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Ponta do Pargo surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 WETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ponta do Pargo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta do Pargo sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Pargo this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta do Pargo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Pargo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Pargo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 1245 | 787 | 469 | 306 | 465 | 226 | 225 | 224 | 251 | 222 | 184 | 158 | 107 | 107 | 257 | 169 | 136 | 123 | 131 | 201 | 321 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:02AM 2.31 | 3:24PM 2.20 | 3:42AM 2.21 | 4:03PM 2.12 | 4:26AM 2.04 | 4:48PM 1.98 | 5:17AM 1.84 | 5:43PM 1.83 | 6:23AM 1.63 | 6:58PM 1.69 | 7:58AM 1.50 | 8:37PM 1.65 | 9:43AM 1.53 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:48PM 0.04 | 9:11AM 0.02 | 9:27PM 0.09 | 9:49AM 0.13 | 10:10PM 0.19 | 10:31AM 0.29 | 10:59PM 0.34 | 11:20AM 0.48 | 12:01AM 0.52 | 12:26PM 0.67 | 1:32AM 0.65 | 2:04PM 0.77 | 3:24AM 0.64 | ||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | ||
| Sunset | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | - | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | ||
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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 16 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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