
Surf Forecasts:
Madalena do Mar surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 10s period, SW swell with 5,510 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Madalena do Mar this week:
The surf forecast for Madalena do Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Madalena do Mar in the next 16 days are 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Madalena do Mar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 12 | NW 11 | SSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2879 | 2288 | 1152 | 4586 | 2749 | 1567 | 1960 | 1454 | 797 | 431 | 308 | 176 | 100 | 94 | 56 | 78 | 103 | 166 | 936 | 1573 | 1475 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:14PM1.96m | 2:28AM2.05m | 2:48PM1.88m | 3:02AM1.99m | 3:23PM1.78m | 3:38AM1.90m | 4:01PM1.68m | 4:18AM1.80m | 4:42PM1.57m | 5:03AM1.71m | 5:32PM1.47m | 5:58AM1.63m | 6:37PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM0.26m | 8:38AM0.25m | 8:45PM0.33m | 9:14AM0.32m | 9:19PM0.41m | 9:52AM0.42m | 9:55PM0.51m | 10:34AM0.54m | 10:36PM0.61m | 11:24AM0.64m | 11:26PM0.70m | 12:26PM0.71m | 00:30AM0.77m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 56 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 12 |
2879 | 2288 | 1102 | 4586 | 2749 | 1567 | 1960 | 1454 | 625 | 640 | 537 | 502 | 373 | 175 | 184 | 149 | 79 | 166 | 936 | 1573 | 1475 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | — | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | N 11 | N 10 |
9 | 9 | — | 754 | 1220 | 862 | 725 | 831 | 797 | 431 | 308 | 176 | 100 | 48 | 56 | 36 | 103 | 25 | 40 | 9 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | WSW 18 | S 16 | — | N 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | N 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
4 | 4 | — | — | — | 30 | 5 | — | 134 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 94 | 41 | 78 | 25 | 45 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | WNW 10 | — | — |
104 | 120 | 1152 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 163 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 482 | 764 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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Information about the Madalena do Mar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Madalena 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 Madalena do Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Madalena 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 (Madalena 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 Madalena 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.










