Praia Formosa Beach Forecast and Live Conditions
Funchal's main beach, the most beginner-friendly break on the island.
Current conditions
Right now Praia Formosa has a 0.7 m swell at 5.6 seconds from the E (moderate), wind 9 km/h from the NE, and the water is about 24C. The UV index is 4. The next high tide is at 00:08 at 2.2 m. Updated 21 Oct, 22:15 (Madeira local time).
Today by the hour
- 06:00: 0.6 m swell at 9.3s, wind 7 km/h from the N
- 09:00: 0.6 m swell at 9.3s, wind 7 km/h from the NE
- 12:00: 0.5 m swell at 9.3s, wind 7 km/h from the E
- 15:00: 0.5 m swell at 8.6s, wind 10 km/h from the SE
- 18:00: 0.7 m swell at 5.7s, wind 3 km/h from the NE
- 21:00: 0.7 m swell at 5.3s, wind 8 km/h from the NE
Tides today
- High tide 00:08 at 2.2 m
- Low tide 06:05 at 1.1 m
- High tide 12:13 at 2.4 m
- Low tide 18:32 at 0.9 m
Forecast
- Wed, 21 Oct: 0.8 m swell at 10.1s, wind up to 10 km/h
- Thu, 22 Oct: 0.9 m swell at 9.8s, wind up to 9 km/h
- Fri, 23 Oct: 0.9 m swell at 11.9s, wind up to 11 km/h
See the live webcam at Praia Formosa.
Common questions
Is Praia Formosa good for beginners?
Praia Formosa is one of the more forgiving spots in Madeira and suits beginners in calm conditions.
What is the water temperature at Praia Formosa?
The water is currently about 24C. Around Madeira the sea ranges from roughly 18C in late winter to 24C in late summer.
What are the tide times at Praia Formosa today?
Today's tides at Praia Formosa: high 00:08 at 2.2 m, low 06:05 at 1.1 m, high 12:13 at 2.4 m, low 18:32 at 0.9 m.
Does Praia Formosa have a live webcam?
Yes. You can check the live view before you go from the Madeira weather and webcams page.