Paul do Mar surf break

Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 May 2026 WEST
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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
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Paul do Mar surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with 715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
1.2
NW
11
0.7
SSW
16
1.1
NW
10
0.6
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
S
15
0.8
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
225
360
256
225
165
551
644
612
394
340
210
154
127
161
143
252
493
372
275
218
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
5
NNW
10
NE
5
NNE
5
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:02PM1.80m
1:17AM1.78m
1:38PM1.86m
1:55AM1.79m
2:13PM1.90m
2:32AM1.79m
2:48PM1.91m
3:08AM1.77m
3:23PM1.91m
3:43AM1.74m
3:59PM1.89m
4:20AM1.69m
4:37PM1.85m
Low Tide
6:48AM0.37m
7:10PM0.40m
7:23AM0.34m
7:47PM0.34m
7:57AM0.33m
8:23PM0.31m
8:31AM0.32m
8:59PM0.30m
9:05AM0.33m
9:35PM0.31m
9:40AM0.36m
10:12PM0.35m
10:16AM0.40m
10:51PM0.41m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:08
9:08
9:09
9:10
9:10
9:12
9:12
Temp °C
20
20
18
20
19
16
21
20
17
23
23
19
23
23
19
23
22
18
21
23
20
21
20
18
20
20
14
19
19
15
22
23
18
23
24
16
24
22
16
21
21
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
1.2
NW
11
1
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
231
225
360
204
225
94
551
644
612
394
340
210
154
120
64
143
252
493
372
275
218
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.7
NW
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
147
96
250
256
169
165
163
113
58
58
103
142
131
127
161
107
203
96
92
90
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.6
NW
11
0.2
ENE
6
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
NW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
S
14
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.4
NW
14
Energy kJ
8
39
6
92
4
44
39
8
30
109
57
30
14
14
21
44
107
22
20
17
65
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.3
NE
7
0.4
N
4
0.7
N
4
0.8
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
1.1
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
1
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
6
Energy kJ
3
8
4
17
29
46
82
132
140
132
113
88
85
58
60
97
111
93
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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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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