Paul do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.76° N 17.24° W

Paul do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
23.8°C
1.0° 

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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, N swell with 1,790 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 13th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 15th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NW
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0.9
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10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
NW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.4
NW
13
1.4
NW
14
1.2
NNW
14
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NNW
12
1.4
NNW
13
1.5
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
12
1.5
N
7
1.8
N
10
2.1
N
11
2.4
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
139
161
101
264
431
905
679
834
493
362
377
649
700
534
412
336
246
614
991
1465
Wind (km/h)
10
E
0
SE
10
E
5
E
5
ENE
10
E
5
ENE
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
ENE
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NW
10
E
5
ESE
5
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
Wind State
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glassy
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glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
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glassy
cross-off
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glassy
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:05PM1.91m
4:19AM1.93m
4:39PM1.76m
4:53AM1.81m
5:15PM1.61m
5:31AM1.68m
5:57PM1.46m
6:19AM1.54m
6:55PM1.34m
7:30AM1.45m
8:26PM1.27m
9:05AM1.43m
10:03PM1.32m
Low Tide
10:04PM0.26m
10:28AM0.28m
10:36PM0.39m
11:04AM0.42m
11:10PM0.52m
11:46AM0.56m
11:51PM0.66m
12:42PM0.70m
00:49AM0.77m
2:07PM0.78m
2:22AM0.84m
3:48PM0.76m
3:59AM0.79m
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20
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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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