Spots

Madeira Surf Spots

Every spot we can stand behind, across Madeira's coastline. The north coast holds the beginner-friendly beach breaks; the southwest holds the advanced point breaks. Pick by your level.

Beginner-friendly

Porto da Cruz (Alagoa & Maiata)
Beach break (black volcanic sand)
Hosts regional championships; established surf community + multiple schools.
Machico
Seixal
Jetty-created lefts
Fajã da Areia
Beach break

Intermediate

Ponta Pequena
Right point break

Advanced / Expert

Jardim do Mar
Right point break
Hazards: Shallow reef, rocks, strong currents
Cult spot for international surfers; world-class status.
Paul do Mar
Boulder point break
Hazards: Rocky seabed, powerful waves
Ponta Pequena
Right point break
Ribeira da Janela
Left point break

Not yet verified

These places get called surf spots online. We have not been able to confirm they hold a rideable wave often enough to send you there, so we are not rating them until a local surfer signs off. Listed here so you know we looked.

Madalena do Mar - Shingle bay - breaks rarely

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