Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 01 May 2026 WEST
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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
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ribeira da Janela in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribeira da Janela over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNW
14
1.3
NNW
14
1.1
NNW
13
1.1
NNW
13
1
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
11
1.1
W
7
1.3
W
8
1
W
8
1.1
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.1
N
7
1.6
NNE
7
2.2
NNE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
NNE
6
1.1
N
7
1
N
7
0.9
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
796
612
427
402
299
215
105
127
212
127
111
135
131
113
259
467
237
191
131
108
85
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
W
10
W
5
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
5
S
5
ESE
5
ENE
0
NW
5
S
5
SSW
20
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
E
5
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
2:40PM2.06m
2:55AM2.00m
3:11PM2.05m
3:28AM1.94m
3:42PM2.01m
4:01AM1.86m
4:15PM1.95m
4:35AM1.76m
4:50PM1.87m
5:12AM1.66m
5:30PM1.77m
5:54AM1.55m
6:16PM1.68m
Low Tide
8:27AM0.24m
8:46PM0.26m
8:57AM0.26m
9:18PM0.27m
9:27AM0.31m
9:52PM0.31m
9:59AM0.39m
10:26PM0.39m
10:31AM0.47m
11:04PM0.49m
11:07AM0.57m
11:46PM0.60m
11:49AM0.66m
00:38AM0.69m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:20
7:20
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:16
7:16
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8:50
8:50
8:51
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:53
4
22
4
2
8
3
2
Temp °C
19
19
17
19
19
18
20
19
19
19
19
18
18
19
18
16
16
15
16
16
15
18
17
16
18
18
19
20
18
20
20
21
19
19
21
19
13
13
12
15
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNW
14
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
NNW
13
1
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.7
NNW
11
1.1
W
7
1.3
W
8
1
W
8
1.1
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
7
1.1
N
7
1.6
NNE
7
0.4
WSW
7
1
N
8
0.2
WSW
7
1.1
N
7
1
N
7
0.9
N
7
Energy kJ
796
312
258
402
299
215
105
127
212
127
111
135
131
113
259
18
117
5
131
108
85
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
NNW
14
1.1
NNW
13
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.7
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.8
WSW
8
0.6
W
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.2
S
15
0.3
WSW
7
0.2
N
10
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
5
0.4
NW
15
Energy kJ
407
612
427
166
122
65
24
103
78
75
77
40
18
29
27
17
10
8
23
8
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.7
N
6
0.1
S
11
0.4
NNW
9
0.2
W
9
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
Energy kJ
54
53
54
26
52
30
14
13
6
38
2
32
7
24
25
2
21
16
12
22
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
7
2.2
NNE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.6
NNE
6
Energy kJ
57
467
237
191
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
12
483
12
12
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
6
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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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