Paul do Mar surf break

Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 04 Apr 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
18.1° 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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 4th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 7th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 7th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
2
2
4
7
6
7
5
5
4
3
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NW
0.9
NW
1.3
NW
0.9
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.9
NNW
3.5
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
4
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.5
N
1.9
N
1.9
N
Period(s) (?)1213131515141313121516141515141413121298
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1752865523629871314122494310565549817453596151549747494127280319611810525453
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
ENE
5
E
0
WNW
5
N
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
25
N
25
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:05PM
1.99
4:21AM
1.90
4:35PM
1.90
4:52AM
1.76
5:07PM
1.79
5:26AM
1.61
5:43PM
1.66
6:06AM
1.47
6:29PM
1.53
7:02AM
1.34
7:39PM
1.43
8:34AM
1.27
9:18PM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:10PM
0.20
10:21AM
0.27
10:42PM
0.30
10:51AM
0.39
11:16PM
0.43
11:24AM
0.52
11:56PM
0.57
12:03PM
0.65
12:50AM
0.71
1:00PM
0.77
2:14AM
0.80
2:34PM
0.83
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise7:52--7:52--7:50--7:50--7:48--7:47--7:46--
Sunset-8:30--8:30--8:31--8:31--8:32--8:34--8:35-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192117191917171815141413161716171715161615
Feels °C (?)192016182017141512988121313141311121111
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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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