Ponta do Sol surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 WEST
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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
17.8° C
(Which is 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Sol in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 14th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 16th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
2
3
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.3
NW
1.6
NW
3
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
1.6
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1
NW
1.2
NW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.8
NNW
0.7
N
Period(s) (?)131211121212171514131212121111101010101110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1295619455446528683436336122747153777393363823331913090885515096
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
10
E
5
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
5
NE
5
ENE
5
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
E
15
NE
10
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
5
NE
10
NNE
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:23AM
1.90
12:52PM
1.86
1:02AM
2.07
1:29PM
2.03
1:41AM
2.20
2:06PM
2.16
2:20AM
2.29
2:44PM
2.25
3:01AM
2.31
3:23PM
2.28
3:43AM
2.26
4:05PM
2.25
4:29AM
2.14
4:50PM
2.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:42AM
0.31
6:51PM
0.35
7:18AM
0.14
7:30PM
0.20
7:55AM
0.01
8:09PM
0.08
8:32AM
-0.06
8:49PM
-0.00
9:10AM
-0.06
9:30PM
-0.02
9:50AM
0.00
10:15PM
0.02
10:33AM
0.13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-7:39--7:39--7:37--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:33-
Sunset--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:39--8:39--8:40
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131717151818151818161919162020172020171919
Feels °C (?)121617141818141818161919151919161920182020
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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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