
Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Pequena surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, S swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Pequena in the next 16 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Pequena over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
206 | 200 | 126 | 85 | 86 | 57 | 36 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 74 | 36 | 31 | 61 | 29 | 50 | 50 | 47 | 41 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:30PM1.95m | 6:59AM1.68m | 7:18PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 00:48AM0.34m | 12:57PM0.47m | 1:35AM0.48m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | WNW 7 | W 6 | N 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 |
206 | 200 | 55 | 30 | 30 | 57 | 36 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 50 | 47 | 41 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | S 13 | N 8 | W 6 | N 8 | SSW 12 | NNE 9 | N 7 | N 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | N 6 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | NW 11 |
43 | 47 | 126 | 46 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 74 | 36 | 31 | 61 | 5 | 50 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | N 8 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | NNE 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | N 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | ENE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 |
24 | 30 | 32 | 85 | 86 | 48 | 19 | 27 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 29 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 47 | 83 | 116 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 526 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
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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.










