Ponta Pequena surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 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
20.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Pequena this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta Pequena over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 12 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 18th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 18th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 21s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 22nd Dec)13ft (4.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Pequena over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
7
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4
4
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2
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
NNW
2
NNW
2.3
NW
3
NW
3.5
NW
2.2
NW
3.5
NW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
4
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
4
NNW
4
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NW
3.5
NW
3.5
NW
3
NNW
Period(s) (?)131223191618161716161415151416161413121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)176511925148590158272994526779115718408424946882578941838322750945313123395937322365
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NW
15
WNW
15
NNW
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
20
W
20
NW
15
NNW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:32AM
1.81
12:51PM
1.73
1:08AM
1.87
1:28PM
1.76
1:44AM
1.92
2:03PM
1.77
2:19AM
1.95
2:38PM
1.77
2:55AM
1.96
3:13PM
1.75
3:31AM
1.95
3:50PM
1.72
4:07AM
1.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:15PM
0.42
6:44AM
0.39
6:52PM
0.37
7:20AM
0.33
7:27PM
0.33
7:56AM
0.30
8:02PM
0.31
8:32AM
0.29
8:36PM
0.30
9:08AM
0.29
9:11PM
0.32
9:45AM
0.32
9:46PM
0.35
10:24AM
0.35
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--8:04--8:04--8:06--8:06--8:07--8:07--8:07
Sunset6:04--6:05--6:05--6:06--6:06--6:07--6:07--
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Rain (mm)
----3-----1------11--
Temp. °C181718181818171516161617171617171718171718
Feels °C (?)171617161816141213121413131315151416151516
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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 12 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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