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 0.5 m swell at 7.9 seconds from the NW (small), wind 2 km/h from the SE, and the water is about 25C. The UV index is 3. The next high tide is at 01:12 at 2.1 m. Updated 24 Aug, 22:15 (Madeira local time).
Today by the hour
- 06:00: 1 m swell at 6.9s, wind 7 km/h from the NE
- 09:00: 0.9 m swell at 5.7s, wind 4 km/h from the NE
- 12:00: 0.8 m swell at 6.7s, wind 8 km/h from the S
- 15:00: 0.8 m swell at 5.9s, wind 8 km/h from the S
- 18:00: 0.6 m swell at 7.4s, wind 9 km/h from the S
- 21:00: 0.5 m swell at 8.2s, wind 5 km/h from the S
Tides today
- High tide 01:12 at 2.1 m
- Low tide 07:10 at 1.1 m
- High tide 13:24 at 2.4 m
- Low tide 19:43 at 1.0 m
Forecast
- Mon, 24 Aug: 1.1 m swell at 8.4s, wind up to 9 km/h
- Tue, 25 Aug: 0.5 m swell at 9.5s, wind up to 9 km/h
- Wed, 26 Aug: 0.5 m swell at 10.3s, wind up to 8 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 25C. 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 01:12 at 2.1 m, low 07:10 at 1.1 m, high 13:24 at 2.4 m, low 19:43 at 1.0 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.