Paul do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.76° N 17.24° W

Paul do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
24.5°C
0.9° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NW swell with 822 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Sep 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 18th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
NNW
13
0.4
NNW
16
1.3
N
8
0.7
NNW
14
0.7
NNW
13
0.8
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
12
0.9
NW
16
1.3
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
58
57
89
223
210
176
198
189
128
61
167
109
180
177
416
676
711
527
471
361
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
15
ENE
10
E
5
SW
10
ENE
0
SW
15
NNW
5
ESE
0
S
5
NE
5
E
5
NE
5
SW
10
E
5
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
Wind State
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off
off
off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:31PM1.32m
8:13AM1.39m
9:18PM1.25m
10:04AM1.39m
10:59PM1.32m
11:22AM1.51m
11:57PM1.46m
12:10PM1.66m
00:36AM1.61m
12:47PM1.82m
1:10AM1.75m
1:20PM1.97m
1:41AM1.89m
Low Tide
1:12PM0.73m
1:29AM0.81m
2:51PM0.82m
3:21AM0.86m
4:46PM0.78m
4:59AM0.78m
5:49PM0.65m
5:54AM0.64m
6:30PM0.50m
6:34AM0.49m
7:03PM0.35m
7:08AM0.35m
7:34PM0.21m
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Feels °C
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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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