Ribeira da Janela surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 02 Jun 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
20.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Ribeira da Janela surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,597 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10PM. 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 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 6th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 6th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 6th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
3
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.6
NE
7
1.7
NNE
6
0.9
NW
16
1.3
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
NNW
15
2.1
NNW
12
1.7
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
2.2
NE
7
2.3
NE
8
2.5
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
285
265
769
569
385
247
218
421
577
669
671
462
294
665
1299
711
452
280
476
585
746
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:02PM1.95m
4:23AM1.75m
4:39PM1.91m
5:00AM1.69m
5:18PM1.87m
5:40AM1.64m
6:00PM1.82m
6:25AM1.59m
6:46PM1.78m
7:18AM1.56m
7:38PM1.75m
8:19AM1.56m
8:37PM1.74m
Low Tide
9:43AM0.41m
10:15PM0.40m
10:19AM0.46m
10:54PM0.46m
10:55AM0.51m
11:35PM0.52m
11:35AM0.56m
00:19AM0.57m
12:19PM0.62m
1:09AM0.60m
1:12PM0.67m
2:05AM0.60m
2:14PM0.70m
3:06AM0.56m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:12
9:12
9:13
9:13
9:14
9:14
9:15
Temp °C
22
21
17
22
22
20
22
21
18
20
21
19
21
20
17
19
20
17
21
21
19
22
21
15
21
20
19
21
19
16
19
21
20
21
20
15
17
19
15
19
19
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NW
16
1.3
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
NNW
15
2.1
NNW
12
1.7
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
NNW
10
0.6
NNW
9
Energy kJ
285
265
769
569
385
242
163
421
577
669
671
462
294
665
1299
711
452
280
167
120
53
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.7
NW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
1
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.7
NE
6
0.9
NNW
9
1
NNW
9
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
9
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
109
217
96
92
59
59
57
209
256
29
29
38
141
177
102
298
405
227
133
115
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
12
0.5
S
14
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
NW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
S
12
0.7
NE
6
0.9
WNW
10
0.4
ENE
6
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
14
107
22
9
9
33
57
109
30
11
38
140
14
15
13
12
14
14
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.5
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.7
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1
NE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.8
NE
5
1.7
NNE
6
2.2
NE
7
2.3
NE
8
2.5
NNE
8
Energy kJ
160
147
161
220
284
247
218
213
227
136
69
20
31
202
476
585
746
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
12
12
12
12
13
12
17
17
13
13
12
0
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
2
3
4
4
3
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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