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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
18.8° 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 Monday (May 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paul do Mar in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) 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 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 4th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 11th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 11th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paul do Mar over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 99mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 8 | NNW 10 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 13 | W 6 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | |
80 | 74 | 92 | 51 | 66 | 109 | 127 | 108 | 62 | 97 | 94 | 61 | 70 | 154 | 344 | 999 | 835 | 350 | 347 | 380 | 1087 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:12PM1.88m | 4:32AM1.70m | 4:48PM1.80m | 5:09AM1.60m | 5:27PM1.71m | 5:51AM1.49m | 6:14PM1.62m | 6:44AM1.41m | 7:13PM1.56m | 7:54AM1.36m | 8:24PM1.54m | 9:13AM1.39m | 9:34PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:23PM0.34m | 10:29AM0.42m | 11:01PM0.44m | 11:05AM0.51m | 11:43PM0.54m | 11:47AM0.60m | 00:36AM0.64m | 12:40PM0.69m | 1:42AM0.69m | 1:50PM0.74m | 2:58AM0.67m | 3:09PM0.73m | |||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
— | 2 | 17 | 49 | 29 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 6 | N 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | N 11 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 11 |
80 | 44 | 92 | 51 | 66 | 109 | 5 | 108 | 62 | 97 | 94 | 61 | 70 | 108 | 125 | 22 | 835 | 263 | 257 | 330 | 1087 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 9 | W 8 | SSE 4 | W 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 13 | NNW 11 | WNW 15 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | SSW 16 | N 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 12 | SSW 18 |
27 | 58 | 28 | 28 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 43 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 25 | 106 | 300 | 184 | 380 | 176 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 4 | W 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNE 10 | N 12 | SSW 13 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | S 12 | N 16 | N 11 | N 13 | N 12 | S 18 | NW 9 |
56 | 74 | 28 | 19 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 350 | 347 | 167 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 4 | N 8 | ENE 5 | — | — | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 |
— | — | 5 | 6 | 53 | 20 | 127 | 28 | — | — | 8 | 9 | 43 | 154 | 344 | 999 | — | — | — | — | 41 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 474 | 490 | 490 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
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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.











