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Madalena do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
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Madalena do Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Madalena do Mar sea temperature is
19.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Madalena do Mar in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 2.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Madalena do Mar over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | N 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 15 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 9 | |
21 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 43 | 194 | 726 | 1072 | 1344 | 1306 | 392 | 268 | 486 | 368 | 230 | 203 | 193 | 169 | 121 | 118 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 5:31PM1.77m | 5:56AM1.55m | 6:18PM1.67m | 6:49AM1.46m | 7:17PM1.61m | 7:58AM1.41m | 8:27PM1.59m | 9:17AM1.44m | 9:38PM1.64m | 10:26AM1.54m | 10:39PM1.74m | 11:21AM1.69m | 11:32PM1.87m | 12:09PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:47PM0.57m | 11:51AM0.63m | 00:39AM0.66m | 12:44PM0.72m | 1:46AM0.72m | 1:54PM0.77m | 3:02AM0.70m | 3:13PM0.76m | 4:10AM0.61m | 4:23PM0.67m | 5:06AM0.47m | 5:20PM0.54m | 5:54AM0.32m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | |
8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | 8:59 | |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 |
16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 11 |
21 | 57 | 97 | 94 | 44 | 102 | 140 | 222 | 1344 | 1306 | 365 | 250 | 486 | 368 | 1231 | 1543 | 1155 | 1259 | 1297 | 1005 | 769 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NNW 7 | SSW 13 | NNW 11 | WNW 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | N 13 | N 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
5 | 37 | 17 | 12 | 43 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 338 | 97 | 125 | 305 | 418 | 577 | 208 | 203 | 193 | 169 | 121 | 118 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | NNE 10 | N 12 | SSW 13 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | S 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 17 |
1 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 73 | 184 | 170 | 32 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | — | W 4 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | NW 9 |
156 | — | — | — | 21 | 194 | 726 | 1072 | — | — | 392 | 268 | 240 | 206 | 230 | 137 | 86 | — | — | — | 99 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 28 | 466 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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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.












