Ribeira da Janela Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.85° N 17.15° W

Ribeira da Janela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribeira da Janela sea temperature is
23.9°C
1.1° 

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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, NNW swell with 1,667 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ribeira da Janela this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ribeira da Janela in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 15th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribeira da Janela over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
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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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NNE
9
1.7
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NNW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
9
0.9
NW
10
1.4
NE
6
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
NNW
16
2
NNW
14
1.9
NNW
14
1.8
NW
13
1.5
NNW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.2
NNW
13
1
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
475
370
257
157
118
81
75
103
198
103
160
151
112
334
1667
1291
1127
883
834
430
304
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:27PM2.23m
2:48AM2.16m
3:02PM2.18m
3:19AM2.14m
3:35PM2.09m
3:51AM2.09m
4:08PM1.97m
4:23AM1.99m
4:42PM1.83m
4:56AM1.87m
5:17PM1.67m
5:33AM1.74m
5:59PM1.52m
Low Tide
8:37PM0.08m
8:50AM0.13m
9:08PM0.13m
9:24AM0.16m
9:37PM0.21m
9:57AM0.23m
10:08PM0.31m
10:31AM0.34m
10:39PM0.44m
11:07AM0.47m
11:13PM0.58m
11:48AM0.62m
11:53PM0.72m
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Temp °C
21
21
19
22
22
21
21
21
19
21
22
20
22
22
21
22
23
21
23
23
21
Feels °C
21
21
19
22
23
21
22
21
18
20
21
19
22
22
21
22
23
21
24
24
21
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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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