Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

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Ribeira da Janela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ribeira da Janela sea temperature is
17.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ribeira da Janela this week:

The surf forecast for Ribeira da Janela over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ribeira da Janela in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribeira da Janela 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 Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
3
2
4
4
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NNW
9
1.2
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
0.8
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.3
NNE
9
1.3
NNE
9
1
NNW
16
1.3
NNW
14
1.3
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
235
118
102
52
102
178
189
230
367
328
405
331
319
227
289
277
512
638
553
465
538
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
WNW
0
ESE
5
SE
0
S
5
ESE
5
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:42PM1.80m
11:31AM1.66m
11:43PM1.88m
12:21PM1.78m
00:32AM1.96m
1:02PM1.89m
1:12AM2.01m
1:37PM1.97m
1:48AM2.03m
2:09PM2.03m
2:22AM2.03m
2:40PM2.06m
2:55AM2.00m
Low Tide
4:24PM0.70m
5:20AM0.48m
5:31PM0.60m
6:11AM0.39m
6:22PM0.49m
6:52AM0.32m
7:03PM0.40m
7:26AM0.27m
7:39PM0.33m
7:57AM0.24m
8:13PM0.28m
8:27AM0.24m
8:46PM0.26m
8:57AM0.26m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:26
7:26
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:20
7:20
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8:45
8:45
8:46
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:50
8:50
Temp °C
17
16
17
18
15
19
18
16
18
18
15
18
18
15
18
18
16
18
18
17
18
16
14
15
16
13
17
16
15
16
17
13
16
16
14
17
18
16
18
18
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.5
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
9
1.3
NNE
9
1.3
NNE
9
1.3
NNW
14
1.3
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
13
Energy kJ
235
118
102
52
55
176
137
210
367
263
237
216
227
184
289
277
277
638
553
465
538
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.5
W
8
0.1
NW
13
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
Energy kJ
8
33
6
40
70
28
17
84
44
328
405
331
319
227
180
180
275
270
185
143
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
11
0.5
E
6
0.5
NW
9
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
NNW
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
1
NNW
16
1
NNE
9
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
Energy kJ
11
7
2
19
40
2
24
6
27
19
19
19
19
24
64
220
512
181
214
135
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
8
1.1
N
8
Energy kJ
8
37
38
102
178
189
230
256
138
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
12
12
12
13
12
13
13
13
13
12
12
13
14
13
0
7
0
0
0
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Ribeira da Janela Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ribeira da Janela provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ribeira da Janela can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ribeira da Janela 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 (Ribeira da Janela) 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 Ribeira da Janela 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.

Ribeira da Janela is 29 km (18 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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