Surf Forecasts:
Machico surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 581 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Machico this week:
The surf forecast for Machico over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Machico in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machico over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
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0 | 9 | 384 | 492 | 512 | 581 | 547 | 475 | 346 | 68 | 60 | 59 | 142 | 127 | 59 | 73 | 68 | 33 | 28 | 11 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:36PM1.71m | 10:24AM1.64m | 10:40PM1.76m | 11:23AM1.75m | 11:41PM1.85m | 12:17PM1.89m | 00:39AM1.93m | 1:09PM2.01m | 1:34AM2.00m | 1:59PM2.12m | 2:27AM2.04m | 2:49PM2.19m | 3:19AM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:18PM0.62m | 4:03AM0.43m | 4:25PM0.54m | 5:02AM0.35m | 5:28PM0.43m | 5:58AM0.26m | 6:26PM0.29m | 6:51AM0.18m | 7:21PM0.16m | 7:42AM0.12m | 8:14PM0.06m | 8:31AM0.09m | 9:06PM-0.00m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | N 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
31 | 68 | 42 | 79 | 97 | 80 | 78 | 54 | 346 | 261 | 192 | 135 | 142 | 127 | 59 | 73 | 86 | 25 | 26 | 36 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | S 11 | NNW 12 | S 12 | S 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 11 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | NNW 11 |
20 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 29 | 50 | 45 | 47 | 46 | 30 | 59 | 60 | 57 | 31 | 55 | 68 | 33 | 28 | 11 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 19 | S 12 | NW 8 | S 11 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 11 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | ENE 7 |
8 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 72 | 68 | 60 | 23 | 42 | 51 | 29 | 18 | 55 | 16 | 9 | 29 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — |
222 | 286 | 384 | 492 | 512 | 581 | 547 | 475 | — | — | — | — | 88 | 111 | 111 | 89 | 79 | 68 | 51 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
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Information about the Machico Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Machico provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Machico can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Machico surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Machico) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Machico may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Machico is 13 km (8 miles) from Funchal. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Funchal. Funchal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










