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

August 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 August?

About 24°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in August

Surfing Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in August: outside the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 24°C, 0.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

23°C

Sea temperature

24°C

Rain

0.2 mm/day

Wind

22 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.9 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From NNE (23°)

What to wear: with the sea around 24°C in August, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in August

Offshore of Madeira (Jardim do Mar), waves in August average 1.4 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 11th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.9 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the NNE.

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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?: August 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 August?: About 24°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in August?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.