Paul do Mar surf break

Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 WEST
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Paul do Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paul do Mar in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 13th May)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
N
10
1.5
N
10
1.3
N
9
1.2
N
9
1.4
N
8
1.6
N
8
1.6
N
7
1.5
N
8
1.5
N
8
1.6
N
10
1.5
N
9
1.4
N
10
1.3
N
9
1.3
N
9
1.1
N
9
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
522
432
280
215
264
283
276
248
256
524
392
356
276
276
188
286
248
164
163
239
335
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
5
NE
5
NNE
5
NNE
5
E
5
NNE
5
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
12:05PM1.79m
00:17AM1.94m
12:50PM1.94m
1:04AM2.05m
1:33PM2.07m
1:51AM2.12m
2:17PM2.15m
2:39AM2.14m
3:02PM2.19m
3:27AM2.09m
3:48PM2.18m
4:18AM2.00m
4:38PM2.13m
Low Tide
5:50AM0.30m
6:06PM0.38m
6:35AM0.17m
6:53PM0.23m
7:18AM0.07m
7:40PM0.11m
8:02AM0.01m
8:26PM0.02m
8:46AM0.02m
9:14PM-0.01m
9:31AM0.07m
10:04PM0.02m
10:19AM0.16m
10:57PM0.11m
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:59
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:02
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Temp °C
17
17
15
17
18
16
17
18
15
19
18
15
18
19
16
19
19
17
19
21
17
17
16
13
14
16
13
14
16
12
18
17
13
16
17
16
19
19
17
20
22
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
N
10
1.5
N
10
1.3
N
9
1.2
N
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
WNW
9
0.3
N
16
0.5
N
14
0.7
N
12
0.3
NE
10
1.5
N
9
1.4
N
10
1.3
N
9
1.3
N
9
1.1
N
9
1.1
N
8
1
N
8
0.8
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
Energy kJ
522
432
280
215
32
9
42
93
145
15
392
356
276
276
188
171
135
164
163
239
335
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WNW
9
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
NNE
11
0.3
NW
16
0.6
NW
15
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.8
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
62
59
58
33
19
29
15
8
20
16
16
39
70
42
171
286
248
78
30
11
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
N
17
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
3
5
12
20
7
6
8
12
21
3
1
1
36
14
14
27
20
36
15
35
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
4
1.4
N
8
1.6
N
8
1.6
N
7
1.5
N
8
1.5
N
8
1.6
N
10
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
Energy kJ
13
264
283
276
248
256
524
8
7
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
529
16
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
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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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