Ponta Pequena surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 WET
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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
17.6° 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 (Mar 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Pequena in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 21st Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 28th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 28th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NNW
1.1
NNW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
N
1.5
N
1.5
N
1.5
N
0.8
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
1.3
N
1.4
N
1.6
N
1.1
N
2.1
N
Period(s) (?)121288988812121111131212126781211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4693063261782293243022951841231071402572131291191411833053631068
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
15
SSE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
E
15
NE
10
NE
10
SE
15
ENE
5
NE
10
E
10
ENE
10
NE
5
SW
10
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcrossoffoffcross-
off
offoffglassoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:20PM
2.13
3:38AM
2.14
4:00PM
2.04
4:22AM
1.97
4:45PM
1.91
5:14AM
1.77
5:40PM
1.76
6:20AM
1.57
6:55PM
1.62
7:55AM
1.44
8:34PM
1.59
9:39AM
1.47
10:05PM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:09AM
-0.03
9:24PM
0.04
9:46AM
0.08
10:07PM
0.14
10:28AM
0.24
10:56PM
0.29
11:17AM
0.43
11:58PM
0.46
12:23PM
0.61
1:29AM
0.59
2:01PM
0.71
3:20AM
0.58
3:45PM
0.66
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise7:11--7:09--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:05--7:03--
Sunset-7:20--7:21--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1210-3--1-------------
Temp. °C171716181816181917202016181916181815171715
Feels °C (?)131415171815171816191914172014161612141411
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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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