Praia Formosa surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 30 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
20.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Praia Formosa surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, WNW swell with 512 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with WNW 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 Sunday (May 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Formosa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 5th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
NW
14
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
485
454
319
265
152
131
127
159
153
173
491
347
260
183
116
85
288
458
341
247
229
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
N
10
N
5
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
5
NE
10
N
5
N
10
NNE
15
N
10
N
5
NE
10
N
5
NNW
10
NNW
0
NW
0
E
5
NW
0
NNW
0
S
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
2:29AM1.79m
2:45PM1.91m
3:05AM1.77m
3:21PM1.91m
3:41AM1.74m
3:57PM1.89m
4:17AM1.69m
4:34PM1.85m
4:55AM1.63m
5:13PM1.81m
5:35AM1.57m
5:55PM1.76m
6:21AM1.52m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.31m
8:28AM0.32m
8:56PM0.30m
9:03AM0.33m
9:33PM0.31m
9:38AM0.36m
10:10PM0.35m
10:13AM0.40m
10:49PM0.41m
10:50AM0.45m
11:30PM0.46m
11:30AM0.50m
00:15AM0.51m
12:15PM0.56m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:08
9:08
9:09
9:09
9:10
9:10
9:12
9:12
Temp °C
19
16
21
22
18
23
23
20
23
23
18
22
23
21
23
24
20
23
23
20
22
19
16
21
22
17
23
23
19
24
24
18
22
22
19
23
25
21
25
25
22
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
NW
14
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
Energy kJ
485
454
319
265
152
111
83
65
153
173
491
347
260
183
116
85
288
458
341
247
229
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
WNW
9
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
NE
6
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
101
58
58
103
140
131
127
159
43
107
94
92
59
59
56
72
146
29
33
11
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.5
S
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
S
14
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
9
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
N
9
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
8
30
109
57
30
14
14
17
109
88
94
2
9
2
18
55
29
6
28
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
Energy kJ
28
56
102
115
118
134
118
118
125
125
135
156
176
143
140
141
94
55
65
27
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
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)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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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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