Ribeira da Janela Surf Break

Ribeira da Janela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.85° N 17.15° W

Issued: 6 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribeira da Janela sea temperature is
22.2° C

1.1°C warmer than 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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNE swell with 749 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) 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 0.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 2nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
NNW
8
1
N
8
1
N
8
1
N
8
0.8
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
2
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
2
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
160
176
183
161
118
111
135
100
84
136
133
134
205
433
332
347
379
313
312
418
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
NNW
5
NNE
5
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
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
High Tide
11:17PM1.63m
11:51AM1.68m
00:12AM1.64m
12:39PM1.75m
1:00AM1.68m
1:21PM1.81m
1:43AM1.72m
2:00PM1.88m
2:22AM1.77m
2:38PM1.94m
2:58AM1.80m
3:14PM1.99m
3:34AM1.81m
Low Tide
5:07PM0.68m
5:31AM0.61m
6:04PM0.64m
6:19AM0.58m
6:52PM0.57m
7:03AM0.54m
7:35PM0.50m
7:43AM0.49m
8:14PM0.44m
8:20AM0.44m
8:51PM0.39m
8:56AM0.40m
9:28PM0.36m
9:31AM0.38m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
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>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
22
21
22
23
21
21
21
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
23
20
23
23
20
24
Feels °C
22
22
22
23
22
22
20
20
22
22
20
22
23
20
22
24
19
22
23
19
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NW
8
0.8
NNW
8
1
N
8
1
N
8
1
N
8
0.8
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1
NW
10
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
11
0.5
NNW
9
Energy kJ
84
160
139
143
118
89
111
135
100
84
136
133
134
205
433
332
347
200
171
161
50
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.7
N
7
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
N
8
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
N
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
NNW
14
0.4
NW
10
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
N
12
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
51
40
176
183
161
118
116
46
94
68
51
37
22
61
13
36
28
123
76
35
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.2
N
10
0.5
NW
8
0.6
N
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
N
8
0.2
S
15
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.2
S
13
0.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
7
57
110
123
126
116
7
33
56
64
44
29
28
13
13
21
17
20
39
14
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
2
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
2
NNE
7
Energy kJ
85
84
5
5
55
92
122
289
379
313
312
418
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
26
7
20
7
13
7
17
10
1
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
4
4
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
6
5
5
5
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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