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

July 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 July?

About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.

Surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in July

Surfing Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in July: outside the main surf season, air around 22°C, sea around 23°C, 0.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

22°C

Sea temperature

23°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

23 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 23°C in July, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in July

Offshore of Madeira (Jardim do Mar), waves in July average 1.4 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 2.0 m — the smallest 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?: July 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 July?: About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in July?: Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.