Ribeira da Janela Surf Break

Ribeira da Janela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.85° N 17.15° W

Issued: 6 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ribeira da Janela sea temperature is
21.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NW swell with 747 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NNW 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 (Jun 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 25th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 25th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 29th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
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
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
9
1
NW
9
1
NW
9
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
7
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
N
7
0.7
N
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
NW
16
1.1
NW
14
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
152
148
132
102
105
168
148
176
183
161
116
111
85
49
48
55
196
471
635
533
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
0
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:11PM1.74m
9:56AM1.61m
10:15PM1.67m
10:57AM1.63m
11:17PM1.63m
11:51AM1.68m
00:12AM1.64m
12:39PM1.75m
1:00AM1.68m
1:21PM1.81m
1:43AM1.72m
2:00PM1.88m
2:22AM1.77m
Low Tide
3:39AM0.58m
4:01PM0.70m
4:38AM0.61m
5:07PM0.68m
5:31AM0.61m
6:04PM0.64m
6:19AM0.58m
6:52PM0.57m
7:03AM0.54m
7:35PM0.50m
7:43AM0.49m
8:14PM0.44m
8:20AM0.44m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
 mm
Temp °C
22
20
22
21
20
22
22
21
23
22
21
22
22
20
21
21
19
22
22
20
22
Feels °C
22
20
22
20
20
22
22
22
23
22
22
23
22
20
20
21
18
22
22
19
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
9
1
NW
9
1
NW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
1
NNW
7
0.4
WNW
8
1.2
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
N
7
0.7
N
7
0.7
N
7
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
NW
16
1.1
NW
14
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
203
152
148
27
13
102
24
148
111
84
161
116
111
43
46
48
44
196
471
635
533
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
NNW
7
0.7
NNW
7
0.7
N
6
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.6
NNW
14
Energy kJ
52
30
28
10
31
28
51
27
176
183
62
45
40
85
49
46
33
29
22
13
165
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
NW
8
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NW
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
NW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
3
4
11
1
2
1
7
57
110
123
126
116
116
104
99
57
54
17
16
14
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.9
N
7
1
N
5
1
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
5
Energy kJ
132
102
105
168
55
83
51
51
72
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
20
12
12
20
20
20
20
0
12
20
0
10
12
13
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
5
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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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