Paul do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.76° N 17.24° W

Paul do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
22.7° C
1.0° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NW swell with 457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 12th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 11th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
3
0
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.8
NW
5
0.8
WNW
5
0.7
NW
6
0.4
NW
9
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
1.3
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.7
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
0.6
SSW
18
1.2
NNW
9
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
10
11
15
29
25
28
37
31
20
48
43
266
457
401
330
246
202
188
186
159
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
20
N
15
N
15
NNW
10
NW
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
15
NW
20
NW
10
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
7:47PM1.73m
8:31AM1.60m
8:52PM1.68m
9:40AM1.62m
10:06PM1.67m
10:52AM1.69m
11:21PM1.72m
11:59AM1.81m
00:29AM1.81m
12:58PM1.95m
1:29AM1.90m
1:52PM2.10m
2:22AM1.98m
Low Tide
1:27PM0.54m
2:11AM0.46m
2:32PM0.58m
3:16AM0.47m
3:48PM0.57m
4:28AM0.45m
5:05PM0.49m
5:37AM0.39m
6:15PM0.36m
6:39AM0.30m
7:16PM0.21m
7:35AM0.21m
8:11PM0.08m
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rain showers
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7:07
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7:09
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7:09
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9:20
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9:19
9:19
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9:17
 mm
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Temp °C
25
26
22
24
23
20
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Feels °C
27
27
23
24
23
20
22
22
20
25
26
25
22
20
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21
21
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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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