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Porto Moniz surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
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Porto Moniz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porto Moniz sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porto Moniz this week:
The surf forecast for Porto Moniz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto Moniz in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Moniz over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 827 | 944 | 723 | 366 | 263 | 192 | 161 | 176 | 241 | 86 | 84 | 589 | 1411 | 1291 | 2219 | 1462 | 1129 | 1100 | 1117 | 830 | 645 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:44PM 2.25 | 3:00AM 2.30 | 3:23PM 2.28 | 3:43AM 2.25 | 4:04PM 2.24 | 4:28AM 2.14 | 4:49PM 2.16 | 5:18AM 1.97 | 5:40PM 2.03 | 6:16AM 1.78 | 6:40PM 1.89 | 7:27AM 1.61 | 7:55PM 1.77 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:48PM 0.04 | 9:09AM -0.02 | 9:30PM 0.02 | 9:49AM 0.05 | 10:14PM 0.07 | 10:32AM 0.17 | 11:02PM 0.18 | 11:19AM 0.33 | 11:58PM 0.33 | 12:13PM 0.51 | 1:08AM 0.48 | 1:24PM 0.66 | 2:37AM 0.58 | ||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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Information about the Porto Moniz Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porto Moniz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porto Moniz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porto Moniz 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 Moniz) 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 Moniz 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 Moniz is 31 km (19 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.











