
Surf Forecasts:
Paul do Mar surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paul do Mar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | N 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | N 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | N 11 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
104 | 104 | 123 | 138 | 124 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 34 | 22 | 20 | 36 | 39 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 118 | 161 | 136 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:14PM1.58m | 00:42AM1.52m | 1:03PM1.68m | 1:26AM1.61m | 1:43PM1.80m | 2:04AM1.70m | 2:20PM1.90m | 2:38AM1.77m | 2:53PM1.99m | 3:11AM1.83m | 3:26PM2.05m | 3:43AM1.86m | 3:57PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM0.60m | 6:44AM0.57m | 7:20PM0.50m | 7:26AM0.48m | 7:58PM0.40m | 8:03AM0.38m | 8:34PM0.31m | 8:37AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.24m | 9:09AM0.24m | 9:39PM0.20m | 9:40AM0.21m | 10:11PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
13 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 56 | 51 | 37 | 35 | 39 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 118 | 161 | 136 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NE 6 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 11 | N 10 | S 8 | N 10 |
6 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 20 | 30 | 21 | 11 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 31 | 1 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSW 15 | S 12 | E 8 | S 14 | S 14 | E 5 | S 13 | S 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | N 9 | S 10 | NW 10 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 11 | N 7 | NNE 6 | S 13 | S 8 |
4 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 5 | — | N 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NNE 10 | NE 5 |
104 | 104 | 123 | 138 | 124 | 94 | 94 | 79 | 34 | 11 | — | 36 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 55 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 1 | 25 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 774 | 855 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 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.










