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Ponta do Pargo

Madeira, Portugal · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Flat · Bumpy · N
Wave
0m
Period
4.2s
Wind
18 km/h Cross
Tide
High

Tide · today

High · High in 36m
1.9m0.8m05h09h13h17h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Atlantic/Madeira local

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
0m
4.2s
15 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0m
4.2s
18 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.1m
4.2s
22 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.1m
4.6s
23 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.1m
5.4s
21 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.1m
5.7s
21 km/h
Offshore

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
0.1m
5s
17 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0m
6s
12 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.2m
6s
14 km/h
Offshore
15:00
0.2m
7.9s
20 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.3m
9s
17 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.1m
7s
18 km/h
Offshore

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
0.2m
5.7s
12 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.1m
5.6s
14 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.1m
5.7s
14 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.1m
5.7s
20 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.1m
5.5s
20 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.1m
5.3s
17 km/h
Offshore

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
0.1m
4.3s
10 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0m
5.2s
9 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0m
7.3s
7 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
8.1s
6 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
7.9s
9 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.2m
7.7s
12 km/h
Offshore

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
0.3m
7.4s
2 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.3m
7.4s
6 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.3m
7.3s
4 km/h
Offshore
15:00
0.3m
7.3s
3 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.3m
7.2s
8 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.3m
7.1s
10 km/h
Offshore

About Ponta do Pargo

Ponta do Pargo is a point break in Madeira, Portugal. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the W with light offshore winds from the NE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Point
Bottom
Unknown
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
W
Best wind direction
NE
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Ponta do Pargo surf FAQ

Is Ponta do Pargo good for beginners?+

Ponta do Pargo is a point break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for Ponta do Pargo?+

Different days call for different boards. Ponta do Pargo can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What are the best conditions for Ponta do Pargo?+

Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the W with light offshore winds from the NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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