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Jardim do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
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Jardim do Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jardim do Mar sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jardim do Mar this week:
The surf forecast for Jardim do Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jardim do Mar in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 4th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jardim do Mar over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNW 11 | NNW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | N 14 | |
105 | 103 | 153 | 100 | 58 | 92 | 46 | 102 | 66 | 8 | 110 | 74 | 94 | 80 | 45 | 222 | 416 | 517 | 1057 | 459 | 257 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:39PM1.95m | 3:58AM1.80m | 4:12PM1.88m | 4:32AM1.70m | 4:48PM1.80m | 5:09AM1.60m | 5:27PM1.71m | 5:51AM1.49m | 6:14PM1.62m | 6:44AM1.41m | 7:13PM1.56m | 7:54AM1.36m | 8:24PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48PM0.26m | 9:56AM0.33m | 10:23PM0.34m | 10:29AM0.42m | 11:01PM0.44m | 11:05AM0.51m | 11:43PM0.54m | 11:47AM0.60m | 00:36AM0.64m | 12:40PM0.69m | 1:42AM0.69m | 1:50PM0.74m | 2:58AM0.67m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
105 | 103 | 153 | 100 | 58 | 92 | 46 | 102 | 66 | 8 | 110 | 74 | 94 | 80 | 45 | 70 | 95 | 125 | 100 | 459 | 176 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | NNE 8 | NNW 10 | N 7 | N 6 | WSW 7 | NNW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSE 4 | N 9 | NNE 10 | SSW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNE 8 | SSW 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 9 | N 8 |
28 | 6 | 82 | 31 | 36 | 43 | 32 | 21 | 20 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 39 | 252 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 8 | WSW 6 | S 14 | N 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 15 | S 13 | N 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | N 14 |
14 | 14 | 13 | 56 | 54 | 33 | 19 | 7 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 69 | 257 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | ENE 4 | N 8 | E 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | — | — |
— | 33 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 29 | 131 | 29 | — | — | 4 | 18 | 222 | 416 | 517 | 1057 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 504 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 36 | 486 | 486 | 486 | 12 | 0 |
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Information about the Jardim do Mar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jardim do Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jardim do Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jardim do Mar 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 (Jardim do Mar) 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 Jardim do Mar 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.
Jardim do Mar is 25 km (16 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.











