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. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. The point breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for rocks.
Praia Formosa Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 20.2°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:
Saturday, 6 June 2026, 09:21 Local time| Saturday 06 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | glass | glass | glass | glass |
















