Prainha do Caniçal Swimming Forecast
Quinta do Lorde · Portugal
Prainha do Caniçal scores 75/100 for swimming today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces S. This is a black volcanic-sand cove roughly 80 m wide, framed by basalt cliffs on Madeira's east coast. Conditions vary from calm and flat to exposed Atlantic beach-break swell. A beach bar, changing rooms and sun loungers are on site, but access is via a steep concrete staircase, difficult especially on the return climb. There has historically been no lifeguard cover, though a service was being procured for the 2025 bathing season.
Today's swimming score by ability
Today's conditions at Prainha do Caniçal
- Wave
- 0.8 m
- Wind
- 7 kn
- Water temp
- 24°C
- Facing
- S
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