Madeira enjoys a mild climate throughout the year, and given its location in the mid-Atlantic, there is no shortage of swells for 12 months of the year!
There are spots for advanced surfers and pros waves like those at Paul do Mar, and spots for beginners/intermediates like São Vicente or Porto da Cruz .
Madeira Due to its location in the Atlantic Ocean it is considered the quintessential European Hawaii . It offers spots for Beginner and pros !
SPOTS MADEIRA
Alagoa A small bay, just a two-minute walk from the surf camp and surf school. Ideal for learning and surf lessons, as it is sheltered from larger waves. | ![]() |
Maiata About 10 minutes away from the camp , a long beach break and among the most beautiful on Madeira Island . It holds waves up to 2 m . | ![]() |
Jardin Do Mar This is the most famous wave in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. It is a powerful right reef break that holds large swells (3.5m+). It is a world-class wave that appeals to surfers pros . | ![]() |
Ponta Pequena Not far from Jardin, this is a hollow and powerful point break. It is not a wave for beginner surfers! | ![]() |
Sao Vicente Powerful wave on a cliff. In frame (right and left) . Advanced level. | ![]() |
Ribeira da Janela Another left in reef mode. It is a dry and fast wave. Advanced level | ![]() |
Paul Do Mar Still a little further west, it is a right on a slab of rocks reserved for surfers with a good surfing level. | ![]() |