Ponta do Sol surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 12 Jan 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
19.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 17th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
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4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
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4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WNW
4
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
2.5
NW
1.8
NW
2
N
0.9
NW
2.1
NW
3
NW
3
NW
2
NW
3.5
NNW
4
NNW
4.5
NNW
4
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
Period(s) (?)91413131212122319161418161514141312111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1304656560523727202083611608283104379231102402653167167750563039193496261918811480
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
NE
0
NNW
0
ENE
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
20
N
20
N
20
NW
25
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
15
NNE
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:37PM
1.51
10:05AM
1.48
10:43PM
1.57
11:10AM
1.53
11:37PM
1.67
12:01PM
1.61
12:22AM
1.78
12:43PM
1.71
1:01AM
1.90
1:20PM
1.80
1:36AM
2.00
1:55PM
1.87
2:10AM
2.09
2:28PM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:52AM
0.77
4:18PM
0.71
5:01AM
0.70
5:16PM
0.65
5:54AM
0.60
6:04PM
0.55
6:37AM
0.48
6:44PM
0.45
7:14AM
0.38
7:20PM
0.36
7:50AM
0.29
7:54PM
0.28
8:24AM
0.23
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-8:11--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:08-
Sunset--6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:25--6:27--6:28
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
51-------------1224--
Temp. °C171516141616141617171616151616171717171717
Feels °C (?)131012101515131415151413121312131415151516
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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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