Machico surf break

Machico surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 14 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
18.7° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. 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 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) 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 2.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 21st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 21st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 21st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.7
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.3
SSW
15
0.8
ENE
5
0.9
NE
6
0.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
16
15
15
5
21
16
16
19
16
34
14
28
26
25
22
21
42
33
57
84
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
25
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
25
NNW
20
N
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:48PM1.95m
1:02AM2.05m
1:32PM2.07m
1:49AM2.12m
2:15PM2.16m
2:37AM2.14m
3:00PM2.20m
3:26AM2.10m
3:47PM2.19m
4:16AM2.00m
4:36PM2.13m
5:10AM1.87m
5:30PM2.04m
Low Tide
6:52PM0.23m
7:16AM0.06m
7:38PM0.10m
8:00AM0.01m
8:24PM0.02m
8:44AM0.01m
9:12PM-0.01m
9:29AM0.06m
10:02PM0.02m
10:17AM0.16m
10:55PM0.10m
11:07AM0.28m
11:54PM0.22m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:05
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:57
8:58
8:59
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:00
Temp °C
18
18
16
17
17
16
17
18
17
17
17
16
17
18
16
18
18
17
19
19
17
14
14
11
12
12
12
13
15
14
14
14
13
14
15
14
17
17
16
18
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
8
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
N
16
0.5
N
14
0.9
N
12
0.7
NE
9
1.8
NNE
9
1.7
NNE
10
0.2
S
14
1.6
NNE
9
1.3
NNE
8
0.6
NW
13
1.1
NNE
8
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NNW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.8
NNW
10
1.1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
Energy kJ
204
16
15
43
92
233
83
510
497
16
388
227
140
171
112
78
108
130
418
244
127
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
W
10
0.1
N
17
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.4
NE
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
13
0.5
NW
15
0.2
SSW
17
0.6
NW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.6
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.8
NW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
34
2
6
15
3
21
16
22
19
7
14
104
28
126
25
40
19
284
20
57
84
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
19
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
N
18
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
2
7
2
2
5
1
5
16
8
6
34
14
13
26
11
22
21
42
6
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
8
1.7
N
7
1.8
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
10
1.7
NNE
9
1.2
NNE
8
1
NNE
8
0.7
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
5
Energy kJ
223
320
375
336
335
694
456
207
116
20
21
38
33
44
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
Distance (km)
32
20
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
20
20
20
20
20
20
12
15
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
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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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