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Ponta do Pargo surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 29 Aug 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Pargo this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta do Pargo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Pargo in the next 12 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 04) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 1st Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Pargo over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1098 | 1264 | 895 | 769 | 697 | 516 | 464 | 493 | 461 | 775 | 1524 | 1774 | 1336 | 1017 | 650 | 1079 | 1073 | 721 | 351 | 691 | 702 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:15PM 1.67 | 6:36AM 1.62 | 6:57PM 1.51 | 7:29AM 1.50 | 8:04PM 1.38 | 8:56AM 1.42 | 9:53PM 1.34 | 10:42AM 1.47 | 11:26PM 1.43 | 11:53AM 1.62 | 12:22AM 1.58 | 12:40PM 1.80 | 1:04AM 1.75 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:02PM 0.57 | 12:19AM 0.63 | 12:44PM 0.71 | 1:03AM 0.77 | 1:47PM 0.84 | 2:15AM 0.87 | 3:33PM 0.89 | 4:07AM 0.88 | 5:16PM 0.81 | 5:32AM 0.77 | 6:16PM 0.66 | 6:24AM 0.62 | 6:58PM 0.48 | ||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
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Information about the Ponta do Pargo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ponta do Pargo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta do Pargo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta do Pargo 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 do Pargo) 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 do Pargo 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.
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