Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 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
19.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Sunday (Dec 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 28th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 28th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 28th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
NNW
2.1
NNW
2.1
NNW
2.4
N
2.3
N
2.2
N
1.9
N
1.8
N
2.4
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
N
2.3
N
2
N
1.7
NNE
1.6
NNE
1
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)111089101099899101010910917151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)129286352084193890058050567212321050138214609836645633835371240943396
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
N
0
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
1.75
4:49AM
1.96
5:16PM
1.71
5:34AM
1.90
6:08PM
1.67
6:25AM
1.84
7:08PM
1.65
7:27AM
1.79
8:18PM
1.66
8:39AM
1.77
9:29PM
1.73
9:54AM
1.80
10:37PM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:26AM
0.40
10:27PM
0.46
11:08AM
0.44
11:10PM
0.52
11:56AM
0.47
12:02AM
0.59
12:51PM
0.50
1:05AM
0.64
1:56PM
0.51
2:20AM
0.64
3:06PM
0.49
3:38AM
0.58
4:15PM
0.44
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise8:07--8:07--8:08--8:08--8:08--8:10--8:10--
Sunset-6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:08--6:09--6:10-
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-12----------22335---
Temp. °C171716171816171717171616161515161818171716
Feels °C (?)141312131614141412121011141313131819161616
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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.

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