Ilha da Madeira & Porto Santo · CalhetaRecommended level: Advanced / Expert
Jardim do Mar
The 500m coastal cliffs completely block NE trade winds. When the North Coast is blown out, Jardim do Mar stays glassy with 200-meter bowling right-handers.
WHERE TO SURF TODAY
Clean surf on the SW coast (Jardim & Paul do Mar) + Fajã da Areia & Porto da Cruz fun at mid-tide
BEST WINDOW: {START}–{END}: 07:30–13:00 (0.50m–1.60m)
WAVE POWER & SIZE RIGHT NOW
1330 kJ
2.5m · Sets 3.2m
Seawall Backwash Gate: < 1.85m
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CAMERA VIEW:
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Panoramic SW coastline view: sets wrapping the outer point multiply by 1.28x on the main wall (2.3m significant = 2.9m set faces).
LOCAL WEATHER & PARKING (35 SPOTS)
1,862m Paul da Serra Wind Shadow: Blocks 100% of NE trade winds, keeping Jardim do Mar glassy when the North Coast is blown out.
WAVE SIZE
2.5m (Sets 3.2m)
1st Period (s): 9s · SW
POWER
1330 kJ
Ideal size: {min}m–{max}m (Max {limit}m): 1.8m–3.5m (Max 5.0m)
BEACH WIND
11 km/h (6 kt)
glassy · NE
CURRENT TIDE
0.57m ▲
Seawall Backwash Gate: < 1.85m
ALL 3 ACTIVE SWELLS IN THE WATER (SWELL 1, 2 & 3)3 Simultaneous Swells
1ST SWELLSW
2.5m · 9s
[Sets 3.2m] · 1330 kJ
2ND SWELLW
1.4m · 8s
261° · 340 kJ
3RD SWELLS
0.9m · 7s
186° · 120 kJ
TODAY'S TIDE CHARTBEST WINDOW: {START}–{END}: 07:30–13:00
ENTER & EXIT SAFELY
WATER ACCESSEnter via the boat ramp east of the point; exit inside the bay before tide exceeds 1.85m to avoid heavy seawall backwash.
SIMPLE GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS & SURFERSHow waves, wind, and tides work at Jardim do Mar
1. AVERAGE SIZE & BIGGER SETS
2.5m (Sets up to {height}m 3.2m)
Every 5 to 10 minutes, a group of larger waves ("sets") arrives reaching 3.2m. Always judge the spot by the set size before paddling out.
2. TIME BETWEEN WAVES (SECONDS)
Best from 15 seconds up
Under 8s means weak, messy wind waves. Above 15s means clean ocean groundswell with long walls and much more push.
BEST TIDE HEIGHT:
0.5m a 1.6m (Low to Mid-Rising Tide (avoid high tide > 1.85m backwash))
Between 0.5m and 1.6m the wave peels best. Too high tide causes backwash off the rocks/wall.
ENTER & EXIT SAFELY
Safe tide: 0.4m – 1.9m
Boat Ramp Safe · Zero Seawall Backwash (< 1.85m)
24-HOUR HOUR-BY-HOUR FORECAST
Hourly + 6-Day OverviewJardim do Mar — 1. Current Wave Size & Wind
1. Wave Size [Sets]: Sets up to {height}m
2. Period (s): 2. Best Tide Hours to Get In & Out
3. Wave Power (kJ): Wave Power & Size Right Now
4. Wind & Tide: 3. Beach Bottom, Access & Safety Tips
1ST SWELL (Mon 08 Nov)1ST SWELL (Primary Breaking) + 2ND SWELL & 3RD SWELL
1ST SWELLPrimary Breaking
1.2m [Sets 1.5m] · 13s
Power: 519 kJ · NW (315°)
NW
2ND SWELLSecondary Train
0.6m · 15s
Power: 150 kJ · WNW (293°)
WNW
3RD SWELLTertiary Train
0.2m · 10s
Power: 11 kJ · N (349°)
N
COASTAL MAP · 1ST SWELL & WINDJardim do Mar · Mon 08 Nov (14:00)GPS 32.7386°, -17.2134° · DIRECTION THE BEACH FACES: WNW (285°)
1ST SWELL (Primary Breaking)Aligned Pulse
1.2m [Sets 1.5m] · 13s NW (315°) · 519 kJ
2ND SWELL (Secondary Train)Aligned Pulse
0.6m · 15s WNW (293°) · 150 kJ
3RD SWELL (Tertiary Train)Aligned Pulse
0.2m · 10s N (349°) · 11 kJ
WIND & CURRENT TIDE (14:00)Cross-off
11 km/h (6 kt) ENE · Current Tide 2.18m
24-HOUR HOUR-BY-HOUR FORECASTMon 08 Nov — 00:00 - 23:00HI: 02:10 (2.2m) / 14:20 (2.2m) · LO: 08:15 (0.1m) / 20:35 (-0.0m)
Select Day (24h):
| Hour (00h–23h) | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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| Rating (0-10) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
