Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal
Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
The beach is the 10 minutes away from the center of Funchal.
Nearest Airports
Distance
25km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
The beach is the 10 minutes away from the center of Funchal.
Nearest Airports
Distance
25km from spot
Best Schools in Madeira
Riding Conditions in Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm water, average temperature 20°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
Good beach for West winds, but they are rare.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm water, average temperature 20°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
Good beach for West winds, but they are rare.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small beaches, with many rocks.
The sea in this place does not have waves, so flat to choppy.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small beaches, with many rocks.
The sea in this place does not have waves, so flat to choppy.
Need to know
Beach risk reported: Trees .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Beach risk reported: Trees .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Madeira
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Madeira is not ideal for kite or windsurfing.
Webcams around Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal
Webcams around Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 1 kitesurf school and 2 kitesurf spots in Madeira.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Madeira / Praia Formosa, Portugal
