
Surf Forecasts:
Porto Moniz surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, NW swell with 8,480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with NNW swell.
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 (Nov 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto Moniz in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Moniz over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 126mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
202 | 99 | 90 | 91 | 274 | 260 | 386 | 277 | 164 | 99 | 55 | 48 | 227 | 180 | 217 | 376 | 171 | 2301 | 2434 | 2804 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:55PM1.66m | 10:09AM1.89m | 10:51PM1.78m | 11:03AM1.96m | 11:36PM1.90m | 11:48AM2.02m | 00:14AM1.99m | 12:27PM2.04m | 00:49AM2.06m | 1:04PM2.04m | 1:23AM2.09m | 1:39PM2.01m | 1:55AM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM0.48m | 3:56AM0.60m | 4:40PM0.39m | 4:53AM0.49m | 5:25PM0.31m | 5:39AM0.39m | 6:03PM0.25m | 6:19AM0.31m | 6:37PM0.23m | 6:55AM0.26m | 7:09PM0.22m | 7:30AM0.23m | 7:40PM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 40 | 13 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | WSW 6 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 9 | W 10 |
202 | 99 | 90 | 68 | 274 | 205 | 386 | 277 | 164 | 99 | 36 | 48 | 227 | 163 | 217 | 376 | 171 | 2301 | 587 | 2391 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | NW 11 | NNE 11 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 7 | NW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 9 | — | S 11 |
55 | 47 | 56 | 91 | 179 | 260 | 161 | 111 | 59 | 37 | 55 | 28 | 22 | 36 | 132 | 48 | 86 | 750 | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | NNE 8 | SSW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | S 12 | N 8 | — | — | — |
29 | 37 | 25 | 40 | 69 | 56 | 27 | 25 | 39 | 24 | 24 | 54 | 39 | 53 | 10 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | ESE 5 | SE 2 | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | — | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 12 |
— | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 28 | 50 | 103 | 216 | — | 180 | 498 | 717 | 1032 | — | 2434 | 2804 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 30 | 550 | 33 | 33 |
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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.










