Surf Forecasts:
Madeiro surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Madeiro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 98 | 127 | 158 | 180 | 181 | 193 | 261 | 595 | 452 | 303 | 220 | 507 | 270 | 295 | 386 | 339 | 298 | 493 | 240 | 90 | 304 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:50PM2.20m | 6:03AM2.40m | 6:34PM2.14m | 6:48AM2.28m | 7:18PM2.04m | 7:34AM2.12m | 8:03PM1.92m | 8:22AM1.94m | 8:52PM1.80m | 9:16AM1.76m | 9:48PM1.70m | 10:20AM1.62m | 10:54PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:38AM-0.03m | 11:48PM0.19m | 12:23PM0.07m | 00:33AM0.27m | 1:07PM0.21m | 1:19AM0.38m | 1:52PM0.36m | 2:08AM0.51m | 2:39PM0.52m | 3:03AM0.62m | 3:33PM0.65m | 4:08AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | N 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 |
| kJ | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 220 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 264 | 7 | 90 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 12 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | NE 8 | N 10 | N 8 | — | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 103 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | N 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 12 | N 10 | N 11 | — | — | N 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 98 | 127 | 158 | 180 | 181 | 193 | 261 | 595 | 452 | 303 | 220 | 507 | 270 | 295 | 386 | 339 | 298 | 493 | 240 | 76 | 304 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1578 | 1578 | 1 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 470 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1578 | 1015 | 1578 | 30 | 991 | 1578 | 0 | 832 | 2010 | 1 |
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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.
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