Paul do Mar surf break

Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 31 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
20.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Paul do Mar surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NW swell with 969 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with WNW 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 Sunday (May 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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 24°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
S
15
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1.3
NW
11
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.5
NW
11
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
394
340
202
154
127
161
290
270
690
469
385
222
160
125
406
554
386
487
198
186
135
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
5
NE
15
NE
5
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
5
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
0
ESE
10
NNE
0
NNW
5
WSW
10
WNW
0
SE
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:48PM1.91m
3:08AM1.77m
3:23PM1.91m
3:43AM1.74m
3:59PM1.89m
4:20AM1.69m
4:37PM1.85m
4:57AM1.63m
5:16PM1.80m
5:38AM1.58m
5:58PM1.76m
6:23AM1.53m
6:44PM1.71m
Low Tide
8:31AM0.32m
8:59PM0.30m
9:05AM0.33m
9:35PM0.31m
9:40AM0.36m
10:12PM0.35m
10:16AM0.40m
10:51PM0.41m
10:53AM0.45m
11:32PM0.46m
11:33AM0.50m
00:17AM0.51m
12:18PM0.56m
1:07AM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:10
9:10
9:12
9:12
9:13
9:13
9:14
1
Temp °C
21
21
18
23
23
20
24
24
19
23
23
21
24
24
21
22
23
19
20
20
19
21
21
16
22
23
19
24
24
18
23
23
19
22
22
19
23
24
21
22
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1.3
NW
11
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.5
NW
11
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
NNW
9
Energy kJ
394
340
202
154
120
73
290
270
690
469
385
222
160
125
406
554
386
487
198
186
132
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.6
WNW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
NW
12
1
NW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
58
103
142
131
127
161
109
148
94
92
90
59
57
118
345
29
28
14
166
135
135
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.2
NNW
12
0.5
S
14
0.3
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
N
11
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NE
6
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
109
57
30
28
14
40
14
107
22
10
9
9
25
14
30
2
5
10
10
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
6
1
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
1
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
5
0.7
N
5
0.8
NE
7
1
N
6
1
N
6
0.6
ENE
6
Energy kJ
75
88
108
105
88
79
66
49
87
69
72
54
40
24
54
60
71
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
12
0
0
0
0
10
10
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
5
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
9
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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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