Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 WEST
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Ribeira da Janela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ribeira da Janela sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Ribeira da Janela surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 17s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 5th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 5th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 2nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 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 Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
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
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
NW
16
1.1
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
NNW
10
1.1
NNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
394
340
293
293
239
198
285
265
679
500
385
286
160
251
392
647
372
453
292
240
240
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
N
20
N
10
NNE
0
NNE
0
SW
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:51PM1.98m
3:11AM1.84m
3:26PM1.97m
3:47AM1.80m
4:02PM1.95m
4:23AM1.75m
4:39PM1.91m
5:00AM1.69m
5:18PM1.87m
5:40AM1.64m
6:00PM1.82m
6:25AM1.59m
6:46PM1.78m
Low Tide
9:02PM0.35m
9:08AM0.39m
9:38PM0.36m
9:43AM0.41m
10:15PM0.40m
10:19AM0.46m
10:54PM0.46m
10:55AM0.51m
11:35PM0.52m
11:35AM0.56m
00:19AM0.57m
12:19PM0.62m
1:09AM0.60m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:09
9:10
9:12
9:12
9:13
9:13
9:14
1
1
Temp °C
20
20
18
22
22
19
22
22
17
22
22
20
21
21
18
20
18
18
19
19
16
19
18
16
21
21
18
22
22
15
20
20
19
20
19
16
21
20
17
17
16
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
NNW
10
1.1
NNW
10
Energy kJ
394
340
237
154
117
64
285
265
679
500
385
286
160
163
392
647
372
453
292
240
240
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.7
NW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
NW
13
0.7
NW
16
1
WNW
11
1.2
NNE
6
0.9
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
0.8
NE
7
Energy kJ
58
104
144
131
127
115
109
217
96
92
59
59
84
251
234
110
204
15
118
223
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.5
S
14
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.8
NE
6
0.2
S
12
0.5
N
12
0.9
NE
6
0.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
110
57
30
14
14
60
14
107
22
19
9
21
57
99
158
29
51
11
75
56
132
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.3
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
Energy kJ
176
233
293
293
239
198
169
141
184
226
240
183
141
156
155
33
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
17
17
13
0
0
12
13
13
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
9
8
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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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