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Porto da Cruz surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 19 Mar 2025 WET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porto da Cruz this week:
The surf forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto da Cruz in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 19th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 20th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 20th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 903 | 970 | 1474 | 2561 | 3621 | 1392 | 756 | 645 | 1485 | 2899 | 2852 | 3225 | 3135 | 2966 | 2716 | 2096 | 1494 | 834 | 353 | 334 | 198 | 227 | 74 | 107 | 125 | 225 | 424 | 1916 | 4942 | 3809 | 2805 | 1965 | 1155 | 904 | 689 | 508 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:35PM 1.80 | 4:51AM 1.68 | 5:10PM 1.67 | 5:32AM 1.53 | 6:01PM 1.54 | 6:36AM 1.40 | 7:26PM 1.46 | 8:28AM 1.36 | 9:17PM 1.51 | 10:08AM 1.47 | 10:33PM 1.68 | 11:09AM 1.66 | 11:24PM 1.90 | 11:55AM 1.87 | 12:07AM 2.13 | 12:36PM 2.06 | 12:48AM 2.32 | 1:15PM 2.22 | 1:29AM 2.45 | 1:55PM 2.32 | 2:09AM 2.50 | 2:34PM 2.36 | 2:51AM 2.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:22AM 0.44 | 10:42PM 0.51 | 10:54AM 0.58 | 11:22PM 0.65 | 11:36AM 0.71 | 12:20AM 0.78 | 12:44PM 0.83 | 2:02AM 0.85 | 2:39PM 0.85 | 3:53AM 0.75 | 4:12PM 0.73 | 4:58AM 0.56 | 5:10PM 0.54 | 5:45AM 0.33 | 5:55PM 0.34 | 6:26AM 0.11 | 6:36PM 0.16 | 7:05AM -0.07 | 7:16PM 0.01 | 7:44AM -0.17 | 7:56PM -0.08 | 8:23AM -0.19 | 8:38PM -0.11 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 12 | 9 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Porto da Cruz Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porto da Cruz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Porto da Cruz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porto da Cruz 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 (Porto da Cruz) 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 Porto da Cruz 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.
Porto da Cruz is 14 km (9 miles) from Funchal. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Funchal. Funchal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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