Ribeira da Janela Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.85° N 17.15° W

Ribeira da Janela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribeira da Janela sea temperature is
24.7°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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NE 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 (Sep 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ribeira da Janela in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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1
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0
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0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
N
9
1
N
8
0.8
NNW
8
1
NNW
9
1
NNW
9
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
143
76
189
154
77
72
77
139
150
180
224
230
204
167
150
194
221
247
255
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
E
Wind State
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
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:50AM2.08m
4:03PM2.23m
4:23AM2.07m
4:37PM2.16m
4:58AM2.02m
5:15PM2.05m
5:38AM1.93m
5:58PM1.90m
6:26AM1.82m
6:54PM1.73m
7:29AM1.69m
8:11PM1.58m
Low Tide
9:42PM0.11m
9:49AM0.16m
10:14PM0.12m
10:23AM0.19m
10:47PM0.18m
11:00AM0.26m
11:24PM0.28m
11:42AM0.37m
00:07AM0.42m
12:34PM0.50m
1:02AM0.58m
1:46PM0.63m
2:23AM0.70m
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7:41
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8:37
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8:34
8:31
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8:30
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Temp °C
23
20
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Feels °C
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25
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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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