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Paul do Mar surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
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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 Type | Time (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 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 341 | 422 | 549 | 319 | 590 | 1026 | 618 | 770 | 574 | 663 | 380 | 822 | 580 | 478 | 282 | 137 | 104 | 271 | 309 | 293 | 257 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off |
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 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 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 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
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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.











