Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 23 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
19.5° 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 (May 26) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.1
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
1
WNW
8
0.9
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
317
331
284
263
215
471
585
540
522
325
220
167
172
147
121
140
167
244
302
256
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
E
10
NE
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
8:52PM1.83m
9:44AM1.60m
10:02PM1.80m
10:49AM1.65m
11:03PM1.80m
11:43AM1.72m
11:56PM1.81m
12:27PM1.80m
00:41AM1.83m
1:06PM1.87m
1:21AM1.84m
1:42PM1.92m
1:59AM1.85m
Low Tide
3:31AM0.52m
3:43PM0.67m
4:36AM0.51m
4:51PM0.64m
5:29AM0.48m
5:47PM0.58m
6:13AM0.45m
6:33PM0.51m
6:51AM0.42m
7:14PM0.45m
7:26AM0.40m
7:51PM0.40m
8:00AM0.38m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
Temp °C
21
17
20
21
18
21
21
18
20
21
18
21
21
18
20
20
18
19
19
17
20
20
15
19
20
16
21
21
18
20
22
19
20
20
18
21
21
18
18
18
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.9
NE
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
139
96
85
68
53
176
471
585
540
522
325
220
167
172
147
115
140
167
244
302
256
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.5
WNW
8
1.2
NE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
NW
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
64
98
62
61
42
40
40
113
45
42
179
176
259
266
231
121
250
111
82
165
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
N
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
NW
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
W
9
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
34
14
16
17
37
40
28
55
56
25
30
36
41
54
9
225
82
193
172
40
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
5
0.6
N
4
0.9
NE
8
1
NE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.2
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
Energy kJ
167
317
331
284
263
215
167
34
15
14
9
120
114
122
80
90
99
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
10
10
10
13
14
17
10
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
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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