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This is the main Funchal beach stretch, so check the exact point section and the shoreline before committing.
Surf GuideMadeira
Praia Formosa
Praia Formosa is Funchal main beach, a prominent shoreline landmark with an inconsistent but real surf window when southwest swell and northeast wind line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Praia Formosa in Madeira.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationMadeira, PT
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 12 s
- Wind S 11 kt
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The surf window is inconsistent, northeast wind is the clean side, southwest swell is the trigger, and tide is secondary to the local shoreline shape.
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