Paul do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.76° N 17.24° W

Paul do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
24.1° C
1.8° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with N 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 (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paul do Mar in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 24th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
7
0.9
N
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
1.1
N
8
0.2
SSW
16
1.1
N
8
0.2
S
11
1.1
N
6
1.2
N
6
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
10
1.1
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
111
33
28
29
28
157
25
138
10
97
119
17
20
9
9
7
11
20
17
157
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NE
10
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:18PM1.47m
10:01AM1.48m
10:35PM1.42m
11:13AM1.50m
11:46PM1.44m
12:14PM1.58m
00:42AM1.52m
1:03PM1.68m
1:26AM1.61m
1:43PM1.80m
2:04AM1.70m
2:20PM1.90m
2:38AM1.77m
Low Tide
2:59PM0.69m
3:33AM0.69m
4:20PM0.72m
4:46AM0.70m
5:36PM0.68m
5:52AM0.66m
6:34PM0.60m
6:44AM0.57m
7:20PM0.50m
7:26AM0.48m
7:58PM0.40m
8:03AM0.38m
8:34PM0.31m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:14
9:14
9:13
9:12
9:12
9:10
9:09
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Temp °C
22
24
21
23
23
20
23
24
20
23
24
20
23
24
20
24
24
22
24
24
21
Feels °C
23
24
22
24
23
20
23
23
18
24
24
19
24
25
19
24
25
22
25
24
21
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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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