Praia Formosa surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 18 May 2026 WEST
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Praia Formosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia Formosa sea temperature is
18.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Formosa this week:

The surf forecast for Praia Formosa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Formosa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 19th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Formosa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
WNW
14
1.3
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
50
44
36
650
537
309
140
204
212
310
387
334
275
157
122
56
32
30
37
37
Wind (km/h)
0
SSE
5
NNW
5
NE
5
E
5
NNE
5
ENE
0
NNE
0
WNW
0
N
0
NNE
5
NW
0
N
0
WNW
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
4:16AM2.00m
4:36PM2.13m
5:09AM1.87m
5:29PM2.04m
6:08AM1.72m
6:29PM1.93m
7:13AM1.60m
7:35PM1.84m
8:25AM1.53m
8:46PM1.77m
9:38AM1.53m
9:56PM1.74m
10:43AM1.58m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.02m
10:16AM0.16m
10:55PM0.11m
11:07AM0.28m
11:54PM0.22m
12:03PM0.41m
00:59AM0.34m
1:07PM0.52m
2:12AM0.43m
2:20PM0.60m
3:26AM0.46m
3:36PM0.61m
4:31AM0.45m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:05
Temp °C
19
17
18
18
17
20
20
18
22
21
18
22
22
18
23
23
20
25
25
23
26
20
18
18
19
18
22
22
20
24
23
19
23
23
17
22
22
19
23
23
22
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
1.3
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
96
112
56
52
650
537
309
140
204
212
310
387
334
275
157
122
56
32
30
26
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
7
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
NW
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
NW
6
0.4
NW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
9
Energy kJ
27
17
16
5
41
22
31
76
73
70
11
59
34
34
35
17
5
25
27
24
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
E
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
NNW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
NE
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
19
0.3
NW
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
19
Energy kJ
10
50
44
36
7
56
85
33
73
14
69
3
35
7
17
17
17
37
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
8
0.4
NE
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.8
E
6
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.5
N
3
0.7
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
6
1.2
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
NE
8
Energy kJ
167
6
4
8
51
35
27
5
24
39
128
198
221
204
257
247
230
255
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
1
1
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
14
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
7
9
5
4
4
5
6
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Information about the Praia Formosa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia Formosa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia Formosa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia Formosa surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Praia Formosa) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Praia Formosa may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Praia Formosa is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Camara de Lobos. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camara de Lobos. Camara de Lobos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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