Ponta Pequena Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.75° N 17.23° W

Ponta Pequena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponta Pequena sea temperature is
23.9° 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, N swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 19s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 17th Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 19s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
WNW
10
0.9
N
7
0.9
N
8
1.1
N
9
1.1
N
8
1.1
N
8
0.3
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
74
13
31
61
29
50
50
46
70
71
44
59
55
77
100
194
169
169
28
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
NE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
5
ENE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
5:00PM2.23m
5:28AM1.89m
5:45PM2.11m
6:13AM1.79m
6:30PM1.95m
6:59AM1.68m
7:18PM1.77m
7:50AM1.58m
8:12PM1.60m
8:50AM1.51m
9:18PM1.47m
10:01AM1.48m
10:35PM1.42m
Low Tide
11:21PM0.08m
11:24AM0.21m
00:04AM0.20m
12:09PM0.33m
00:48AM0.34m
12:57PM0.47m
1:35AM0.48m
1:51PM0.60m
2:28AM0.61m
2:59PM0.69m
3:33AM0.69m
4:20PM0.72m
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
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9:16
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:14
9:14
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Temp °C
24
22
24
24
21
24
25
21
24
25
22
24
24
20
24
23
20
24
24
21
Feels °C
25
23
25
25
21
25
25
21
24
25
22
24
24
19
23
23
19
25
24
21
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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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