1st Swell [Sets] Primary (m · s · kJ) | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.2m [1.5m] NW 13s · 519kJ | 1.2m [1.5m] NW 13s · 519kJ | 1.2m [1.5m] NW 13s · 519kJ | 1.2m [1.5m] NW 13s · 519kJ | 1.2m [1.5m] NW 13s · 519kJ | 1.2m [1.5m] NW 13s · 519kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ | 1.1m [1.4m] NW 13s · 436kJ |
2nd Swell Swell 2 | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 15s WNW 150kJ · 293° | 0.6m · 15s WNW 150kJ · 293° | 0.6m · 15s WNW 150kJ · 293° | 0.6m · 15s WNW 150kJ · 293° | 0.6m · 15s WNW 150kJ · 293° | 0.6m · 15s WNW 150kJ · 293° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 285° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 285° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 285° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 285° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 285° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 285° | 0.6m · 11s WNW 110kJ · 285° |
3rd Swell Swell 3 | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10s N 11kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 10s N 11kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 10s N 11kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 10s N 11kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 10s N 11kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 10s N 11kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 10s NNW 11kJ · 341° |
| Wind (Hourly) | NE9 km/hCross-off | NE9 km/hCross-off | NE9 km/hCross-off | NE9 km/hCross-off | NE9 km/hCross-off | NE9 km/hCross-off | NE9 km/hCross-off | NE9 km/hCross-off | NE9 km/hCross-off | NE9 km/hCross-off | NE9 km/hCross-off | ENE11 km/hCross-off | ENE11 km/hCross-off | ENE11 km/hCross-off | ENE11 km/hCross-off | ENE11 km/hCross-off | ENE11 km/hCross-off | ENE13 km/hOffshore | ENE13 km/hOffshore | ENE13 km/hOffshore | ENE13 km/hOffshore | ENE13 km/hOffshore | ENE13 km/hOffshore | ENE13 km/hOffshore |
| Tide & Entry | 1.58m ▲ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 1.98m ▲ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 2.16m ▲ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 2.06m ▼ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 1.73m ▼ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 1.25m ▼ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.74m ▼ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.34m ▼ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.16m ▼ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.23m ▲ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.55m ▲ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 1.03m ▲ Tide Caution ({tide}m) | 1.55m ▲ Tide Caution ({tide}m) | 1.97m ▲ Tide Caution ({tide}m) | 2.18m ▲ Tide Caution ({tide}m) | 2.12m ▼ Tide Caution ({tide}m) | 1.81m ▼ Tide Caution ({tide}m) | 1.32m ▼ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.77m ▼ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.30m ▼ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.03m ▼ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.02m ▲ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.28m ▲ Tide OK ({tide}m) | 0.75m ▲ Tide OK ({tide}m) |
18 Compared Slots18 Compared Slots
| Day // Time | Mon 08 Nov | Tue 09 Nov | Wed 10 Nov | Thu 11 Nov | Fri 12 Nov | Sat 13 Nov | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slot | AM 08:00 | PM 14:00 | NIGHT 20:00 | AM 08:00 | PM 14:00 | NIGHT 20:00 | AM 08:00 | PM 14:00 | NIGHT 20:00 | AM 08:00 | PM 14:00 | NIGHT 20:00 | AM 08:00 | PM 14:00 | NIGHT 20:00 | AM 08:00 | PM 14:00 | NIGHT 20:00 |
| Rating (0-10) | 5.6 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 7.4 | 5.6 |
