
Surf Forecasts:
Ponta Pequena surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 9 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 3,307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with NW 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 (Nov 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 9th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Pequena over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
382 | 212 | 144 | 101 | 54 | 48 | 147 | 265 | 295 | 277 | 164 | 99 | 56 | 190 | 184 | 518 | 615 | 572 | 1652 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:59AM1.75m | 9:51PM1.60m | 10:06AM1.83m | 10:47PM1.72m | 10:59AM1.90m | 11:32PM1.83m | 11:44AM1.95m | 00:10AM1.93m | 12:24PM1.98m | 00:46AM1.99m | 1:00PM1.97m | 1:19AM2.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38AM0.63m | 3:38PM0.42m | 3:52AM0.54m | 4:36PM0.33m | 4:49AM0.44m | 5:21PM0.25m | 5:35AM0.34m | 5:59PM0.20m | 6:15AM0.26m | 6:34PM0.17m | 6:52AM0.20m | 7:06PM0.17m | |||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
382 | 212 | 144 | 101 | 54 | 48 | 198 | 163 | 295 | 277 | 164 | 55 | 26 | 35 | 38 | 172 | 615 | 572 | 170 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | NNW 11 | NNE 11 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 7 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
49 | 56 | 56 | 67 | 45 | 68 | 147 | 265 | 121 | 82 | 39 | 99 | 55 | 53 | 29 | 28 | 109 | 27 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 15 | SSW 13 | NNE 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 6 | WNW 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 8 | NE 8 | S 15 |
35 | 17 | 42 | 33 | 12 | 24 | 71 | 71 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 44 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 62 | — | 56 | 190 | 184 | 518 | 78 | 192 | 1652 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 24 | 35 | 24 | 35 | 35 |
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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.










