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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
17.6° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Moniz over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNE 7 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | |
1463 | 2089 | 1783 | 1051 | 1264 | 932 | 777 | 527 | 281 | 241 | 118 | 81 | 86 | 138 | 218 | 206 | 394 | 569 | 628 | 548 | 387 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 6:40PM1.89m | 7:27AM1.61m | 7:55PM1.77m | 8:55AM1.53m | 9:23PM1.74m | 10:23AM1.56m | 10:42PM1.80m | 11:31AM1.66m | 11:43PM1.88m | 12:21PM1.78m | 00:32AM1.96m | 1:02PM1.89m | 1:12AM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08AM0.48m | 1:24PM0.66m | 2:37AM0.58m | 2:55PM0.73m | 4:09AM0.56m | 4:24PM0.70m | 5:20AM0.48m | 5:31PM0.60m | 6:11AM0.39m | 6:22PM0.49m | 6:52AM0.32m | 7:03PM0.40m | 7:26AM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | |
8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | 8:47 | |
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Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 |
13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
1463 | 2089 | 1783 | 1051 | 1264 | 932 | 777 | 527 | 281 | 241 | 118 | 81 | 86 | 101 | 218 | 173 | 394 | 569 | 628 | 548 | 387 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | W 9 | NNE 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
712 | 57 | 29 | 243 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 76 | 8 | 33 | 21 | 52 | 138 | 18 | 108 | 84 | 48 | 36 | 36 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | S 16 | NNW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | NNE 10 | S 12 | NNE 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | NW 19 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | WNW 9 | S 14 | — | N 13 |
20 | 5 | 5 | 72 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 31 | 39 | 14 | 14 | 51 | 61 | 4 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 44 | 76 | 131 | 181 | 206 | 202 | 229 | 229 | 181 | 173 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 13 | 13 |
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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.