1st Swell [Sets] Primary Breaking | 1.1m [1.4m] | 1.2m [1.5m] | 1.1m [1.4m] | 0.9m [1.2m] | 1.0m [1.3m] | 0.9m [1.2m] | 0.8m [1.0m] | 0.9m [1.2m] | 0.8m [1.0m] | 0.8m [1.0m] | 0.9m [1.2m] | 0.8m [1.0m] | 0.9m [1.2m] | 1.0m [1.3m] | 0.9m [1.2m] | 1.1m [1.4m] | 1.2m [1.5m] | 1.1m [1.4m] |
| 1st Swell Dir | NW310° | NW315° | NW307° | NW310° | NW315° | NW307° | NW310° | NW315° | NW307° | NW310° | NW315° | NW307° | NW310° | NW315° | NW307° | NW310° | NW315° | NW307° |
| 1st Period (s) | 13s | 13s | 13s | 12s | 13s | 12s | 12s | 13s | 12s | 12s | 13s | 12s | 12s | 13s | 12s | 12s | 13s | 13s |
| 1st Power (kJ) | 436 kJ | 519 kJ | 436 kJ | 269 kJ | 360 kJ | 269 kJ | 213 kJ | 292 kJ | 213 kJ | 213 kJ | 292 kJ | 213 kJ | 269 kJ | 360 kJ | 269 kJ | 402 kJ | 519 kJ | 436 kJ |
2nd Swell Swell 2 (Size · s · kJ) | 0.6m · 11sWNW110 kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 15sWNW150 kJ · 293° | 0.6m · 11sWNW110 kJ · 285° | 0.5m · 10sWNW69 kJ · 288° | 0.5m · 15sWNW104 kJ · 293° | 0.5m · 10sWNW69 kJ · 285° | 0.4m · 10sWNW44 kJ · 288° | 0.5m · 15sWNW104 kJ · 293° | 0.4m · 10sWNW44 kJ · 285° | 0.4m · 10sWNW44 kJ · 288° | 0.5m · 15sWNW104 kJ · 293° | 0.4m · 10sWNW44 kJ · 285° | 0.5m · 10sWNW69 kJ · 288° | 0.5m · 15sWNW104 kJ · 293° | 0.5m · 10sWNW69 kJ · 285° | 0.6m · 10sWNW100 kJ · 288° | 0.6m · 15sWNW150 kJ · 293° | 0.6m · 11sWNW110 kJ · 285° |
3rd Swell Swell 3 (Size · s · kJ) | 0.2m · 10sNNW11 kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10sN11 kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 10sNNW11 kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 9sNNW10 kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10sN11 kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 9sNNW10 kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 9sNNW10 kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10sN11 kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 9sNNW10 kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 9sNNW10 kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10sN11 kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 9sNNW10 kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 9sNNW10 kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10sN11 kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 9sNNW10 kJ · 341° | 0.2m · 9sNNW10 kJ · 344° | 0.2m · 10sN11 kJ · 349° | 0.2m · 10sNNW11 kJ · 341° |
| Wave Shape | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse | Aligned Pulse |
| Wind | NE9 km/h5 kt | ENE11 km/h6 kt | ENE13 km/h7 kt | NE11 km/h6 kt | ENE13 km/h7 kt | ENE15 km/h8 kt | NE11 km/h6 kt | ENE13 km/h7 kt | ENE13 km/h7 kt | NE9 km/h5 kt | ENE11 km/h6 kt | ENE11 km/h6 kt | NE9 km/h5 kt | ENE9 km/h5 kt | ENE11 km/h6 kt | NE9 km/h5 kt | ENE11 km/h6 kt | ENE11 km/h6 kt |
| Wind Effect | Cross-off | Cross-off | Offshore | Cross-off | Cross-off | Offshore | Cross-off | Cross-off | Offshore | Cross-off | Cross-off | Offshore | Cross-off | Cross-off | Offshore | Cross-off | Cross-off | Offshore |
| Entry / Exit | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | BackwashTide Caution ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | BackwashTide Caution ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | BackwashTide Caution ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) | In PocketTide OK ({tide}m) |
| High / Low Tide | HI: 02:10 (2.2m)HI: 14:20 (2.2m) LO: 08:15 (0.1m)LO: 20:35 (-0.0m) | HI: 02:45 (2.2m)HI: 14:50 (2.2m) LO: 08:50 (0.2m)LO: 21:05 (0.0m) | HI: 03:15 (2.1m)HI: 15:25 (2.1m) LO: 09:20 (0.2m)LO: 21:35 (0.1m) | HI: 03:45 (2.1m)HI: 15:50 (2.0m) LO: 09:50 (0.3m)LO: 22:00 (0.2m) | HI: 04:15 (2.0m)HI: 16:20 (1.9m) LO: 10:20 (0.4m)LO: 22:30 (0.3m) | HI: 04:45 (1.9m)HI: 16:45 (1.8m) LO: 10:50 (0.5m)LO: 22:55 (0.4m) | ||||||||||||
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