Ribeira da Janela Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Madeira)
| Name: | Ribeira da Janela |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: NNW | Offshore Wind: S |
Ribeira da Janela in Madeira is an exposed reef and point break that only works once in a while. Autumn and winter are the favoured times of year for waves. Offshore winds are from the south. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the north northwest. There is no beach break as well as a left hand reef break. and in addition, there is also a left hand point break. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Ribeira da Janela 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 Ribeira da Janela surf quality by season and Ribeira da Janela surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Ribeira da Janela |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Ribeira da Janela:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Contreira | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Porto Moniz | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Faja da Areia | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Paul do Mar | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ponta Pequena | 8 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Ribeira da Janela: |
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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 | 1268 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1311 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 1318 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Ribeira da Janela: |
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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 | 1332 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1332 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 1369 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Ribeira da Janela: |
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| Closest ski area | Oukaimeden (Morocco) | 554 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 697 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 747 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 815 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 833 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Ribeira da Janela: |
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| Closest city location | Porto Moniz (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sao Vicente (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Faja da Ovelha (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Estreito da Calheta (Portugal) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Arco da Calheta (Portugal) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Ribeira da Janela is Porto Santo Airport (PXO) in Madeira, which is 78 km (48 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Ribeira da Janela is La Palma (Santa Cruz De La Palma) Airport (SPC) in Spain, 473 km (294 miles) away.
