Praia da Fajã dos Padres Swimming Forecast

Praia da Fajã dos Padres scores 76/100 for swimming today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces SW. A sheltered pebble cove at the foot of a volcanic cliff on Madeira's south-west coast, reached only by cable car or pre-booked boat. Clear, warm water suits snorkelling and diving off the pier, while the rocky reef produces left and right surf waves on west-northwest swells, most active in autumn and winter. Rocks are a hazard; low tide exposes too much reef for less experienced swimmers, so mid-to-high tide suits entry and exit. Unguarded.