Paul do Mar surf break

Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 07 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
19.0° 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 2.1m and 12s 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 11th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.6
N
8
2
W
6
2.5
WNW
8
3.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
1.5
W
10
2.1
NW
10
2.3
NW
12
2.4
NW
13
2.4
NNW
12
2.3
NNW
12
2
N
12
2.2
N
12
2.1
N
12
2
N
11
1.8
N
11
1.6
N
10
1.4
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
94
44
311
933
2096
1314
1130
459
880
1448
2012
1632
1461
1136
1435
1249
1024
723
514
369
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
SW
30
W
25
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
15
W
20
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
N
15
NW
20
NW
10
NW
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
6:14PM1.62m
6:44AM1.41m
7:13PM1.56m
7:54AM1.36m
8:24PM1.54m
9:13AM1.39m
9:34PM1.59m
10:22AM1.49m
10:35PM1.69m
11:17AM1.63m
11:28PM1.81m
12:05PM1.79m
00:17AM1.94m
Low Tide
11:47AM0.60m
00:36AM0.64m
12:40PM0.69m
1:42AM0.69m
1:50PM0.74m
2:58AM0.67m
3:09PM0.73m
4:07AM0.58m
4:18PM0.65m
5:02AM0.45m
5:16PM0.52m
5:50AM0.30m
6:06PM0.38m
cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:16
7:15
7:15
7:13
7:13
7:11
7:11
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8:53
8:54
8:55
8:55
8:57
8:58
8:59
3
5
4
1
1
1
5
1
2
Temp °C
16
16
16
15
16
16
17
18
16
17
18
17
17
17
17
18
18
17
18
18
16
15
13
12
10
11
12
14
15
14
14
15
15
15
15
16
16
17
16
16
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
13
0.2
S
12
2.5
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
1.6
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
2.3
NW
12
2.4
NW
13
2.4
NNW
12
2.3
NNW
12
2
N
12
2.2
N
12
2.1
N
12
2
N
11
1.8
N
11
1.6
N
10
1.4
N
10
Energy kJ
97
94
44
70
140
11
1314
1130
415
880
1448
2012
1632
1461
1136
1435
1249
1024
723
514
369
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NNE
7
0.2
N
8
0.1
S
17
1.7
NNW
10
1.4
NNW
11
1.5
W
10
1
N
12
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
1.5
W
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
6
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
17
12
43
18
4
6
581
460
459
314
186
243
218
203
64
169
167
118
62
59
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.5
N
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
N
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.1
S
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
3
17
10
3
16
3
10
21
90
74
40
82
211
2
193
2
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
4
2
W
6
2.5
WNW
8
3.5
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
W
7
1.1
W
7
Energy kJ
15
311
933
2096
971
276
199
110
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
4
4
2
4
1
4
1
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
10
10
36
477
39
36
482
36
36
36
18
16
36
16
10
16
0
0
482
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
1
4
1
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
3
4
1
4
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
5
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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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