Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 27 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
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Ribeira da Janela surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 722 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 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 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.4
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
163
203
147
96
479
304
225
150
618
713
573
401
340
287
241
218
203
469
700
546
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NNW
5
NE
5
NE
5
N
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
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
High Tide
12:27PM1.80m
00:41AM1.83m
1:06PM1.87m
1:21AM1.84m
1:42PM1.92m
1:59AM1.85m
2:16PM1.96m
2:35AM1.85m
2:51PM1.98m
3:11AM1.84m
3:26PM1.97m
3:47AM1.80m
4:02PM1.95m
Low Tide
6:33PM0.51m
6:51AM0.42m
7:14PM0.45m
7:26AM0.40m
7:51PM0.40m
8:00AM0.38m
8:26PM0.36m
8:34AM0.38m
9:02PM0.35m
9:08AM0.39m
9:38PM0.36m
9:43AM0.41m
10:15PM0.40m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
9:09
9:10
9:12
Temp °C
19
19
17
20
19
18
19
19
16
20
20
16
21
22
18
22
22
19
21
21
17
18
17
17
21
20
18
17
18
14
18
18
13
18
20
16
22
21
19
21
21
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.7
SSW
15
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.4
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
11
Energy kJ
220
163
203
147
225
479
304
225
150
618
713
573
401
340
265
154
120
64
469
700
546
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
NW
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
Energy kJ
176
259
266
231
96
250
193
172
165
120
103
58
58
104
144
131
127
115
107
107
96
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
NW
11
0.4
NW
15
0.5
NW
9
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.2
S
11
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
35
35
34
34
59
32
92
55
39
8
30
110
57
31
14
14
59
77
9
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
6
0.4
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.6
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
1
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
10
10
5
1
43
55
45
104
147
271
295
295
287
241
218
203
165
135
103
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
13
17
0
0
10
12
12
12
12
13
13
12
13
13
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
4
4
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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