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Lat Long: 32.64° N 16.95° W

Praia Formosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Formosa sea temperature is
23.2°C
1.5° 

Praia Formosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia Formosa surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 9 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, W swell with 6,369 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with NW swell.

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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 11th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 19th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 9th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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12
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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34
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292
1801
1015
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3121
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1622
501
258
747
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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High Tide
10:57AM1.90m
11:30PM1.83m
11:42AM1.96m
00:08AM1.92m
12:21PM1.98m
00:44AM1.99m
12:58PM1.97m
1:17AM2.02m
1:33PM1.94m
1:49AM2.02m
2:07PM1.89m
2:22AM1.98m
2:42PM1.81m
2:56AM1.92m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.25m
5:33AM0.34m
5:57PM0.20m
6:13AM0.26m
6:31PM0.17m
6:49AM0.21m
7:03PM0.17m
7:24AM0.18m
7:35PM0.20m
7:58AM0.19m
8:06PM0.24m
8:32AM0.23m
8:38PM0.31m
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Temp °C
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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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