Porto Moniz Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Madeira)
| Name: | Porto Moniz |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: NNW | Offshore Wind: S |
Porto Moniz in Madeira is an exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Works best in offshore winds from the south. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north northwest. A reef breaks left. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of rocks, obstacles, locals and sharks.
Overall Porto Moniz 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 Porto Moniz surf quality by season and Porto Moniz surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Porto Moniz |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Porto Moniz:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ribeira da Janela | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Contreira | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Faja da Areia | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Paul do Mar | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ponta Pequena | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Porto Moniz: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1071 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1108 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1267 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1311 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 1318 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Porto Moniz: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 1303 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 1303 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1331 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1331 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 1369 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Porto Moniz: |
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| Closest ski area | Oukaimeden (Morocco) | 554 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 698 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 746 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 815 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 834 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Porto Moniz: |
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| Closest city location | Porto Moniz (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Faja da Ovelha (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Sao Vicente (Portugal) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Estreito da Calheta (Portugal) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Arco da Calheta (Portugal) | 10 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Porto Moniz is Porto Santo Airport (PXO) in Madeira, which is 79 km (49 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Porto Moniz is La Palma (Santa Cruz De La Palma) Airport (SPC) in Spain, 475 km (295 miles) away.
