Praia Formosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.64° N 16.95° W

Praia Formosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia Formosa sea temperature is
23.3° 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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
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S
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
162
246
101
188
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225
153
148
126
86
56
57
36
27
22
44
17
74
36
31
61
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
0
NNW
5
SSW
10
WNW
0
SE
5
SW
5
SSW
0
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0
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ESE
5
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5
ENE
10
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10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
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NE
20
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glassy
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High Tide
12:56PM1.95m
1:27AM1.90m
1:50PM2.10m
2:20AM1.98m
2:40PM2.22m
3:10AM2.02m
3:27PM2.29m
3:57AM2.01m
4:13PM2.29m
4:42AM1.97m
4:58PM2.23m
5:26AM1.89m
5:42PM2.11m
Low Tide
7:14PM0.21m
7:32AM0.21m
8:09PM0.08m
8:22AM0.13m
9:00PM-0.01m
9:09AM0.09m
9:48PM-0.04m
9:54AM0.08m
10:34PM-0.01m
10:38AM0.13m
11:18PM0.08m
11:21AM0.22m
00:02AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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