Porto Moniz surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 17 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 2.2m 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 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
3
4
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNE
9
1.6
NNE
9
0.8
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NNW
10
2.2
NW
14
1.8
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1
NW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.8
NE
7
2.1
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
484
374
283
380
292
224
220
175
1891
1009
638
237
354
281
673
571
499
382
289
445
545
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
5
NE
5
E
10
NE
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
N
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:05PM2.27m
3:31AM2.16m
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
Low Tide
9:17PM0.04m
9:34AM0.11m
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
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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
7:07
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:05
Temp °C
17
18
16
19
18
16
19
19
17
20
20
18
21
21
18
21
22
17
22
22
18
15
16
15
19
18
16
20
19
17
21
20
19
21
21
18
20
21
15
19
19
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNE
9
1.6
NNE
9
0.8
NW
14
1.4
N
8
1.2
N
8
1
N
8
1
NW
11
0.9
NNW
10
2.2
NW
14
1.8
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1
NW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
Energy kJ
484
374
248
253
182
111
220
175
1891
1009
638
237
354
281
673
571
499
382
267
163
96
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.3
NW
16
0.2
S
13
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
NW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
Energy kJ
16
42
14
380
292
224
49
27
71
129
129
186
118
272
69
59
33
34
46
78
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NW
17
0.4
E
5
0.5
E
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
E
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
N
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
36
14
30
28
20
36
16
98
7
19
84
73
71
2
34
2
34
17
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
N
8
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1.5
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
2.1
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
Energy kJ
283
26
25
27
35
31
36
141
289
445
545
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
0
12
11
11
11
11
18
13
11
11
13
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
4
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
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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