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NW or W swell and rising/falling water are the best timing windows.
It is world class and experienced-surfers only, with rocks underfoot, a powerful drop, and empty crowds.
Surf GuideMadeira
Fajã dos Padres
Fajã dos Padres is a hidden cliff-bottom surf cove on Madeira's south coast, a right-hand point over flat rocks that only works sometimes but can deliver world-class power when the island lines up. The surf comes with a cable-car and boat-access feel rather than an easy roadside beach check. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Fajã dos Padres in Madeira.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationMadeira, PT
Forecast
- Waves 1 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind SE 3 kt
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Access is part of the decision here: the spot sits below the cliffs and the cable car is the standard approach, with a short walk from the landing area.
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