Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 WET
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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
17.6° 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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 12s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
7
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NE
1.8
NE
1.8
NE
1.9
NE
1.9
NE
2.2
NE
2.4
NNE
2.2
N
2.5
NNE
3
NNE
3
NNE
2.3
NNE
3
NNE
3
NNE
3.5
NNE
4
NNE
4.5
NNE
5
NNE
4.5
NNE
4.5
NNE
5
NNE
Period(s) (?)76677888910101010109101112121112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3352732533153255456446271097156317651024152515361962339247766922581345476579
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
1.83
6:23AM
1.63
6:58PM
1.69
7:58AM
1.50
8:37PM
1.65
9:43AM
1.53
10:08PM
1.75
10:57AM
1.66
11:12PM
1.90
11:49AM
1.80
12:01AM
2.05
12:30PM
1.93
12:41AM
2.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:20AM
0.48
12:01AM
0.52
12:26PM
0.67
1:32AM
0.65
2:04PM
0.77
3:24AM
0.64
3:49PM
0.72
4:46AM
0.51
4:59PM
0.59
5:41AM
0.37
5:49PM
0.44
6:23AM
0.24
6:30PM
0.32
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise7:07--7:05--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:01--6:58--
Sunset-7:22--7:22--7:23--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:25-
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
1-------------------2
Temp. °C171716171715161614161614161615151614151414
Feels °C (?)15141314141212121113131113131110128101012
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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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