Ponta Pequena surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 WEST
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Ponta Pequena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta Pequena sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Ponta Pequena surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, WNW swell with 733 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Pequena this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta Pequena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Pequena in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 10PM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 2nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Pequena over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
S
15
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1.3
NW
11
1.5
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
551
737
583
394
340
202
154
127
161
290
270
690
500
385
242
157
122
375
646
611
595
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
N
20
NNW
10
NE
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
2:13PM1.90m
2:32AM1.79m
2:48PM1.91m
3:08AM1.77m
3:23PM1.91m
3:43AM1.74m
3:59PM1.89m
4:20AM1.69m
4:37PM1.85m
4:57AM1.63m
5:16PM1.80m
5:38AM1.58m
5:58PM1.76m
Low Tide
8:23PM0.31m
8:31AM0.32m
8:59PM0.30m
9:05AM0.33m
9:35PM0.31m
9:40AM0.36m
10:12PM0.35m
10:16AM0.40m
10:51PM0.41m
10:53AM0.45m
11:32PM0.46m
11:33AM0.50m
00:17AM0.51m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:09
9:10
9:10
9:12
9:12
9:13
9:13
Temp °C
19
20
16
21
22
19
23
24
20
24
23
18
22
22
20
23
22
20
23
23
20
17
19
13
21
22
16
22
23
19
23
23
17
22
21
19
22
22
19
23
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.7
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1.3
NW
11
1.5
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
Energy kJ
551
737
583
394
340
202
154
120
73
290
270
690
500
385
242
157
122
375
646
611
595
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.6
NW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.9
NW
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
163
113
58
58
103
142
131
127
161
109
181
94
92
90
59
57
114
304
29
28
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.2
NNW
12
0.5
S
14
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
N
10
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NE
7
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
29
8
30
109
57
30
14
14
40
14
107
11
10
9
8
27
16
30
3
1
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
5
1
NNE
6
1
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
1
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
N
5
0.6
N
5
Energy kJ
12
20
46
78
85
102
102
105
79
44
55
90
80
72
54
45
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
9
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Information about the Ponta Pequena Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ponta Pequena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta Pequena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta Pequena 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 Pequena) 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 Pequena 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 Pequena is 28 km (17 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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