Paul do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.76° N 17.24° W

Paul do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
23.7°C
1.3° 

Paul do Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Paul do Mar surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,065 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paul do Mar this week:

The surf forecast for Paul do Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paul do Mar in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 21st Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 27th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paul do Mar over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
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Period (s)
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NW
12
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0.7
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12
1.6
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11
1.6
NNW
11
1.9
NNW
14
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13
1.6
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13
1.9
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13
1.7
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11
1.6
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1.3
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14
1.8
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13
1.3
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12
1.1
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12
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11
0.8
NNW
11
1.2
NW
14
1.7
NNW
16
2.2
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13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
297
205
152
653
593
1443
1380
852
1211
748
278
524
615
1138
510
317
239
149
598
1408
1668
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
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ENE
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:19AM1.64m
11:52PM1.59m
12:01PM1.79m
00:30AM1.75m
12:39PM1.93m
1:05AM1.90m
1:16PM2.05m
1:41AM2.03m
1:53PM2.13m
2:17AM2.12m
2:33PM2.16m
2:54AM2.17m
3:14PM2.14m
3:35AM2.16m
Low Tide
5:43PM0.50m
5:50AM0.54m
6:20PM0.35m
6:29AM0.39m
6:54PM0.20m
7:06AM0.25m
7:29PM0.08m
7:43AM0.13m
8:04PM0.01m
8:22AM0.05m
8:41PM-0.01m
9:02AM0.01m
9:20PM0.03m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Paul do Mar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Paul 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 Paul do Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paul 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 (Paul 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 Paul 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.

Paul do Mar is 29 km (18 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.

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