Ribeira da Janela Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.85° N 17.15° W

Ribeira da Janela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ribeira da Janela sea temperature is
24.8° C
1.4° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, NNW swell with 2,602 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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2
2
2
2
2
1
2
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
7
1.1
N
7
1.1
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
0.8
N
11
1.1
N
10
1.1
N
10
1.3
NNW
9
2.5
NNW
13
2.5
NNW
12
2.4
NNW
11
2.1
NNW
10
1.8
NNW
9
1.6
N
9
1.3
N
8
1.1
N
8
1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
164
124
104
82
157
245
220
244
2490
2011
1459
867
589
422
235
157
114
93
91
107
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
N
10
N
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
15
N
15
N
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
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
1:25PM1.88m
1:45AM1.78m
1:58PM2.01m
2:17AM1.90m
Low Tide
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
7:09AM0.54m
7:41PM0.43m
7:43AM0.41m
8:12PM0.31m
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7:33
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8:47
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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20
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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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