
Surf Forecasts:
Paul do Mar surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, NNW swell with 1,493 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paul do Mar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 151 | 223 | 754 | 796 | 657 | 500 | 500 | 475 | 239 | 225 | 243 | 243 | 160 | 485 | 800 | 680 | 1138 | 1144 | 983 | 635 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 1:52PM2.09m | 2:13AM2.00m | 2:24PM2.17m | 2:45AM2.08m | 2:58PM2.20m | 3:18AM2.12m | 3:33PM2.18m | 3:54AM2.10m | 4:11PM2.09m | 4:32AM2.03m | 4:54PM1.96m | 5:15AM1.92m | 5:43PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:40AM0.23m | 8:05PM0.09m | 8:13AM0.13m | 8:36PM0.01m | 8:46AM0.06m | 9:08PM-0.01m | 9:21AM0.04m | 9:42PM0.02m | 9:58AM0.07m | 10:18PM0.10m | 10:39AM0.15m | 10:59PM0.24m | 11:26AM0.28m | 11:46PM0.40m | |||||||
7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | |
— | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
215 | 151 | 223 | 754 | 796 | 657 | 500 | 500 | 475 | 239 | 225 | 243 | 243 | 160 | 485 | 800 | 680 | 1138 | 1144 | 983 | 635 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 11 | N 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 13 | NNW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
22 | 18 | 71 | 28 | 28 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 41 | 121 | 161 | 239 | 229 | 121 | 145 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 24 | 71 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NNW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 7 |
55 | 29 | 168 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23 | 4 | 35 | 85 | 51 | 48 | 43 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 55 | 51 | 82 | 14 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ESE 4 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 6 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 6 |
3 | 3 | — | 21 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 75 | — | — | — | 3 | 52 | 64 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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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.










