Porto da Cruz surf break

Porto da Cruz surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm 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: Monday 1 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 435 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) 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 16s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 1st Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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 Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
NW
12
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.9
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
0.7
WNW
12
1.4
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
71
69
64
45
92
129
157
247
318
355
403
403
392
344
344
371
301
255
247
240
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
15
NNW
15
N
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
5:03AM1.71m
Low Tide
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
10:59AM0.47m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
6:58
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
9:10
Temp °C
19
17
19
19
15
19
19
16
20
21
18
22
21
18
21
20
17
20
21
19
21
19
17
18
17
13
17
16
14
17
18
16
21
19
16
20
18
15
18
19
17
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
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
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
13
Energy kJ
59
188
196
125
120
92
129
93
69
47
93
131
83
113
109
70
63
56
53
30
61
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
NW
12
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
NW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
169
71
69
64
33
107
67
58
34
103
27
19
15
13
12
30
23
60
59
35
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.1
NW
15
0.4
NW
9
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
NW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NW
15
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
58
29
48
45
9
29
8
30
58
34
15
17
9
8
14
13
29
20
19
33
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
Energy kJ
55
51
44
45
80
108
157
247
318
355
403
403
392
344
344
371
301
255
247
240
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
9
9
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
9
16
16
9
16
16
19
19
19
19
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
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
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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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