Ponta do Sol surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 28 Nov 2025 WET
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Ponta do Sol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta do Sol sea temperature is
21.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Sol this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta do Sol over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Sol in the next 12 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 29th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 5th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 5th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Sol over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
1.1
NW
1
NW
1.7
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.3
N
1.5
N
1.4
N
0.9
WNW
1.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.1
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.3
NNW
2.1
NNW
1.9
NNW
Period(s) (?)121412121112121112131212131514161514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3441024429323787159874544974957224378141732863233941002870193315111217
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
5
NE
5
NE
5
N
5
NNE
5
N
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
N
5
N
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
5
NNW
5
ENE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:01PM
1.54
8:20AM
1.74
9:11PM
1.64
9:26AM
1.82
10:11PM
1.78
10:26AM
1.93
11:04PM
1.93
11:21AM
2.04
11:54PM
2.08
12:14PM
2.13
12:41AM
2.20
1:05PM
2.17
1:28AM
2.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
0.68
2:52PM
0.50
3:10AM
0.61
3:52PM
0.38
4:13AM
0.48
4:47PM
0.25
5:10AM
0.32
5:37PM
0.15
6:02AM
0.17
6:25PM
0.08
6:53AM
0.06
7:12PM
0.05
7:42AM
-0.01
Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Sunrise--7:50--7:50--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:54--7:54
Sunset6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------1---------
Temp. °C181819191719181618181717171518181618181619
Feels °C (?)181719191719181417171715141317171518171620
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Information about the Ponta do Sol Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ponta do Sol 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 Sol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta do Sol 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 Sol) 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 Sol 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 do Sol is 13 km (8 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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