Is April a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?

April is outside Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in April?

About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in April?

Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 0.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.

Surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in April

Surfing Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in April: outside the main surf season, air around 17°C, sea around 19°C, 0.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

17°C

Sea temperature

19°C

Rain

0.9 mm/day

Wind

23 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.1 m (7 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.3 m (11 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 19°C in April, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in April

Offshore of Madeira (Jardim do Mar), waves in April average 2.1 m (7 ft), above the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.3 m (11 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

April in the context of Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s surf season

Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season runs October–March. April is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?: April is outside Madeira (Jardim do Mar)'s main surf season (October–March), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in April?: About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in April?: Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 0.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.