Praia Formosa surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 12 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
18.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s 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 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
NW
9
0.2
SSW
17
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
121
118
62
59
58
33
32
15
15
16
17
15
16
38
36
14
30
108
92
82
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
W
0
NNW
5
E
5
NW
0
W
10
NW
5
NE
15
N
15
NNE
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
NW
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNE
0
ENE
5
NNE
5
NE
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
11:16AM1.63m
11:26PM1.82m
12:03PM1.79m
00:15AM1.94m
12:48PM1.94m
1:02AM2.05m
1:31PM2.07m
1:49AM2.12m
2:15PM2.15m
2:36AM2.13m
2:59PM2.19m
3:25AM2.09m
3:46PM2.18m
Low Tide
5:14PM0.53m
5:48AM0.30m
6:04PM0.38m
6:32AM0.16m
6:51PM0.24m
7:16AM0.06m
7:37PM0.11m
7:59AM0.01m
8:24PM0.02m
8:44AM0.01m
9:11PM-0.01m
9:29AM0.07m
10:01PM0.02m
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7:11
7:11
7:09
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:07
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8:55
8:57
8:58
8:59
8:59
9:00
9:00
1
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
17
17
16
18
18
16
17
18
15
18
18
16
17
17
15
18
18
16
16
18
17
17
17
17
17
18
15
15
17
14
18
18
15
16
17
14
18
19
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
12
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
S
15
0.4
NW
6
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.4
NW
15
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
Energy kJ
98
121
93
72
70
41
23
32
15
8
8
17
12
41
21
20
12
54
108
92
82
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
N
12
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
N
9
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
17
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
123
65
118
62
59
58
33
10
9
15
16
12
10
16
38
16
14
13
27
12
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
NW
9
0.2
S
14
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
S
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
24
22
3
3
12
10
7
7
5
5
3
15
1
1
36
14
30
13
51
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
3
0.9
NNW
5
0.9
N
8
1.1
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
6
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
6
0.3
NNE
3
0.5
NE
6
Energy kJ
5
33
89
47
91
110
144
114
109
132
42
67
33
1
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
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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