Paul do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.76° N 17.24° W

Paul do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 13 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
22.9°C
1.7° 

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 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, NW swell with 2,037 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with NNW 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 Friday (Nov 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paul do Mar in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 26) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 13th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 18th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 19th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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2.1
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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408
326
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475
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2037
1761
1367
754
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
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10
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10
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15
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10
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High Tide
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
8:10AM1.55m
9:00PM1.44m
9:13AM1.62m
9:57PM1.57m
Low Tide
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
2:44PM0.63m
2:56AM0.70m
3:41PM0.52m
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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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