Madeira Point Break Surf Spots
Point Break Surf Spots
Madeira
Madeira
The autonomous region of Madeira is located about 750km southwest of Portugal’s mainland and about 400km north of Tenerife. Besides stunning landscapes to be explored, Madeira offers excellent surf, the best spots are considered on the west side of the island and during winter swells can get quite big. In addition the island hosts a few point breaks and also beginner friendly spots.
Point Break
At a point break, the shoreline juts out into the water to form a headland. A wave that is lengthy, well-formed, and unlikely to close out or break in front of itself is created when a wave strikes a headland or pier and starts to peel down the extended shoreline. Point breaks typically only have one takeoff point and only travel in one direction, so you might have to wait in line to catch a wave. At these specific surf spots, quality prevails over quantity.
