Ribeira da Janela Surf Forecast

/ Madeira (21 surf breaks) /

Portugal (226 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (32.85° N 17.15° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 23 Oct 2025 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 23.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ribeira da Janela in the next 12 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 28) at 3AM.

Wave Type	Time (WEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Fri 24th Oct)	4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf	10PM (Fri 24th Oct)	5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful	10PM (Sat 25th Oct)	7ft (2.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribeira da Janela over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
	Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28			Wednesday 29
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	2	1	2	3	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	3	3	2	2	1	1	2	1	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NNW	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	WNW	NNW
Period(s) (?)	12	11	11	10	16	13	13	16	15	14	14	12	12	11	10	7	7	7	7	8	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	694	553	366	263	266	1172	957	651	1924	1472	1036	964	952	651	495	362	237	257	474	574	601
Wind (km/h)	ENE	NE	E	ENE	ENE	S	SW	W	SSW	S	SSW	S	S	SSW	S	SSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	NW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- on	cross	glass	glass	glass	cross- off	cross	off	off	cross- off	off	off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		3:35PM 1.96	3:49AM 2.00		4:06PM 1.86		4:20AM 1.92	4:38PM 1.75		4:53AM 1.82	5:14PM 1.63		5:32AM 1.71	5:57PM 1.51		6:23AM 1.61	6:59PM 1.42		7:35AM 1.55		8:28PM 1.39
Low Tide / height (m)			9:35PM 0.30	9:57AM 0.32		10:05PM 0.39	10:30AM 0.41		10:35PM 0.50	11:05AM 0.53		11:10PM 0.61	11:48AM 0.65		11:53PM 0.72	12:47PM 0.76		12:56AM 0.81		2:12PM 0.80	2:27AM 0.84

	Thursday 23			Friday 24			Saturday 25			Sunday 26			Monday 27			Tuesday 28			Wednesday 29
Sunrise	8:18	-	-	8:18	-	-	8:19	-	-	8:19	-	-	8:21	-	-	8:22	-	-	8:22	-	-
Sunset	-	7:27	-	-	7:24	-	-	7:23	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:22	-	-	7:21	-	-	7:20	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	7	1	-	1	-	-	2	-	2	-	2	1	1	-
Temp. °C	24	23	22	23	23	22	23	22	21	22	22	22	23	23	23	23	23	21	22	22	21
Feels °C (?)	27	25	24	25	26	26	24	22	23	23	23	23	24	24	23	23	22	20	20	20	20

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Madeira

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Ribeira da Janela (calm at Funchal 14 km from Ribeira da Janela). 1.4m 11s groundswell from the WNW with a 0.4m 9s swell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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.