Paul do Mar surf break

Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 26 Mar 2026 WET
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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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 26th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 27th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 27th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
N
1.8
N
1.9
N
1.1
N
1.3
NNW
2.2
N
1.8
N
2
N
1.1
NW
1.3
NNW
0.9
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.7
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
Period(s) (?)889111310101015141615141413121216151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3414225493195901026618770574663380822580478282137104271309293257
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
ENE
15
ENE
5
ENE
5
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:34PM
1.59
9:39AM
1.47
10:05PM
1.69
10:53AM
1.59
11:09PM
1.84
11:45AM
1.74
11:57PM
1.98
12:26PM
1.86
12:37AM
2.08
1:02PM
1.96
1:13AM
2.14
1:34PM
2.03
1:46AM
2.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:01PM
0.71
3:20AM
0.58
3:45PM
0.66
4:42AM
0.46
4:55PM
0.53
5:37AM
0.31
5:45PM
0.38
6:19AM
0.19
6:26PM
0.26
6:55AM
0.11
7:02PM
0.17
7:26AM
0.06
7:35PM
0.12
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise7:05--7:03--7:01--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--
Sunset-7:23--7:24--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:27--7:28-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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. °C171714171715171814181916181814181815191915
Feels °C (?)151411161614171813181813161611171613161611
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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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