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Porto da Cruz surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 14 Jan 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 (Jan 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porto da Cruz in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 15th Jan) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 19th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 21st Jan) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porto da Cruz over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sun 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 192 | 301 | 832 | 575 | 305 | 233 | 135 | 104 | 102 | 142 | 79 | 101 | 303 | 457 | 1172 | 777 | 386 | 221 | 273 | 1214 | 752 | 326 | 161 | 86 | 242 | 302 | 272 | 187 | 233 | 208 | 209 | 268 | 340 | 352 | 388 | 449 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | off | cross | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:39AM 2.24 | 3:03PM 1.98 | 3:17AM 2.22 | 3:40PM 1.94 | 3:54AM 2.17 | 4:16PM 1.87 | 4:30AM 2.07 | 4:51PM 1.79 | 5:05AM 1.95 | 5:29PM 1.70 | 5:43AM 1.81 | 6:10PM 1.61 | 6:25AM 1.67 | 6:59PM 1.53 | 7:18AM 1.54 | 8:04PM 1.48 | 8:32AM 1.46 | 9:25PM 1.48 | 9:57AM 1.46 | 10:40PM 1.56 | 11:08AM 1.54 | 11:37PM 1.69 | 12:01PM 1.67 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:56AM 0.12 | 8:59PM 0.21 | 9:33AM 0.16 | 9:34PM 0.25 | 10:09AM 0.23 | 10:09PM 0.32 | 10:44AM 0.32 | 10:45PM 0.41 | 11:20AM 0.42 | 11:22PM 0.52 | 11:58AM 0.53 | 12:05AM 0.64 | 12:41PM 0.64 | 12:59AM 0.75 | 1:37PM 0.73 | 2:13AM 0.82 | 2:52PM 0.77 | 3:42AM 0.81 | 4:11PM 0.74 | 4:57AM 0.72 | 5:15PM 0.64 | 5:53AM 0.58 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sun 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:04 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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