Achadas da Cruz is the cable-car reef check on the northwest coast of Madeira, a steeply accessed pebble beach with a very consistent reef and a quiet lineup. It rewards a clean northwest pulse and southwest offshore wind more than casual checking. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Achadas Da Cruz in Madeira.
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Southwest offshore wind and northwest swell are the clean pair, tide works across the cycle, and the lineup is usually empty.
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Cable-car access, rocky reef, and very consistent surf make this a distinctive Madeira check.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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