Ponta do Sol Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 17.10° W

Ponta do Sol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponta do Sol sea temperature is
24.8°C
1.3° 

Ponta do Sol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ponta do Sol surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, NNW swell with 954 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Sol this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta do Sol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Sol in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 28th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 28th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Sol over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
11
1.8
NNW
10
1.6
N
10
1.4
N
9
1.1
N
9
0.9
N
8
1.1
N
9
1
N
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
NNW
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
810
954
694
490
332
175
108
207
165
138
138
120
193
259
253
167
163
158
90
87
87
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
NE
10
NE
5
NE
5
NE
10
NE
5
NE
0
ESE
5
NE
5
NE
0
E
5
NE
5
NNE
5
E
10
NE
10
NE
5
NE
10
ENE
5
NNE
5
E
5
ENE
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:00PM2.21m
3:19AM2.05m
3:31PM2.24m
3:51AM2.08m
4:03PM2.23m
4:24AM2.07m
4:38PM2.16m
4:59AM2.02m
5:16PM2.05m
5:39AM1.93m
5:59PM1.90m
6:27AM1.81m
6:55PM1.72m
Low Tide
9:13PM0.09m
9:18AM0.13m
9:43PM0.06m
9:50AM0.12m
10:15PM0.08m
10:24AM0.15m
10:48PM0.14m
11:01AM0.22m
11:25PM0.24m
11:43AM0.33m
00:08AM0.38m
12:35PM0.47m
1:04AM0.54m
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:37
8:36
8:35
8:32
8:31
8:30
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Temp °C
23
23
21
23
23
19
25
25
22
25
25
22
26
26
21
25
25
20
26
27
23
Feels °C
24
24
22
25
25
20
27
28
25
28
28
24
29
29
22
27
27
21
28
29
24
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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 16 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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