Praia Formosa
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Location
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| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Pizo
0.99 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Cabo Girão
3.02 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Cais do funchal
3.19 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |