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Porto da Cruz surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 06 Nov 2025 WET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porto da Cruz this week:
The surf forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto da Cruz in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 7th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 13th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 8th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 741 | 494 | 427 | 388 | 247 | 1739 | 1592 | 1275 | 752 | 694 | 1410 | 906 | 407 | 500 | 823 | 803 | 975 | 712 | 700 | 772 | 614 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:28AM 2.34 | 2:53PM 2.21 | 3:13AM 2.27 | 3:43PM 2.06 | 4:03AM 2.15 | 4:38PM 1.87 | 4:59AM 2.01 | 5:41PM 1.69 | 6:05AM 1.87 | 6:57PM 1.56 | 7:22AM 1.78 | 8:20PM 1.53 | 8:41AM 1.75 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:13PM -0.04 | 8:39AM -0.05 | 8:57PM 0.07 | 9:29AM 0.04 | 9:43PM 0.22 | 10:23AM 0.19 | 10:35PM 0.39 | 11:25AM 0.36 | 11:36PM 0.56 | 12:40PM 0.49 | 12:52AM 0.68 | 2:06PM 0.55 | 2:19AM 0.71 | ||||||||||
Thu 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | ||
| Sunset | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | ||
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Information about the Porto da Cruz Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porto da Cruz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Porto da Cruz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porto da Cruz 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 (Porto da Cruz) 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 Porto da Cruz 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.
Porto da Cruz is 14 km (9 miles) from Funchal. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Funchal. Funchal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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