Ponta Pequena

Complete Guide to Ponta Pequena

This live webcam offers a privileged view of this location in Madeira, a Portuguese island located in the Atlantic Ocean. Madeira is known worldwide for its exceptional natural beauty, year-round mild subtropical climate, and dramatic volcanic landscapes that attract millions of visitors annually. This specific region possesses unique characteristics that make it a popular tourist destination for activities such as hiking, nature observation, surfing, and cultural exploration. Use this webcam to monitor weather conditions in real-time and plan your visit with confidence.

This live webcam captures current conditions in real-time, allowing visitors and residents to monitor weather, sea state, visibility, and local activity before planning their activities. Madeira is famous for its unique microclimates - different regions of the island can experience completely different weather conditions at the same time. This webcam offers a valuable window into the specific local conditions of this area.

How to Use This Webcam

  • • Check conditions before leaving home to better plan your day
  • • Compare with other webcams in the region for a complete picture
  • • Refresh the page to see the most recent conditions and monitor changes

Best Viewing Times

  • • Early morning (7-9am): Best visibility, fewer clouds in mountains
  • • Midday (11am-1pm): Ideal beach and natural pool conditions
  • • Evening (6-7pm): Dramatic coastal views and surf conditions

Madeira Island presents a unique geography shaped by volcanic activity over millions of years. This webcam is strategically positioned to capture the geological and climatic characteristics of this specific region. Weather conditions in Madeira vary dramatically between the south coast (generally sunny and sheltered) and the north coast (more exposed to Atlantic winds and precipitation). Use this webcam in conjunction with other cameras across the island to gain a complete understanding of current weather patterns across different microclimate zones.

Visitor Information

When planning your visit to Madeira, this webcam offers valuable insights into current local conditions. The island features excellent tourist infrastructure with transportation options including public buses, taxis, and rental cars. Most locations are accessible by road, though some remote areas may require hiking or 4x4 vehicles. It's recommended to check local weather conditions via this webcam and consult regional weather forecasts before undertaking outdoor activities, especially mountain hiking or water activities.

This location is part of the comprehensive Madeira webcam network that covers the entire island, from Funchal's bustling harbor to Porto Moniz's remote natural pools, from mountain peaks like Pico do Areeiro to Calheta's golden sand beaches. The platform provides 24/7 access to 50+ strategically positioned HD cameras, enabling visitors and residents to monitor conditions in real-time, plan activities with confidence, and discover Madeira's diverse natural beauty. Each webcam offers a unique perspective on the island's microclimates, landscapes, and daily life.

Ponta Pequena

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A stunning view from the Ponta Pequena viewpoint, offering a dramatic perspective of the rugged southwest coastline.

This live webcam from Madeira offers a real-time window into Ponta Pequena, allowing visitors to virtually explore the natural beauty and current conditions before their physical visit.

Madeira, known as the "Island of Eternal Spring", provides a unique subtropical climate with distinct microclimates across different regions. This webcam captures local weather conditions, people movement, maritime activity, and seasonal changes that characterize this specific area of the island.

About this webcam

Ponta Pequena webcam provides a live view of Ponta Pequena, Madeira. It's handy for checking local conditions, planning a visit and enjoying the scenery in real time. It also helps you gauge visibility and activity on the ground. For visitors and locals, it's a quick way to pick the best time to go.

Ideal to assess swell, period, direction and wind. Combine with forecasts and tides to pick the right spot more consistently.

For surfing, combine the live read with forecasts (swell/wind/tide). Watch swell direction and wind shelter from nearby cliffs.

Quick facts

  • Location: Ponta Pequena, Madeira
  • Category: Surfing Spots
  • Best time to watch: Year-round surf potential; best in winter swells
  • Coordinates: 32.7050, -17.0950

Weather Information

Madeira has a mild climate year-round. Use the webcams for real-time conditions (visibility, sea state, wind).

About the area

This page belongs to the Surfing Spots category in Madeira and groups 5 related webcams. Use the category link to explore nearby views and compare conditions.

Madeira offers an impressive diversity of landscapes and microclimates, from volcanic beaches to mountain peaks, subtropical valleys to dramatic cliffs. Each webcam captures the unique characteristics of its location, providing real-time views that help visitors plan activities, check weather conditions, and discover the best times to explore each region of the island.

