Ponta Pequena Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 17.23° W

Ponta Pequena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponta Pequena sea temperature is
25.1° C
1.8° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 324 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with N 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 1.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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2
1
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1
1
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2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
1.2
N
8
1.2
N
8
1.1
N
8
1
N
8
0.6
SSW
15
1.3
N
8
0.8
SSW
15
1.2
N
7
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
NNW
9
1.1
NNW
9
1.4
NNW
8
1.2
N
7
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
205
191
160
133
181
198
284
146
280
280
213
143
139
106
172
256
155
48
28
44
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
20
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
15
NE
10
NE
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
NNW
5
SE
5
SSE
10
SE
5
NE
10
NNE
5
N
5
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
6:10AM1.74m
6:28PM1.71m
6:52AM1.61m
7:15PM1.52m
7:46AM1.49m
8:21PM1.37m
9:06AM1.40m
9:59PM1.31m
10:43AM1.42m
11:29PM1.36m
11:55AM1.53m
00:26AM1.47m
12:44PM1.67m
1:07AM1.60m
Low Tide
12:11PM0.44m
00:35AM0.51m
12:58PM0.59m
1:20AM0.66m
2:00PM0.73m
2:27AM0.78m
3:36PM0.80m
4:07AM0.81m
5:16PM0.75m
5:32AM0.74m
6:19PM0.64m
6:26AM0.61m
7:02PM0.51m
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Temp °C
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23
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Feels °C
26
25
24
25
25
23
28
27
25
24
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25
25
26
25
25
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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