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Porto Moniz surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 11 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.5° 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 0.6m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 13th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 13th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto Moniz over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | |
1605 | 1871 | 1447 | 1236 | 932 | 650 | 494 | 320 | 245 | 309 | 541 | 463 | 408 | 461 | 784 | 721 | 363 | 311 | 262 | 404 | 424 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 10:37PM1.75m | 11:20AM1.70m | 11:31PM1.88m | 12:08PM1.86m | 00:20AM2.01m | 12:53PM2.01m | 1:07AM2.12m | 1:36PM2.14m | 1:54AM2.19m | 2:20PM2.23m | 2:42AM2.20m | 3:05PM2.27m | 3:31AM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.71m | 5:05AM0.51m | 5:19PM0.58m | 5:53AM0.36m | 6:10PM0.43m | 6:38AM0.22m | 6:57PM0.28m | 7:21AM0.12m | 7:43PM0.16m | 8:05AM0.06m | 8:29PM0.07m | 8:49AM0.06m | 9:17PM0.04m | 9:34AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 |
 | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | 9:01 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 16 | N 14 | N 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NW 13 |
 kJ | 1605 | 1871 | 1447 | 1236 | 932 | 650 | 494 | 320 | 245 | 19 | 8 | 43 | 95 | 190 | 23 | 16 | 235 | 311 | 262 | 211 | 424 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 14 | N 8 |
| kJ | 203 | 196 | 123 | 121 | 118 | 62 | 59 | 58 | 34 | 32 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 181 | 160 | 404 | 134 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 19 | N 17 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 21 | W 8 | NW 18 | NW 16 | S 13 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 25 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 48 | 206 | 14 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 309 | 541 | 463 | 408 | 461 | 784 | 721 | 363 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
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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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