Ribeira da Janela Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.85° N 17.15° W

Ribeira da Janela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribeira da Janela sea temperature is
25.0° C
1.6° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNE swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with N 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNE
8
1.6
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.5
N
7
1.5
N
7
1.5
N
7
1.3
NNE
7
0.8
N
10
1.2
N
10
0.8
N
9
1
N
10
1.5
NNE
10
1.6
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
8
1.6
NNE
9
1.4
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
291
338
280
235
207
229
245
232
238
218
218
171
127
262
101
198
408
300
260
404
221
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNW
10
N
15
N
15
N
5
ENE
10
NNE
15
N
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
NE
10
WNW
10
W
5
E
10
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:31PM1.77m
6:55AM1.67m
7:18PM1.58m
7:48AM1.55m
8:23PM1.43m
9:07AM1.46m
10:01PM1.36m
10:45AM1.48m
11:32PM1.41m
11:58AM1.58m
00:30AM1.53m
12:47PM1.73m
1:11AM1.66m
Low Tide
12:15PM0.49m
00:38AM0.56m
1:01PM0.65m
1:23AM0.72m
2:03PM0.79m
2:30AM0.84m
3:40PM0.86m
4:11AM0.87m
5:20PM0.81m
5:36AM0.80m
6:23PM0.70m
6:30AM0.67m
7:06PM0.56m
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7:33
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7:35
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7:35
7:37
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8:51
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8:47
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8:44
 mm
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Temp °C
25
25
22
25
25
23
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25
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24
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23
23
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Feels °C
26
25
24
26
26
24
26
25
24
24
23
24
25
26
26
25
22
22
22
23
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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