Paul do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.76° N 17.24° W

Paul do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
23.3°C
1.6° 

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 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 9 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, W swell with 8,147 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 (Nov 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 3AM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 11th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 9th Nov)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Thursday
5
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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Wednesday
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0.6
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11
0.5
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11
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11
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
265
386
281
140
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55
106
366
1840
984
1510
4634
7008
4366
2649
1429
2507
2160
2219
1883
1250
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
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15
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10
S
20
SSE
30
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30
SW
25
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20
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15
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WNW
10
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NNW
10
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:59AM1.90m
11:32PM1.83m
11:44AM1.95m
00:10AM1.93m
12:24PM1.98m
00:46AM1.99m
1:00PM1.97m
1:19AM2.02m
1:35PM1.94m
1:52AM2.02m
2:10PM1.89m
2:24AM1.98m
2:44PM1.81m
2:58AM1.92m
Low Tide
5:21PM0.25m
5:35AM0.34m
5:59PM0.20m
6:15AM0.26m
6:34PM0.17m
6:52AM0.20m
7:06PM0.17m
7:26AM0.18m
7:37PM0.20m
8:00AM0.19m
8:09PM0.24m
8:34AM0.23m
8:41PM0.31m
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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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