Paul do Mar surf break

Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 WET
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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
17.8° 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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paul do Mar in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 19th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 19th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 19th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
7
!
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NW
2.1
NNW
3
NW
3.5
NW
4
NNW
4.5
NNW
4
NW
3
NNW
6
WSW
4
WSW
1.7
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.5
WSW
1.3
N
1.2
N
0.8
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
Period(s) (?)1317151317141414111012121211117109131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)891240335134332984369526554351277073284920569446575260234320229215127121
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
20
WSW
25
W
25
W
25
NW
20
SSW
15
S
40
S
25
SSW
30
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SE
5
NE
5
SSE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
E
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcrossoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:12AM
2.15
1:34PM
2.05
1:46AM
2.25
2:08PM
2.13
2:21AM
2.28
2:43PM
2.15
2:59AM
2.24
3:20PM
2.13
3:38AM
2.14
4:00PM
2.04
4:22AM
1.97
4:45PM
1.91
5:14AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:00PM
0.18
7:26AM
0.03
7:34PM
0.07
7:59AM
-0.05
8:09PM
0.01
8:33AM
-0.07
8:45PM
-0.01
9:09AM
-0.03
9:24PM
0.04
9:46AM
0.08
10:07PM
0.14
10:28AM
0.24
10:56PM
0.29
11:17AM
0.43
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--7:16--7:13--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:09--7:07
Sunset7:16--7:17--7:19--7:20--7:20--7:21--7:22--
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Rain (mm)
257374-101116545139221-
Temp. °C161512121112141415151515161516171618191717
Feels °C (?)151366589711111210141316171417181516
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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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