Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 WET
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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
19.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ribeira da Janela this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ribeira da Janela in the next 12 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 13th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribeira da Janela over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
3
2
4
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WNW
1.8
WNW
3
WNW
4.5
NW
4.5
NW
3.5
NW
3
NNW
1.8
NW
2.2
N
1.9
N
2.2
NW
3
NW
3
NW
2
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.5
NNW
Period(s) (?)9129141313121211111916141716151413121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15188714648281657338972281928123690634694382324023786299543752253912248217771695
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
25
SW
30
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
N
15
NE
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
NW
10
WNW
20
N
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNW
25
N
20
N
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crossonononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:35PM
1.51
10:04AM
1.48
10:43PM
1.57
11:10AM
1.53
11:37PM
1.67
12:01PM
1.61
12:21AM
1.78
12:43PM
1.71
1:00AM
1.89
1:20PM
1.79
1:36AM
2.00
1:54PM
1.87
2:10AM
2.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:08PM
0.76
3:52AM
0.80
4:17PM
0.74
5:01AM
0.73
5:16PM
0.68
5:54AM
0.63
6:03PM
0.59
6:37AM
0.52
6:43PM
0.49
7:14AM
0.42
7:19PM
0.40
7:50AM
0.33
7:53PM
0.32
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise8:11--8:11--8:11--8:11--8:11--8:10--8:10--
Sunset-6:21--6:22--6:22--6:23--6:24--6:25--6:27-
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--51-------1------2--
Temp. °C181817151614161614161717161615161616171816
Feels °C (?)15141391110131312151515121312121213141614
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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 12 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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