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Ponta do Pargo surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
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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
18.8° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 11th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Pargo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the NNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNW 8 | N 8 | SSW 16 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | |
41 | 64 | 25 | 164 | 106 | 72 | 116 | 94 | 79 | 284 | 403 | 1458 | 1223 | 1029 | 1255 | 1226 | 792 | 1259 | 1190 | 1365 | 1092 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:50PM1.87m | 5:12AM1.66m | 5:30PM1.77m | 5:54AM1.55m | 6:16PM1.68m | 6:46AM1.47m | 7:14PM1.62m | 7:55AM1.42m | 8:24PM1.60m | 9:14AM1.45m | 9:35PM1.65m | 10:24AM1.55m | 10:37PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31AM0.47m | 11:04PM0.49m | 11:07AM0.57m | 11:46PM0.60m | 11:49AM0.66m | 00:38AM0.69m | 12:41PM0.75m | 1:44AM0.75m | 1:51PM0.80m | 3:01AM0.73m | 3:11PM0.79m | 4:10AM0.64m | 4:22PM0.71m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | |
17 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
17 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | N 8 | W 9 | W 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
70 | 64 | 13 | 5 | 106 | 72 | 116 | 94 | 79 | 102 | 145 | 57 | 749 | 784 | 1255 | 1226 | 792 | 1259 | 1190 | 1365 | 1092 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | W 8 | ESE 6 | SSW 15 | NNE 8 | NNW 8 | SSW 13 | NNW 11 | WNW 15 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
41 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 13 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 43 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 173 | 190 | 232 | 243 | 68 | 203 | 193 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SE 6 | SSW 15 | NNE 10 | N 12 | SSW 13 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | N 12 | SSW 16 | N 15 | NNW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 |
19 | 7 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 38 | 48 | 102 | 57 | 28 | 208 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | NE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 5 | — | NW 7 | — | W 3 | WSW 6 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — |
1 | 72 | 137 | 164 | 32 | — | 14 | — | 4 | 284 | 403 | 1458 | 1223 | 1029 | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 512 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 495 | 482 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
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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.