Quick Tips for Visitors

  • Check sea state and visibility via the webcam before heading out.
  • Madeira weather changes fast: bring a light jacket.
  • Respect signage and local guidance.

About the area

This page belongs to the Surfing Spots category in Madeira and groups 5 related webcams. Use the category link to explore nearby views and compare conditions.

Madeira offers an impressive diversity of landscapes and microclimates, from volcanic beaches to mountain peaks, subtropical valleys to dramatic cliffs. Each webcam captures the unique characteristics of its location, providing real-time views that help visitors plan activities, check weather conditions, and discover the best times to explore each region of the island.

Highlights

  • Consistent point break
  • Intermediate-friendly waves
  • Rocky point setup
  • Regular surf conditions

Nearby attractions

  • Jardim do Mar
  • Paul do Mar fishing village
  • Coastal hiking trails

Travel tips

  • Use leash and suitable wetsuit.
  • Respect lineup priority.
  • Avoid heavy shorebreak above your level.
Visit Planning

Use this webcam to check current conditions before setting out. Weather conditions in Madeira can vary significantly between regions due to the island's unique microclimates. It's recommended to check multiple webcams to get a complete picture of conditions across different areas of your planned route.

About this webcam

This live webcam from Madeira offers a real-time window into Ponta Pequena, allowing visitors to virtually explore the natural beauty and current conditions before their physical visit.

Madeira, known as the "Island of Eternal Spring", provides a unique subtropical climate with distinct microclimates across different regions. This webcam captures local weather conditions, people movement, maritime activity, and seasonal changes that characterize this specific area of the island.

About this webcam

Ponta Pequena webcam provides a live view of Ponta Pequena, Madeira. It's handy for checking local conditions, planning a visit and enjoying the scenery in real time. It also helps you gauge visibility and activity on the ground. For visitors and locals, it's a quick way to pick the best time to go.

Ideal to assess swell, period, direction and wind. Combine with forecasts and tides to pick the right spot more consistently.

For surfing, combine the live read with forecasts (swell/wind/tide). Watch swell direction and wind shelter from nearby cliffs.

Quick facts

  • Location: Ponta Pequena, Madeira
  • Category: Surfing Spots
  • Best time to watch: Year-round surf potential; best in winter swells
  • Coordinates: 32.7050, -17.0950

Weather Information

Madeira has a mild climate year-round. Use the webcams for real-time conditions (visibility, sea state, wind).

About the area

This page belongs to the Surfing Spots category in Madeira and groups 5 related webcams. Use the category link to explore nearby views and compare conditions.

Madeira offers an impressive diversity of landscapes and microclimates, from volcanic beaches to mountain peaks, subtropical valleys to dramatic cliffs. Each webcam captures the unique characteristics of its location, providing real-time views that help visitors plan activities, check weather conditions, and discover the best times to explore each region of the island.

Quick Tips for Visitors

  • Check sea state and visibility via the webcam before heading out.
  • Madeira weather changes fast: bring a light jacket.
  • Respect signage and local guidance.

About the area

This page belongs to the Surfing Spots category in Madeira and groups 5 related webcams. Use the category link to explore nearby views and compare conditions.

Madeira offers an impressive diversity of landscapes and microclimates, from volcanic beaches to mountain peaks, subtropical valleys to dramatic cliffs. Each webcam captures the unique characteristics of its location, providing real-time views that help visitors plan activities, check weather conditions, and discover the best times to explore each region of the island.

Highlights

  • Consistent point break
  • Intermediate-friendly waves
  • Rocky point setup
  • Regular surf conditions

Nearby attractions

  • Jardim do Mar
  • Paul do Mar fishing village
  • Coastal hiking trails

Travel tips

  • Use leash and suitable wetsuit.
  • Respect lineup priority.
  • Avoid heavy shorebreak above your level.
Visit Planning

Use this webcam to check current conditions before setting out. Weather conditions in Madeira can vary significantly between regions due to the island's unique microclimates. It's recommended to check multiple webcams to get a complete picture of conditions across different areas of your planned route.