Praia Formosa surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 27 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
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Praia Formosa surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with 477 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSW 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 Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 30th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 30th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
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
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
259
266
231
225
253
193
167
165
257
477
446
270
270
155
131
127
159
115
183
333
243
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
0
ENE
0
SE
0
NNE
5
NNE
5
NW
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
N
10
NNE
5
N
10
N
5
NNW
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:35AM1.77m
1:00PM1.80m
1:15AM1.78m
1:36PM1.86m
1:53AM1.79m
2:11PM1.90m
2:29AM1.79m
2:45PM1.91m
3:05AM1.77m
3:21PM1.91m
3:41AM1.74m
3:57PM1.89m
4:17AM1.69m
Low Tide
6:27PM0.46m
6:46AM0.37m
7:08PM0.40m
7:21AM0.34m
7:45PM0.35m
7:55AM0.33m
8:21PM0.31m
8:28AM0.32m
8:56PM0.30m
9:03AM0.33m
9:33PM0.31m
9:38AM0.36m
10:10PM0.35m
10:13AM0.40m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
9:09
9:10
Temp °C
19
17
20
20
18
20
20
16
20
21
17
23
23
19
22
22
19
24
24
19
23
19
18
21
22
20
21
20
16
20
21
14
22
22
19
23
22
19
25
25
18
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
259
266
231
225
211
160
122
165
257
477
446
270
270
155
111
83
46
115
183
333
243
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
NW
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
Energy kJ
80
23
23
26
253
193
167
42
53
101
58
58
103
140
131
127
159
107
97
94
92
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
11
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NW
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
S
14
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
24
32
44
30
23
25
34
118
8
30
109
57
30
14
14
16
30
107
12
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
5
0.5
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
1
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1
NE
7
Energy kJ
5
2
23
35
47
72
116
160
164
160
160
160
164
156
136
119
104
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
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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