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Lat Long: 32.75° N 17.23° W

Ponta Pequena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponta Pequena sea temperature is
23.7°C
1.1° 

Ponta Pequena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ponta Pequena surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, NNW swell with 1,737 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with NNW 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 (Oct 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Pequena in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 17th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 17th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
1.9
N
10
1.9
N
11
1.5
NW
14
1.5
NW
13
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
13
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NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
1.4
NNW
11
1.7
NNW
11
1.9
NNW
14
1.8
NNW
13
1.7
NNW
13
1.6
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
649
630
525
405
361
148
755
831
911
778
690
535
292
205
152
504
680
1496
1110
903
706
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
ESE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
5
E
5
NE
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
ENE
Wind State
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glassy
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glassy
off
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cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
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off
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High Tide
6:19AM1.54m
6:55PM1.34m
7:30AM1.45m
8:26PM1.27m
9:05AM1.43m
10:03PM1.32m
10:25AM1.51m
11:08PM1.44m
11:19AM1.64m
11:52PM1.59m
12:01PM1.79m
00:30AM1.75m
12:39PM1.93m
1:05AM1.90m
Low Tide
12:42PM0.70m
00:49AM0.77m
2:07PM0.78m
2:22AM0.84m
3:48PM0.76m
3:59AM0.79m
4:57PM0.65m
5:04AM0.68m
5:43PM0.50m
5:50AM0.54m
6:20PM0.35m
6:29AM0.39m
6:54PM0.20m
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Temp °C
23
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21
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19
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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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