
Surf Forecasts:
Cais do Funchal surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, S swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cais do Funchal this week:
The surf forecast for Cais do Funchal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cais do Funchal in the next 16 days are 0.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 25th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cais do Funchal over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 7 | S 9 | WNW 7 | W 8 | S 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 53 | 86 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:15PM2.41m | 5:51AM2.08m | 6:06PM2.31m | 6:45AM1.98m | 7:01PM2.20m | 7:43AM1.90m | 8:00PM2.08m | 8:46AM1.85m | 9:03PM1.99m | 9:51AM1.85m | 10:08PM1.93m | 10:52AM1.88m | 11:10PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:53AM0.56m | 11:39PM0.46m | 11:44AM0.66m | 00:34AM0.56m | 12:39PM0.76m | 1:33AM0.66m | 1:40PM0.85m | 2:35AM0.75m | 2:48PM0.91m | 3:38AM0.80m | 3:58PM0.93m | 4:37AM0.82m | 5:04PM0.91m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 |
38 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 32 | 71 | 64 | 57 | 48 | 51 | 61 | 163 | 154 | 119 | 88 | 55 | 52 | 42 | 42 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | WNW 11 | E 6 | N 10 | NE 6 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 53 | 86 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 5 | S 9 | W 12 | N 8 | S 11 | E 6 | N 9 | NE 5 | S 14 | S 13 | NE 5 | NE 5 | WNW 12 |
34 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | NE 4 |
25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
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Information about the Cais do Funchal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cais do Funchal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cais do Funchal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cais do Funchal 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 (Cais do Funchal) 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 Cais do Funchal 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.









