Paul do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.76° N 17.24° W

Paul do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paul do Mar sea temperature is
23.4° C
1.5° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with NNW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paul do Mar in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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PM
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
9
1.3
NNW
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
349
252
203
186
215
206
200
128
85
86
57
36
34
22
12
17
74
36
31
61
29
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
SSW
5
W
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
NW
0
ENE
5
NE
5
NNE
5
NNE
5
NE
5
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:29AM1.90m
1:52PM2.10m
2:22AM1.98m
2:42PM2.21m
3:12AM2.02m
3:30PM2.28m
3:59AM2.02m
4:16PM2.29m
4:44AM1.97m
5:00PM2.23m
5:28AM1.89m
5:45PM2.11m
6:13AM1.79m
Low Tide
7:16PM0.21m
7:35AM0.21m
8:11PM0.08m
8:25AM0.13m
9:02PM-0.01m
9:12AM0.08m
9:50PM-0.04m
9:57AM0.08m
10:36PM-0.01m
10:40AM0.13m
11:21PM0.08m
11:24AM0.21m
00:04AM0.20m
12:09PM0.33m
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7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
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7:13
7:13
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9:19
9:17
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9:15
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Temp °C
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
22
24
24
23
25
25
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25
25
22
24
24
21
24
Feels °C
22
23
24
22
23
24
25
24
26
27
26
28
28
26
28
28
22
25
25
20
24
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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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