Paul do Mar surf break

Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 11 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 normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 12th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 12th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 12th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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 17°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
0
1
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NNW
12
2.3
NNW
12
2.1
N
12
2.1
N
12
2
N
12
1.8
N
11
1.6
N
10
1.5
N
10
1.2
N
9
1.2
N
9
1.4
N
8
1.7
N
8
1.8
N
8
1.6
N
8
1.6
N
8
1.7
N
11
1.8
N
10
1.7
N
9
1.5
N
9
0.8
NW
15
1.2
NW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1702
1480
1320
1236
1040
757
522
432
239
210
266
336
378
307
331
637
575
461
351
284
640
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
NE
0
NNE
10
N
10
N
20
NW
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:22AM1.49m
10:35PM1.69m
11:17AM1.63m
11:28PM1.81m
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
Low Tide
4:18PM0.65m
5:02AM0.45m
5:16PM0.52m
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
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:57
8:58
8:59
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:00
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
17
17
16
17
17
16
17
18
16
18
18
16
18
19
15
18
17
16
15
15
15
16
15
15
17
17
14
14
15
12
15
15
13
16
17
12
16
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NNW
12
2.3
NNW
12
2.1
N
12
2.1
N
12
2
N
12
1.8
N
11
1.6
N
10
1.5
N
10
1.2
N
9
1.2
N
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
N
14
0.7
N
12
0.6
NNE
10
1.8
N
10
1.7
N
9
1.5
N
9
1.1
N
9
1.2
NW
15
Energy kJ
1702
1480
1320
1236
1040
757
522
432
239
210
32
29
15
62
148
64
575
461
351
189
640
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
N
16
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
NW
16
0.8
NW
15
1
N
10
Energy kJ
208
203
193
169
167
118
62
59
58
33
19
9
19
13
17
16
16
39
129
284
184
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
NNW
18
0.2
S
14
0.6
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
16
15
2
2
2
3
5
12
20
7
7
8
8
10
3
1
32
16
52
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.9
WNW
5
0.4
NW
3
1.4
N
8
1.7
N
8
1.8
N
8
1.6
N
8
1.6
N
8
1.7
N
11
1.6
N
10
1.5
N
9
0.9
NE
9
Energy kJ
103
29
49
2
266
336
378
307
331
637
463
375
123
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
10
18
10
16
16
0
0
0
0
490
16
0
0
16
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
8
9
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
6
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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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