Ponta Delgada surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 28 May 2026 WEST
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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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
1.2
NW
12
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.3
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
126
96
386
304
225
150
551
725
583
394
363
363
363
309
303
269
275
560
385
275
218
Wind (km/h)
0
N
5
N
5
N
5
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
N
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
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
9:09
9:10
9:10
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)
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
1.2
NW
12
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.3
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
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)
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.5
NW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.4
NW
9
0.5
W
9
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.4
NW
14
Energy kJ
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)
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
14
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
NW
9
0.3
NNW
11
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
N
11
Energy kJ
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)
0.6
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
1.1
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.7
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
6
Energy kJ
42
44
53
92
147
255
327
363
363
363
309
303
269
239
195
164
178
153
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
20
0
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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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.

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