Ribeira da Janela · point break, advanced, best on NNW/N/NW swell with S/SSE/SSW wind, high tide. Left point at the river mouth on Madeira's north coast, working at high tide from around 2 m of north-northwest swell. WannaSurf flags it crowded and locals-run, with…
Contreira · point break, advanced, best on NNW/N/NW swell with S/SSE/SSW wind, all tides. Left point on the north-west side of Madeira that works on north-northwest swell with southerly wind. Surf-Forecast calls it unreliable and rarely crowded, a few locals…
Achadas da Cruz · reef break, advanced, best on NW/N/W swell with S/SE/E wind, all tides. Remote flat-rock reef below cliffs on Madeira's northwest tip, reached by cable car. Wannasurf calls it world class and it is usually empty.
Ponta do Pargo · point break, advanced, best on NW/W/N swell with S/SE/E wind, all tides. Right point on Madeira's western tip near the lighthouse, rated a regional classic. Breaks only sometimes, and wannasurf has few details.
When to surf in Porto Moniz
Best months for intermediate surfers: February, November. The water goes from about 18 °C in March (3/2 mm fullsuit) to 24 °C in September (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Days per month at the best third of the 4 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Porto Moniz?
The best-known are Ribeira da Janela, Contreira, Achadas da Cruz, Ponta do Pargo. In all, 4 spots lie within 10 km: 1 reef break, 3 point breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Porto Moniz?
Porto Moniz is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
When is the best time to surf in Porto Moniz?
For intermediate surfers February, November.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Porto Moniz?
The sea goes from about 18 °C in March (3/2 mm fullsuit) to 24 °C in September (Boardshorts / rash vest).