BeginnerBeach break

Porto da Cruz

Madeira, Portugal

Premier beginner spot featuring Alagoa and Maiata black sand beaches. Home to multiple surf schools and the established Porto da Cruz surf community. Sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions for learning.

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Wave Characteristics

Wave Type

Beach break

Bottom

Black volcanic sand

Optimal Swell

W/NW 1-5ft

Wind

SE offshore

Key Features

Consistent swellSandy bottomMultiple surf schoolsRegional championships

Safety & Hazards

High Safety

Known Hazards:

Occasional rip currents on high surf

Best beginner spot in Madeira with consistent conditions and full infrastructure.

Best Conditions

Best Months

SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch

Crowd Level

Moderate to High

Access

Easy road access

Facilities

Surf schools

Equipment rental

Restaurants

Parking

Lifeguards

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Nearby Surf Schools

Surf Clube da Madeira

Funchal-based (mobile to spots)

Madeira Surf Center

São Vicente (North Coast)

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