Machico surf break

Machico surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 WEST
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Machico surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Machico sea temperature is
19.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 24th May)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machico over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
NE
6
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
ENE
9
1.6
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
32
41
35
34
34
17
188
275
284
316
292
219
171
66
86
34
33
130
196
201
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
20
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
10
N
15
N
20
N
15
NW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
6:29PM1.94m
7:14AM1.61m
7:36PM1.84m
8:26AM1.54m
8:47PM1.77m
9:39AM1.53m
9:56PM1.74m
10:44AM1.58m
10:57PM1.74m
11:37AM1.66m
11:50PM1.75m
12:22PM1.74m
00:35AM1.77m
Low Tide
12:03PM0.41m
1:00AM0.34m
1:07PM0.52m
2:13AM0.42m
2:20PM0.60m
3:26AM0.46m
3:36PM0.61m
4:31AM0.45m
4:44PM0.58m
5:24AM0.42m
5:40PM0.52m
6:08AM0.39m
6:27PM0.46m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:01
9:02
9:04
9:04
9:05
9:05
9:06
Temp °C
19
18
17
20
20
17
19
19
17
18
18
16
19
19
16
19
20
18
19
19
17
17
15
15
17
18
16
17
16
14
15
14
14
17
17
16
18
19
17
17
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
11
0.6
ENE
6
0.8
NW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
1
NW
14
1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
12
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
Energy kJ
123
25
147
109
111
78
53
35
34
31
30
22
64
220
373
331
248
161
62
59
58
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.6
NW
12
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
NW
9
0.3
SSW
18
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
31
114
41
35
34
20
17
18
15
17
17
37
13
61
66
36
27
27
130
196
201
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
E
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
NW
9
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
12
Energy kJ
74
46
12
10
2
34
17
17
4
8
8
8
37
12
61
86
34
33
73
53
66
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
0.7
N
6
0.7
N
6
0.6
N
5
0.6
N
5
0.6
N
5
Energy kJ
32
21
23
35
57
99
188
275
284
316
292
219
171
38
38
21
21
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
20
20
15
20
20
20
20
20
20
32
32
24
32
15
20
24
15
15
15
15
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
1
3
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
5
5
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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.

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