Praia Formosa surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 10 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
18.9° 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 13th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 13th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
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
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
NW
6
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
419
235
176
211
203
193
123
121
118
62
59
58
33
32
29
15
15
17
15
16
38
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
10
W
5
NW
0
NNW
5
W
0
NNE
10
NW
0
SE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
5
NW
0
ESE
10
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
9:11AM1.39m
9:32PM1.59m
10:20AM1.49m
10:33PM1.69m
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
Low Tide
3:06PM0.73m
4:05AM0.58m
4:16PM0.65m
5:00AM0.45m
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
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rain showers
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clear
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part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:09
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:54
8:55
8:55
8:57
8:58
8:59
8:59
1
2
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
17
18
16
18
18
17
17
17
16
18
18
16
17
17
14
17
17
16
14
14
14
15
17
14
17
17
17
18
18
16
18
19
16
15
15
12
17
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
NNW
12
0.7
W
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
N
12
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
N
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
N
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.5
NW
7
0.2
S
15
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
419
185
140
203
47
193
100
121
58
78
33
41
14
9
15
14
24
17
40
38
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
NNW
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
NNW
12
0.5
N
12
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
N
12
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
NW
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
N
13
0.3
N
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
Energy kJ
73
186
138
211
106
77
123
66
118
62
9
58
33
13
29
15
15
12
21
37
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
11
0.5
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.5
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.1
S
17
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
21
2
176
16
203
2
2
24
12
6
59
12
10
32
9
8
8
3
15
16
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
W
9
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.4
N
3
0.5
NW
4
0.5
N
3
0.7
NNE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.4
WNW
4
Energy kJ
235
123
45
33
3
9
5
51
54
54
62
19
6
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
5
19
19
19
19
19
19
464
5
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
5
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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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