Porto da Cruz Surf Forecast and Live Conditions
Exposed north-east break beneath the Penha de Aguia.
Current conditions
Right now Porto da Cruz has a 0.8 m swell at 7.2 seconds from the NW (moderate), wind 7 km/h from the N, and the water is about 23C. The UV index is 5. The next high tide is at 01:02 at 2.2 m. Updated 21 Oct, 22:15 (Madeira local time).
Today by the hour
- 06:00: 0.8 m swell at 5.8s, wind 8 km/h from the N
- 09:00: 0.8 m swell at 5.1s, wind 8 km/h from the N
- 12:00: 0.8 m swell at 5.3s, wind 10 km/h from the NE
- 15:00: 0.7 m swell at 6.4s, wind 10 km/h from the NE
- 18:00: 0.8 m swell at 5s, wind 9 km/h from the NE
- 21:00: 0.8 m swell at 6.3s, wind 7 km/h from the N
Tides today
- High tide 01:02 at 2.2 m
- Low tide 06:59 at 1.1 m
- High tide 13:08 at 2.4 m
- Low tide 19:26 at 0.9 m
Forecast
- Wed, 21 Oct: 0.9 m swell at 7.4s, wind up to 15 km/h
- Thu, 22 Oct: 1.3 m swell at 9.2s, wind up to 11 km/h
- Fri, 23 Oct: 1.2 m swell at 9.3s, wind up to 12 km/h
See the live webcam at Porto da Cruz.
Common questions
Is Porto da Cruz good for beginners?
Porto da Cruz is better suited to intermediate surfers. Beginners are safer at sheltered bays like Machico, Praia Formosa or Calheta.
What is the water temperature at Porto da Cruz?
The water is currently about 23C. Around Madeira the sea ranges from roughly 18C in late winter to 24C in late summer.
What are the tide times at Porto da Cruz today?
Today's tides at Porto da Cruz: high 01:02 at 2.2 m, low 06:59 at 1.1 m, high 13:08 at 2.4 m, low 19:26 at 0.9 m.
Does Porto da Cruz have a live webcam?
Yes. You can check the live view before you go from the Madeira weather and webcams page.