Paul do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.76° N 17.24° W

Paul do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
24.6°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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NW swell with 324 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with S 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 (Sep 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 6th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
9
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
101
87
87
51
38
39
47
35
47
184
210
151
324
298
224
178
151
96
84
54
51
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
N
10
N
10
NE
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
10
NE
10
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
10
NE
20
ENE
10
NE
5
E
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
High Tide
6:51PM1.66m
7:26AM1.63m
8:09PM1.52m
8:55AM1.56m
9:52PM1.48m
10:32AM1.63m
11:23PM1.57m
11:47AM1.80m
00:26AM1.73m
12:43PM1.99m
1:15AM1.88m
1:30PM2.15m
1:57AM2.00m
Low Tide
12:31PM0.45m
1:00AM0.52m
1:43PM0.58m
2:21AM0.65m
3:27PM0.62m
4:05AM0.66m
5:07PM0.52m
5:29AM0.54m
6:16PM0.35m
6:29AM0.38m
7:07PM0.17m
7:16AM0.23m
7:50PM0.04m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:43
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:30
8:29
8:27
8:25
8:24
8:22
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Temp °C
24
25
21
24
24
22
25
24
22
25
26
21
27
27
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26
26
21
26
26
22
Feels °C
24
25
24
26
27
24
26
27
23
25
27
20
28
28
21
28
27
21
27
29
22
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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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