Porto da Cruz Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Madeira)
Photo credit: Martim Ferreira
Surf Break: Porto da Cruz
| Name: | Porto da Cruz |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SW |
Porto da Cruz in Madeira is a fairly exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the north. A left hand reef. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. Rarely crowded here. Take care to avoid the rocks.
Overall Porto da Cruz Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Porto da Cruz surf quality by season and Porto da Cruz surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Porto da Cruz |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Porto da Cruz:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Faial | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Machico | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Ponta Delgada | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Faja da Areia | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ponta do Sol | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Porto da Cruz: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1066 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1106 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1271 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1313 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 1316 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Porto da Cruz: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 1302 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 1302 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1330 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1330 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 1365 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Porto da Cruz: |
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| Closest ski area | Oukaimeden (Morocco) | 534 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 679 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 738 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 805 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 819 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Porto da Cruz: |
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| Closest city location | Santana (Portugal) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Machico (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Camacha (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Santa Cruz (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Funchal (Portugal) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Porto da Cruz is Porto Santo Airport (PXO) in Madeira, which is 56 km (35 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Porto da Cruz is La Palma (Santa Cruz De La Palma) Airport (SPC) in Spain, 469 km (291 miles) away.
