Porto da Cruz Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.77° N 16.82° W

Porto da Cruz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Porto da Cruz sea temperature is
24.7°C
1.2° 

Porto da Cruz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Porto da Cruz surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, N swell with 835 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. 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 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
N
10
1.9
N
11
1.8
N
10
1.4
N
10
1.1
N
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.8
N
8
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
693
835
687
377
212
132
90
84
77
96
109
105
147
147
175
204
257
284
287
239
242
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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
High Tide
3:02PM2.23m
3:21AM2.08m
3:33PM2.27m
3:52AM2.11m
4:05PM2.25m
4:25AM2.09m
4:39PM2.19m
5:01AM2.04m
5:17PM2.07m
5:41AM1.95m
6:01PM1.92m
6:28AM1.83m
6:56PM1.74m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.09m
9:19AM0.13m
9:45PM0.06m
9:51AM0.12m
10:16PM0.07m
10:25AM0.15m
10:50PM0.13m
11:02AM0.22m
11:27PM0.24m
11:45AM0.33m
00:10AM0.38m
12:37PM0.47m
1:06AM0.54m
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7:37
7:39
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8:37
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8:31
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8:30
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Temp °C
23
23
21
23
23
20
24
24
22
24
24
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25
24
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24
22
Feels °C
22
22
20
23
23
20
25
25
23
24
24
23
25
24
21
24
24
20
24
24
22
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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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