
Surf Forecasts:
Madeiro surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 310 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Madeiro this week:
The surf forecast for Madeiro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Madeiro in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Madeiro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
144 | 107 | 131 | 131 | 111 | 113 | 77 | 62 | 64 | 79 | 45 | 80 | 112 | 95 | 152 | 115 | 126 | 148 | 200 | 212 | 284 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:33PM2.06m | 2:50AM2.24m | 3:27PM2.15m | 3:42AM2.36m | 4:17PM2.21m | 4:30AM2.44m | 5:04PM2.23m | 5:17AM2.45m | 5:50PM2.20m | 6:03AM2.40m | 6:34PM2.14m | 6:48AM2.28m | 7:18PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM0.28m | 9:12AM0.04m | 9:28PM0.20m | 10:03AM-0.05m | 10:17PM0.15m | 10:51AM-0.07m | 11:03PM0.15m | 11:38AM-0.03m | 11:48PM0.19m | 12:23PM0.07m | 00:33AM0.27m | 1:07PM0.21m | 1:19AM0.38m | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | E 7 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 6 | NE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 8 |
101 | 107 | 19 | 7 | 111 | 94 | 77 | 62 | 6 | 79 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 78 | 2 | 16 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 221 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 10 | NNE 8 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 | N 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 13 |
53 | 37 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | N 12 | NE 12 | N 12 | — | S 14 | SE 13 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 10 |
20 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | — | 4 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
144 | — | 131 | 131 | — | 113 | — | — | 64 | — | 45 | 80 | 112 | 95 | 152 | 115 | 126 | 148 | 200 | 212 | 284 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 832 | 1600 | 384 | 591 | 2568 | 845 | 832 | 1980 | 1 | 1666 | 1660 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 18 | 1015 | 1578 | 121 |
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Information about the Madeiro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Madeiro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Madeiro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Madeiro 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 (Madeiro) 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 Madeiro 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.
Madeiro is 19 km (12 miles) from Canguaretama. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Canguaretama. Canguaretama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.









