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 TIDE HOURS: 07:30–13:00 (0.50m–1.60m)
POWER & SIZE NOW
104 kJ
0.6m · Sets 0.8m
Seawall Backwash Gate: < 1.85m
24-HOUR TIDE CHART — JARDIM DO MARLow to Mid-Rising Tide (avoid high tide > 1.85m backwash)
2.2m1.2m0.4mOPTIMAL SESSION WINDOW (SEAWALL BACKWASH GATE: < 1.85M)NOW: 1.12m ▲00:0004:0008:0012:0016:0020:0023:59
Low Tide
0.2m to 0.7m
Rocks more exposed; waves steeper.
Mid Incoming Tide
0.8m to 1.5m
Usually the best window for most beaches.
High Tide
1.6m to 2.2m
Deeper water, watch out for shorebreak/walls on exit.
Mid Outgoing Tide
1.5m to 0.8m
Watch for stronger outflow currents in channels.
BEST HOURS TO SURF TODAY
07:30 – 13:00 (330 min)
Ideal tide height: 0.50m a 1.60m
SAFE HOURS TO ENTER & EXIT THE WATER
07:00 – 13:45 (405 min)
Boat Ramp Safe · Zero Seawall Backwash (< 1.85m)
Current tide height: 0.25m (falling)