Praia Formosa Surf Break
Lat Long: 32.64° N 16.95° W

Praia Formosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Praia Formosa

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Praia Formosa sea temperature is
20.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, S swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period with S 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period. 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 0.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 12th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 12th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 12th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
50
28
26
57
40
38
58
50
75
72
101
92
90
92
86
50
54
55
55
32
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
N
5
N
5
N
0
ENE
0
E
5
N
5
N
5
N
5
N
5
W
5
E
5
WNW
5
WSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
8:32PM1.68m
9:20AM1.54m
9:36PM1.70m
10:24AM1.63m
10:39PM1.76m
11:22AM1.75m
11:40PM1.84m
12:17PM1.88m
00:38AM1.93m
1:08PM2.00m
1:33AM2.00m
1:59PM2.11m
2:26AM2.03m
Low Tide
3:02AM0.50m
3:17PM0.62m
4:03AM0.44m
4:25PM0.55m
5:02AM0.35m
5:27PM0.43m
5:58AM0.26m
6:25PM0.30m
6:51AM0.18m
7:20PM0.17m
7:41AM0.12m
8:13PM0.06m
8:31AM0.10m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:13
9:14
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
 mm
Temp °C
22
18
20
20
17
21
21
18
22
22
18
22
22
18
22
23
18
22
22
19
22
Feels °C
22
18
20
19
15
20
20
18
23
23
20
23
24
19
23
24
18
24
24
20
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
77
50
41
72
57
40
38
18
38
23
107
78
64
31
52
54
26
31
30
37
32
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
N
7
Energy kJ
36
22
28
26
15
12
22
25
16
75
72
101
92
90
92
86
50
54
55
55
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
17
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
27
13
13
9
9
11
23
58
50
16
22
19
19
6
16
51
29
25
38
13
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.5
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
91
99
83
114
153
244
201
227
222
171
2
28
6
7
9
6
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
14
14
1
14
14
14
1
1
1
14
0
1
5
0
0
14
14
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
9
9
6
6
5
5
7
8
6
5
4
9
5
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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