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Ponta Delgada surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
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Ponta Delgada surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta Delgada sea temperature is
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Ponta Delgada surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Delgada this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Delgada over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Delgada in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 16s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 28th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 30th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Delgada over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
126 | 96 | 386 | 304 | 225 | 150 | 551 | 725 | 583 | 394 | 363 | 363 | 363 | 309 | 303 | 269 | 275 | 560 | 385 | 275 | 218 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 1:07PM1.88m | 1:22AM1.85m | 1:43PM1.93m | 2:00AM1.86m | 2:18PM1.97m | 2:37AM1.86m | 2:53PM1.98m | 3:12AM1.84m | 3:28PM1.98m | 3:48AM1.81m | 4:04PM1.96m | 4:25AM1.76m | 4:41PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.41m | 7:28AM0.35m | 7:52PM0.35m | 8:02AM0.34m | 8:28PM0.32m | 8:36AM0.33m | 9:03PM0.31m | 9:10AM0.35m | 9:40PM0.32m | 9:45AM0.37m | 10:17PM0.36m | 10:21AM0.41m | 10:56PM0.42m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:10 | |
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Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 18 |
23 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
126 | 96 | 386 | 304 | 225 | 150 | 551 | 725 | 583 | 394 | 340 | 202 | 154 | 120 | 64 | 109 | 275 | 560 | 385 | 275 | 218 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 15 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 15 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 14 |
35 | 53 | 45 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 39 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 13 | S 12 | NW 14 | NNW 12 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | N 11 |
32 | 38 | 10 | — | — | 21 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
— | — | — | 42 | 44 | 53 | 92 | 147 | 255 | 327 | 363 | 363 | 363 | 309 | 303 | 269 | 239 | 195 | 164 | 178 | 153 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
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Information about the Ponta Delgada Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta Delgada provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta Delgada can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta Delgada 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 (Ponta Delgada) 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 Ponta Delgada 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.
Ponta Delgada is 22 km (14 miles) from Funchal. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Funchal. Funchal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











