Surf spot

Jardim do mar

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Country: Madeira
Coordinates: 32.7377, -17.2132

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Wave height (m)	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	0.9	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.1
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Wave period (s)	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.4	6.2	8.2	8.8	8.6	7.8	7.6	8.1	7.9	8.4	8.4	7.8	8.1	8.7	9.1	8.3	8.4	8.6	8.3	9.3	7.8	5.7	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.9	5.9	6.1	6	6.2	7.8	6.7	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.4	6.7	6.8	8.2	11.2	12.2	11.4	11.2
Wave energy (kJ)	49	51	49	47	50	52	49	47	54	89	95	94	78	70	68	61	62	62	39	30	51	38	37	25	40	43	40	44	39	42	48	46	54	72	94	111	97	95	104	105	98	107	154	159	183	176	156	145	126	123	105	167	315	384	353	312
Wind speed (km/h)	14.5	14.7	13.2	6.8	2	2.2	5.4	9.4	7.6	5.8	4.5	1.1	6.5	4.3	8.9	3.1	1.8	1.6	3.2	1.8	6.2	1	2.9	2.5	1.6	9.4	10.7	6.5	5.2	1.1	11	13.2	14.4	16.4	13.5	15.1	7.5	17.3	11	14	15.2	9.7	13	5.6	4.5	8.7	8.2	14.8	8.6	10.3	9.5	9	1.6	1.5	5.4	5.4
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Jardim do Mar, Madeira is one of the island’s most famous and powerful surf spots, known for its heavy reef-break waves and dramatic scenery.

Spot overview

Location: Southwest coast of Madeira, in the small village of Jardim do Mar
Wave type: Fast, powerful reef break
Best swell: Southwest, west, and northwest swells
Wind: Best with light offshore winds, typically from the northeast
Level: Advanced to expert only

What it’s like

Jardim do Mar is a world-class wave with long, fast walls and sections that can get very hollow and challenging. It’s known for producing big-wave conditions when the Atlantic swell is pumping, but even at smaller sizes it can still be heavy and technical. The wave breaks over a rocky reef, so precision is important.

Hazards

Shallow reef
Strong waves and powerful hold-downs
Crowded lineups when conditions are good
Local knowledge is very helpful
Not suitable for beginners

Village and atmosphere

The village of Jardim do Mar is beautiful and quiet, with narrow streets, stone houses, and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s a scenic and iconic place, making the surf experience feel very special even when you’re just watching from shore.

Best time to surf

Autumn to winter often brings the most consistent and powerful swells
Summer can be smaller and more manageable, though still surfable on the right day

In short

Jardim do Mar is a serious, high-performance reef break with world-class potential, best suited for experienced surfers looking for powerful waves in a stunning setting.