Paul do Mar surf break

Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 30 Mar 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
17.6° 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 (Mar 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 5th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 5th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.5
NW
0.9
NNW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
0.9
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.8
NW
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
1.7
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.5
NNW
Period(s) (?)131320181614141313121211101312121314131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4582181865595804823903042191491401191081442103374951142902784689
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
5
NE
5
NNE
10
ENE
0
E
0
SSE
10
E
5
ESE
0
WSW
0
ENE
5
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
E
5
NNE
10
ENE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglassoffoffcross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:37AM
2.08
2:02PM
1.96
2:13AM
2.14
2:34PM
2.03
2:46AM
2.14
3:05PM
2.05
3:18AM
2.10
3:35PM
2.04
3:49AM
2.01
4:05PM
1.99
4:21AM
1.90
4:35PM
1.90
4:52AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
0.26
7:55AM
0.11
8:02PM
0.17
8:26AM
0.06
8:35PM
0.12
8:56AM
0.06
9:07PM
0.11
9:24AM
0.10
9:38PM
0.14
9:53AM
0.17
10:10PM
0.20
10:21AM
0.27
10:42PM
0.30
10:51AM
0.39
Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise--7:58--7:56--7:56--7:54--7:52--7:52--7:50
Sunset8:27--8:27--8:28--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:30--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181419191620191619191518181619191719191721
Feels °C (?)171018171519191519191318181520181720191620
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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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