Praia Formosa Surf Guide
Praia Formosa in Madeira is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the northeast with some shelter here from southeast winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The point break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.
Praia Formosa Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 22.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Praia Formosa:
The best conditions reported for surf at Praia Formosa occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
Praia Formosa Surf:
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 14:29 Local time| woensdag 28 | do | |||
| 3PM | 6PM | 9PM | 0AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | off | cross- off |
glass | glass |
















