Porto da Cruz surf break

Porto da Cruz surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 May 2026 WEST
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Porto da Cruz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porto da Cruz sea temperature is
19.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Porto da Cruz surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NE swell with 392 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porto da Cruz this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Porto da Cruz in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 15s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 31st May)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
0.7
ENE
8
0.4
WNW
12
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
1.2
NE
6
0.7
WNW
12
1.7
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.7
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
59
56
69
64
46
92
131
255
355
363
353
336
277
269
219
213
292
336
277
259
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
N
10
NNW
10
N
15
N
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:08PM1.89m
1:23AM1.86m
1:44PM1.95m
2:01AM1.88m
2:19PM1.99m
2:37AM1.88m
2:53PM2.00m
3:13AM1.86m
3:28PM2.00m
3:49AM1.83m
4:05PM1.97m
4:25AM1.77m
4:42PM1.93m
Low Tide
6:53AM0.38m
7:16PM0.41m
7:29AM0.36m
7:53PM0.36m
8:03AM0.34m
8:28PM0.32m
8:37AM0.34m
9:04PM0.31m
9:11AM0.35m
9:40PM0.33m
9:46AM0.38m
10:17PM0.37m
10:21AM0.42m
10:56PM0.42m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:09
9:10
Temp °C
20
20
18
20
19
16
19
19
16
21
21
18
21
21
18
21
21
17
20
21
19
20
21
18
19
17
14
16
16
13
19
19
17
19
19
16
20
20
15
17
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
NW
11
Energy kJ
174
59
45
196
125
120
107
127
79
70
47
93
131
83
113
109
70
109
78
48
30
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.4
NW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
58
169
188
69
64
46
63
67
58
34
103
28
25
25
13
34
50
63
60
59
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
W
9
0.1
NW
15
0.4
NW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
NNW
12
0.4
NW
14
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
14
Energy kJ
67
58
56
54
45
9
29
8
30
58
34
15
14
14
8
14
53
23
20
8
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
5
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NNE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.7
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.7
NNE
7
Energy kJ
5
2
49
44
40
92
131
255
355
363
353
336
277
269
219
213
292
336
277
259
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
9
9
9
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
19
16
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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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 16 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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