Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 25 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
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
1
2
3
3
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
1.1
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.8
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
NW
10
1.1
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
471
585
531
522
369
220
163
203
126
76
221
212
122
113
339
591
544
366
346
275
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
5
NE
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
15
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:49AM1.65m
11:03PM1.80m
11:43AM1.72m
11:56PM1.81m
12:27PM1.80m
00:41AM1.83m
1:06PM1.87m
1:21AM1.84m
1:42PM1.92m
1:59AM1.85m
2:16PM1.96m
2:35AM1.85m
2:51PM1.98m
3:11AM1.84m
Low Tide
4:51PM0.64m
5:29AM0.48m
5:47PM0.58m
6:13AM0.45m
6:33PM0.51m
6:51AM0.42m
7:14PM0.45m
7:26AM0.40m
7:51PM0.40m
8:00AM0.38m
8:26PM0.36m
8:34AM0.38m
9:02PM0.35m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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>
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
9:09
Temp °C
20
21
18
20
20
18
19
19
17
20
20
17
19
19
16
20
21
18
21
22
19
19
20
19
21
21
19
18
18
17
20
20
17
18
18
14
18
19
16
20
22
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
NW
10
1.1
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
176
471
585
531
522
369
220
163
203
231
76
221
212
119
113
339
591
544
366
346
275
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
9
0.5
WNW
8
1.1
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
NE
8
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
NW
9
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
NW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
Energy kJ
40
40
88
35
44
179
176
259
266
70
225
246
137
122
165
67
103
58
88
104
142
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
NW
9
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
NW
11
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
40
39
55
56
147
32
35
34
34
126
59
55
193
172
61
118
8
30
58
57
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
N
6
0.4
N
4
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NNE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
Energy kJ
163
140
7
9
4
75
39
67
69
95
95
113
138
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
12
12
10
0
0
13
14
20
0
0
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
6
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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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