Ponta do Sol surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 27 Feb 2026 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
17.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 27th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 3rd Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 4th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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 Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
!
!
!
!
!
!
4
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.7
WNW
2.3
NNW
2.1
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.5
N
1.1
NNW
1.4
NNW
2.5
N
3.5
NNW
4
NNW
4.5
NNW
5
NNW
4.5
N
3.5
N
3
N
2
NNW
2.2
N
2.2
N
Period(s) (?)1918161414131211111281011111112111012129
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)105514091512111421071408755565280598736207434144135596548362891163211271332854
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
25
NNW
30
N
25
N
20
N
15
N
10
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:05AM
1.65
11:28PM
1.88
12:04PM
1.81
12:20AM
2.07
12:49PM
1.95
1:03AM
2.22
1:29PM
2.06
1:42AM
2.31
2:05PM
2.12
2:17AM
2.34
2:38PM
2.14
2:51AM
2.30
3:10PM
2.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:12PM
0.54
5:55AM
0.34
6:06PM
0.38
6:42AM
0.18
6:50PM
0.23
7:22AM
0.06
7:28PM
0.13
7:58AM
0.00
8:04PM
0.07
8:31AM
-0.01
8:37PM
0.07
9:02AM
0.04
9:10PM
0.11
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise7:39--7:37--7:35--7:35--7:33--7:33--7:31--
Sunset-7:02--7:04--7:05--7:05--7:06--7:07--7:07-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------2-122---111-
Temp. °C191916161613161614161412141414151516161411
Feels °C (?)1717151515101515121410787811121313106
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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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