Machico Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.71° N 16.76° W

Machico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Machico sea temperature is
23.5°C
0.8° 

Machico surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Machico surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Oct 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 16th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 16th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 16th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:37PM1.76m
4:51AM1.81m
5:13PM1.61m
5:29AM1.68m
5:55PM1.46m
6:17AM1.55m
6:53PM1.33m
7:28AM1.45m
8:24PM1.27m
9:03AM1.43m
10:02PM1.32m
10:23AM1.52m
11:06PM1.44m
Low Tide
10:25AM0.28m
10:33PM0.38m
11:02AM0.41m
11:08PM0.52m
11:44AM0.56m
11:48PM0.65m
12:39PM0.70m
00:46AM0.77m
2:05PM0.78m
2:19AM0.84m
3:47PM0.76m
3:57AM0.79m
4:55PM0.65m
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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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