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Ponta Pequena surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 02 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 2nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 2nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 9th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Pequena over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | N 10 | N 8 | N 7 | WSW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 7 | |
346 | 251 | 177 | 105 | 103 | 144 | 102 | 117 | 55 | 49 | 66 | 86 | 33 | 107 | 95 | 125 | 94 | 76 | 70 | 62 | 200 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 3:08PM1.98m | 3:25AM1.88m | 3:39PM1.95m | 3:58AM1.80m | 4:12PM1.88m | 4:32AM1.70m | 4:48PM1.80m | 5:09AM1.60m | 5:27PM1.71m | 5:51AM1.49m | 6:14PM1.62m | 6:44AM1.41m | 7:13PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.22m | 9:24AM0.26m | 9:48PM0.26m | 9:56AM0.33m | 10:23PM0.34m | 10:29AM0.42m | 11:01PM0.44m | 11:05AM0.51m | 11:43PM0.54m | 11:47AM0.60m | 00:36AM0.64m | 12:40PM0.69m | 1:42AM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | N 10 | N 8 | N 7 | WSW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 188 | 251 | 177 | 105 | 63 | 144 | 100 | 117 | 55 | 49 | 60 | 86 | 33 | 13 | 95 | 125 | 94 | 76 | 34 | 62 | 81 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | N 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNE 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 13 | NNW 9 | S 12 |
| kJ | 346 | 101 | 45 | 27 | 103 | 80 | 102 | 74 | 40 | 43 | 66 | 30 | 20 | 11 | 33 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 70 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 11 | S 11 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NE 6 | SE 5 | N 9 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 15 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | S 17 |
| kJ | 24 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NNE 5 | N 7 | — | NW 7 | — | NW 7 | WNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 39 | 107 | — | 13 | — | 8 | 24 | 104 | 200 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 35 | 488 | 11 |
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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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