Ribeira da Janela Surf Break
Lat Long: 32.85° N 17.15° W

Ribeira da Janela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Ribeira da Janela

Issued: 6 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ribeira da Janela sea temperature is
20.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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 5 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,077 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM. 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 12s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 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 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
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
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
16
1.4
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.7
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.8
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.1
NNW
10
1.6
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
711
718
558
462
275
185
887
855
512
232
184
216
253
209
238
279
268
313
362
306
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
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
5:18PM1.87m
5:40AM1.64m
6:00PM1.82m
6:25AM1.59m
6:46PM1.78m
7:18AM1.56m
7:38PM1.75m
8:19AM1.56m
8:37PM1.74m
9:24AM1.61m
9:40PM1.77m
10:27AM1.70m
10:44PM1.83m
11:27AM1.82m
Low Tide
11:35PM0.52m
11:35AM0.56m
00:19AM0.57m
12:19PM0.62m
1:09AM0.60m
1:12PM0.67m
2:05AM0.60m
2:14PM0.70m
3:06AM0.56m
3:23PM0.67m
4:08AM0.50m
4:30PM0.60m
5:07AM0.41m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
6:58
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:13
9:13
9:14
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
 mm
Temp °C
21
18
20
21
19
22
21
19
21
20
17
21
21
18
21
21
17
21
21
18
21
Feels °C
20
17
19
20
17
23
22
19
20
19
15
20
20
17
19
20
15
19
19
15
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
12
1.4
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
NNW
9
1.8
NW
12
1.8
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.1
NNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
NNW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
Energy kJ
244
711
718
558
462
275
185
887
855
512
232
143
109
55
86
148
141
146
130
111
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
16
1.2
WNW
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
S
12
0.8
NNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
NW
13
1
N
11
0.2
SSW
13
1
WNW
11
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.2
S
11
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
302
317
29
29
11
123
154
180
248
17
218
122
81
68
47
44
9
31
28
28
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
NW
13
0.5
W
10
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
17
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
109
30
5
22
178
47
15
3
12
14
27
37
33
9
7
11
23
58
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
6
1.1
NE
6
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.4
N
11
1.3
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
Energy kJ
111
72
60
50
38
440
103
184
216
253
209
238
279
268
313
362
306
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
13
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
13
14
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
9
8
9
6
8
7
8
7
6
8
9
8
5
5
5
8
4
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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