brava (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Arco da Calheta (Portugal) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Campanario (Portugal) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Calheta (Portugal) | 6 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Ponta do Sol is Porto Santo Airport (PXO) in Madeira, which is 83 km (52 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Ponta do Sol is La Palma (Santa Cruz De La Palma) Airport (SPC) in Spain, 455 km (283 miles) away.
