Ribeira da Janela Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.85° N 17.15° W

Ribeira da Janela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribeira da Janela sea temperature is
24.3°C
0.9° 

Ribeira da Janela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ribeira da Janela surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, NNW swell with 1,217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with NW swell.

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 (Sep 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 25th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Wave
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11
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NNW
16
1.7
NNW
13
1.7
NNW
13
1.6
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12
1.5
NNW
12
1.5
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12
1.5
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
11
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NW
10
1.2
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0.9
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13
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11
1.9
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NW
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12
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12
1.8
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
256
151
499
975
932
771
605
595
565
285
243
299
282
182
567
836
730
1119
1098
920
686
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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SSE
10
ENE
10
E
5
NE
5
SSW
5
SSE
5
SSW
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SW
5
S
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
W
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
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15
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15
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Wind State
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glassy
cross
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cross-on
High Tide
1:55PM2.15m
2:16AM2.07m
2:27PM2.24m
2:48AM2.15m
3:01PM2.27m
3:22AM2.19m
3:36PM2.25m
3:57AM2.17m
4:15PM2.16m
4:35AM2.11m
4:57PM2.03m
5:19AM2.00m
5:46PM1.85m
Low Tide
7:44AM0.28m
8:08PM0.14m
8:16AM0.18m
8:39PM0.06m
8:49AM0.11m
9:11PM0.04m
9:24AM0.09m
9:45PM0.06m
10:01AM0.12m
10:21PM0.15m
10:42AM0.20m
11:01PM0.29m
11:29AM0.33m
11:48PM0.45m
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Temp °C
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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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