Praia Formosa surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 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
17.7° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 23rd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
W
9
1.2
WNW
10
0.7
W
8
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
319
456
694
910
680
631
294
194
267
69
110
32
18
18
71
184
140
330
390
339
322
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
5
NW
5
ENE
5
N
5
NE
5
N
10
N
10
N
0
NW
5
N
5
N
5
W
5
NNW
5
WNW
5
ENE
5
NNE
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
6:34PM1.82m
7:22AM1.55m
7:50PM1.71m
8:50AM1.46m
9:18PM1.68m
10:18AM1.49m
10:36PM1.74m
11:25AM1.59m
11:37PM1.83m
12:15PM1.71m
00:25AM1.90m
12:55PM1.82m
1:06AM1.95m
Low Tide
12:08PM0.46m
1:02AM0.43m
1:18PM0.60m
2:31AM0.52m
2:49PM0.68m
4:03AM0.51m
4:17PM0.64m
5:14AM0.43m
5:24PM0.54m
6:06AM0.34m
6:15PM0.44m
6:46AM0.26m
6:57PM0.35m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
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8:42
8:43
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:45
Temp °C
17
17
16
19
19
17
19
18
16
18
18
15
18
18
16
19
19
16
19
19
16
14
15
15
18
18
17
19
18
16
18
18
14
18
19
16
19
19
15
19
19
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
W
9
1.2
WNW
10
0.7
W
8
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
Energy kJ
319
456
694
910
680
631
294
194
267
69
110
32
18
37
59
184
140
330
390
339
322
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
NNW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.2
S
11
0.6
NW
10
0.1
S
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
11
0.2
NNW
9
0.7
NE
7
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
Energy kJ
58
142
57
28
28
28
153
140
9
79
2
29
20
18
71
8
47
65
56
40
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
11
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
NE
10
0.2
S
12
0.1
N
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
NW
13
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
19
0.4
WNW
17
0.1
NW
8
0.5
WNW
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
65
58
5
5
1
2
13
9
4
11
2
1
7
9
7
15
119
3
44
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
ENE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.9
NE
6
0.4
NNE
3
0.9
NE
7
1
NE
7
0.5
N
3
1
NE
7
0.5
N
4
0.6
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
Energy kJ
7
1
1
4
11
44
3
73
89
5
102
6
40
53
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
19
19
19
19
19
5
0
0
0
1
0
14
14
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
6
5
9
8
7
4
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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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