Paul do Mar surf break

Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 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
18.7° 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 Monday (May 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
9
1.2
N
9
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NNW
10
2.1
NW
14
1.8
NW
12
1.5
NW
12
1
NW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
214
286
252
199
163
178
1704
959
593
237
367
475
686
592
469
334
300
129
138
92
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
NE
15
N
10
NE
5
NNW
5
E
5
E
5
WSW
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
3:27AM2.09m
3:48PM2.18m
4:18AM2.00m
4:38PM2.13m
5:11AM1.87m
5:32PM2.04m
6:10AM1.73m
6:31PM1.93m
7:15AM1.61m
7:38PM1.83m
8:27AM1.54m
8:49PM1.77m
9:40AM1.53m
Low Tide
9:14PM-0.01m
9:31AM0.07m
10:04PM0.02m
10:19AM0.16m
10:57PM0.11m
11:10AM0.28m
11:56PM0.22m
12:06PM0.41m
1:02AM0.34m
1:10PM0.52m
2:14AM0.43m
2:23PM0.59m
3:28AM0.46m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:06
9:06
Temp °C
18
17
19
19
17
20
19
17
19
20
18
21
20
18
21
21
17
21
22
17
22
17
16
18
18
17
21
20
18
19
20
18
22
20
17
20
19
16
19
21
15
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
9
0.7
NW
14
1.2
N
8
1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NNW
10
2.1
NW
14
1.8
NW
12
1.5
NW
12
1
NW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
Energy kJ
264
214
185
125
90
163
178
1704
959
593
237
367
475
686
592
469
334
300
107
138
92
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
S
13
0.9
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.6
N
8
0.4
NW
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
NW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.8
NW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
27
14
286
252
199
42
47
41
129
131
190
116
70
69
59
76
49
34
129
33
52
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NNE
7
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
N
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
14
30
27
20
36
15
18
7
40
90
84
73
11
10
58
34
2
17
15
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
9
0.3
NNE
2
0.4
NE
5
0.2
E
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.6
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.8
NNE
4
1.1
N
5
1.3
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
Energy kJ
214
1
6
2
7
8
1
5
4
9
10
25
64
106
142
176
154
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
12
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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