
Surf Forecasts:
Paul do Mar surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 24 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 25 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, N swell with 11,218 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 (Nov 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 14th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 25th Nov) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paul do Mar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5089 | 2328 | 1493 | 1960 | 1454 | 767 | 511 | 544 | 592 | 353 | 375 | 233 | 177 | 135 | 260 | 321 | 1208 | 1818 | 1637 | 1971 | 1805 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:44PM1.81m | 2:58AM1.92m | 3:19PM1.72m | 3:34AM1.84m | 3:56PM1.61m | 4:14AM1.74m | 4:38PM1.51m | 4:59AM1.65m | 5:28PM1.42m | 5:54AM1.57m | 6:33PM1.36m | 7:00AM1.53m | 7:49PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM0.31m | 9:10AM0.31m | 9:15PM0.39m | 9:48AM0.41m | 9:51PM0.49m | 10:30AM0.51m | 10:32PM0.58m | 11:20AM0.61m | 11:21PM0.67m | 12:22PM0.68m | 00:26AM0.74m | 1:35PM0.69m | 1:43AM0.75m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
5089 | 2328 | 1493 | 1960 | 1454 | 698 | 511 | 544 | 592 | 353 | 375 | 233 | 177 | 106 | 260 | 314 | 1208 | 1818 | 1637 | 1971 | 1805 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | N 9 | NW 13 | N 11 | N 10 | N 18 | N 17 | N 15 |
— | — | 915 | 881 | 938 | 767 | 431 | 297 | 176 | 90 | 98 | 100 | 111 | 135 | 56 | 321 | 21 | 8 | 25 | 87 | 168 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 17 | S 16 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | N 12 | NNE 8 | WNW 10 | N 20 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 |
— | — | 58 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 71 | 40 | 44 | 31 | 71 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — |
882 | 1684 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 255 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 751 | 45 | 482 | 16 | 36 | 16 | 16 | 36 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 13 | 10 | 36 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 10 |
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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.










