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Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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.
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 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NNW | NNW | NNW | N | N | N | WNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | NNW | ||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 34 | 410 | 244 | 293 | 237 | 871 | 598 | 745 | 449 | 749 | 572 | 243 | 781 | 4173 | 2863 | 2339 | 4100 | 2870 | 1933 | 1511 | 1217 | |||
Wind (km/h) | NE | NE | NE | N | NNE | N | NE | NNE | NNE | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NNW | NE | NE | NNW | ENE | NE | ||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- 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 | ||
| Sunset | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | ||

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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.

