Porto Moniz surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 14 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 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 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
3
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
N
8
1.5
N
8
1.9
N
7
2
N
8
1.8
N
8
1.7
NNE
8
2
N
10
1.8
NNE
10
1.7
NNE
9
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
1.2
NNW
10
1.4
NW
15
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
298
381
451
367
355
736
614
528
484
374
248
380
292
228
220
283
836
1118
695
302
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
N
15
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
E
10
NE
10
ENE
5
E
10
N
5
NE
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
12:53PM2.01m
1:07AM2.12m
1:36PM2.14m
1:54AM2.19m
2:20PM2.23m
2:42AM2.20m
3:05PM2.27m
3:31AM2.16m
3:52PM2.26m
4:21AM2.07m
4:41PM2.20m
5:15AM1.94m
5:35PM2.11m
Low Tide
6:57PM0.28m
7:21AM0.12m
7:43PM0.16m
8:05AM0.06m
8:29PM0.07m
8:49AM0.06m
9:17PM0.04m
9:34AM0.11m
10:07PM0.07m
10:22AM0.21m
11:00PM0.15m
11:13AM0.33m
11:59PM0.27m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:02
2
1
Temp °C
17
18
16
17
17
15
18
18
16
18
18
16
18
19
16
19
18
17
20
21
18
14
15
13
14
14
13
17
17
14
17
17
15
17
18
15
19
18
17
21
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.3
N
15
0.5
N
14
0.8
N
12
0.4
NE
9
1.8
NNE
10
1.7
NNE
9
0.2
S
14
1.6
NNE
9
0.8
NW
14
1.2
NNE
8
1.1
N
8
0.9
NNE
8
1
NW
11
1.2
NNW
10
1.4
NW
15
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
33
19
8
41
91
184
22
614
528
16
374
248
207
161
105
220
283
836
1118
695
302
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
S
15
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
NW
16
0.2
SSW
18
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
13
1.2
NW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
NW
11
Energy kJ
20
32
15
15
12
20
19
8
19
36
42
30
380
292
228
16
69
275
40
161
179
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.1
N
17
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
S
15
0.1
NW
8
0.2
S
14
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
18
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
5
7
6
8
8
17
3
16
1
12
14
14
28
20
36
37
18
42
25
41
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
N
8
1.5
N
8
1.9
N
7
2
N
8
1.8
N
8
1.7
NNE
8
2
N
10
1.7
NNE
9
1.3
N
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
Energy kJ
273
298
381
451
367
355
736
484
245
59
14
14
25
35
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
22
22
13
13
13
13
11
11
11
13
11
13
11
11
11
11
11
11
0
12
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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