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

September 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 September?

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

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

Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.

Surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in September

Surfing Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in September: outside the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 24°C, 0.6 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

0.6 mm/day

Wind

19 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.6 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.3 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From N (0°)

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

Surf size in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in September

Offshore of Madeira (Jardim do Mar), waves in September average 1.6 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 2.0 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.3 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 seconds from the N.

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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is September a good month to surf Madeira (Jardim do Mar)?: September 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 September?: About 24°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Madeira (Jardim do Mar) in September?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.