Ponta Pequena Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 17.23° W

Ponta Pequena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponta Pequena sea temperature is
24.0°C
0.5° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, NW swell with 964 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with NW 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 (Sep 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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180
454
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:10PM1.66m
00:36AM1.61m
12:47PM1.82m
1:10AM1.75m
1:20PM1.97m
1:41AM1.89m
1:52PM2.09m
2:13AM2.00m
2:24PM2.17m
2:45AM2.08m
2:58PM2.20m
3:18AM2.12m
3:33PM2.18m
3:54AM2.10m
Low Tide
6:30PM0.50m
6:34AM0.49m
7:03PM0.35m
7:08AM0.35m
7:34PM0.21m
7:40AM0.23m
8:05PM0.09m
8:13AM0.13m
8:36PM0.01m
8:46AM0.06m
9:08PM-0.01m
9:21AM0.04m
9:42PM0.02m
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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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