Porto Moniz surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 18 May 2026 WEST
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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
18.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 20th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
3
4
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NNW
10
2.3
NW
14
1.9
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
2
NE
7
2
NE
7
2
NE
7
1.9
NE
8
1.4
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
292
228
220
178
2140
1136
869
268
327
353
673
581
486
412
267
347
389
412
403
208
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
5
ENE
5
E
5
NE
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
3:52PM2.26m
4:21AM2.07m
4:41PM2.20m
5:15AM1.94m
5:35PM2.11m
6:13AM1.80m
6:35PM2.00m
7:19AM1.67m
7:41PM1.90m
8:31AM1.60m
8:52PM1.83m
9:44AM1.60m
10:02PM1.80m
Low Tide
10:07PM0.07m
10:22AM0.21m
11:00PM0.15m
11:13AM0.33m
11:59PM0.27m
12:09PM0.46m
1:05AM0.39m
1:13PM0.58m
2:18AM0.48m
2:27PM0.65m
3:31AM0.52m
3:43PM0.67m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:01
9:02
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:05
9:06
Temp °C
18
18
17
18
18
17
19
20
18
21
20
18
21
20
17
21
21
17
21
21
17
17
17
17
18
18
17
20
21
19
22
20
19
20
19
16
19
20
14
19
20
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
N
8
1.2
N
8
1
N
8
1
NW
11
0.9
NNW
10
2.3
NW
14
1.9
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
1.1
ENE
8
Energy kJ
253
182
111
220
178
2140
1136
869
268
327
353
673
581
486
412
267
135
124
90
70
135
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NW
17
0.4
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
E
6
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.8
NW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
380
292
228
49
140
70
129
21
170
140
119
69
59
96
16
34
122
81
32
26
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
NE
7
0.4
E
5
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
E
6
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
28
20
36
16
27
7
69
29
74
30
34
34
34
15
16
17
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.9
NNE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
2
NE
7
2
NE
7
2
NE
7
1.9
NE
8
1.4
NNE
7
Energy kJ
38
27
31
42
114
216
347
389
412
403
208
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
11
22
11
11
11
11
0
17
2
11
13
11
13
13
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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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.

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