Paul do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.76° N 17.24° W

Paul do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
24.1° 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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 (Jul 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
6
1.1
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
7
1.1
N
7
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.6
N
7
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
NW
11
0.6
N
7
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
N
11
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
104
123
138
124
9
9
8
34
22
20
36
39
25
24
18
21
118
161
136
90
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
N
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NNW
10
NE
5
NNW
20
NW
10
NNE
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
S
5
W
5
ENE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
12:14PM1.58m
00:42AM1.52m
1:03PM1.68m
1:26AM1.61m
1:43PM1.80m
2:04AM1.70m
2:20PM1.90m
2:38AM1.77m
2:53PM1.99m
3:11AM1.83m
3:26PM2.05m
3:43AM1.86m
3:57PM2.08m
Low Tide
6:34PM0.60m
6:44AM0.57m
7:20PM0.50m
7:26AM0.48m
7:58PM0.40m
8:03AM0.38m
8:34PM0.31m
8:37AM0.30m
9:07PM0.24m
9:09AM0.24m
9:39PM0.20m
9:40AM0.21m
10:11PM0.18m
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:12
9:12
9:10
9:09
9:09
9:08
9:07
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Temp °C
23
24
20
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
23
21
24
24
23
25
25
23
Feels °C
24
24
19
24
23
22
24
23
21
24
23
21
23
22
21
25
25
25
28
28
26
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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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