Surf Forecasts:
Ribeira da Janela surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ribeira da Janela this week:
The surf forecast for Ribeira da Janela over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ribeira da Janela in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 12th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 12th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribeira da Janela over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
494 | 406 | 276 | 183 | 142 | 101 | 181 | 205 | 128 | 141 | 91 | 108 | 89 | 71 | 48 | 41 | 92 | 140 | 125 | 122 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:27AM1.82m | 11:45PM1.91m | 12:21PM1.95m | 00:43AM1.99m | 1:13PM2.08m | 1:39AM2.07m | 2:04PM2.19m | 2:32AM2.11m | 2:54PM2.26m | 3:24AM2.10m | 3:44PM2.29m | 4:15AM2.05m | 4:34PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:33PM0.48m | 6:03AM0.31m | 6:31PM0.34m | 6:56AM0.23m | 7:26PM0.21m | 7:47AM0.17m | 8:19PM0.11m | 8:36AM0.14m | 9:11PM0.05m | 9:25AM0.15m | 10:03PM0.05m | 10:14AM0.19m | 10:55PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NNE 6 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
109 | 105 | 73 | 70 | 142 | 101 | 181 | 205 | 119 | 92 | 70 | 48 | 43 | 39 | 33 | 19 | 41 | 140 | 125 | 122 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | S 14 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 11 |
18 | 21 | 72 | 106 | 42 | 38 | 73 | 90 | 59 | 56 | 53 | 48 | 38 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 92 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 11 | NW 13 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 10 |
50 | 78 | 20 | 18 | 93 | 90 | 92 | 85 | 50 | 40 | 57 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 28 | 34 | 16 | 48 | 77 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | NNE 6 |
494 | 406 | 276 | 183 | — | — | 86 | 106 | 128 | 141 | 91 | 108 | 89 | 71 | 48 | 41 | — | 29 | — | — | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 10 |
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Information about the Ribeira da Janela Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ribeira da Janela provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ribeira da Janela can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ribeira da Janela surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ribeira da Janela) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ribeira da Janela may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ribeira da Janela is 29 km (18 miles) from the city of Camara de Lobos. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camara de Lobos. Camara de Lobos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










