
Surf Forecasts:
Ribeira da Janela surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,739 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with NW 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 29th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribeira da Janela over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1020 | 886 | 609 | 479 | 558 | 414 | 256 | 151 | 532 | 990 | 946 | 797 | 692 | 715 | 658 | 268 | 229 | 1026 | 534 | 1599 | 1715 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 12:50PM1.88m | 1:13AM1.81m | 1:23PM2.03m | 1:44AM1.95m | 1:55PM2.15m | 2:16AM2.07m | 2:27PM2.24m | 2:48AM2.15m | 3:01PM2.27m | 3:22AM2.19m | 3:36PM2.25m | 3:57AM2.17m | 4:15PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:07PM0.40m | 7:11AM0.41m | 7:38PM0.26m | 7:44AM0.28m | 8:08PM0.14m | 8:16AM0.18m | 8:39PM0.06m | 8:49AM0.11m | 9:11PM0.04m | 9:24AM0.09m | 9:45PM0.06m | 10:01AM0.12m | 10:21PM0.15m | ||||||||
7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
1020 | 886 | 609 | 479 | 558 | 414 | 256 | 151 | 532 | 990 | 946 | 797 | 692 | 715 | 658 | 268 | 229 | 1026 | 534 | 1599 | 1715 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 |
55 | 50 | 58 | 61 | 48 | 36 | 26 | 26 | 95 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 173 | 189 | 47 | 28 | 16 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | E 6 | SSW 13 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | N 16 | NNW 15 | SSW 12 | N 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
29 | 21 | 27 | 40 | 19 | 57 | 11 | 7 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 23 | 139 | 225 | 14 | 58 | 13 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | W 6 | — | — |
— | — | — | 22 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 181 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 12 |
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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.










