Machico surf break

Machico surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 27 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
19.4° 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Machico in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 7AM. 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 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 27th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 1st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
1.3
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
179
196
201
174
169
188
193
125
120
106
67
120
215
228
247
233
226
164
178
178
208
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
N
10
NNE
10
NW
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNW
20
N
25
N
20
NNW
25
N
25
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
N
25
NNE
25
N
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-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
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:22PM1.74m
00:35AM1.77m
1:01PM1.81m
1:16AM1.78m
1:37PM1.86m
1:53AM1.79m
2:11PM1.90m
2:30AM1.79m
2:46PM1.92m
3:06AM1.77m
3:21PM1.91m
3:42AM1.74m
3:57PM1.89m
Low Tide
6:08AM0.39m
6:27PM0.46m
6:46AM0.36m
7:08PM0.39m
7:21AM0.34m
7:45PM0.34m
7:55AM0.32m
8:21PM0.31m
8:29AM0.32m
8:57PM0.29m
9:03AM0.33m
9:33PM0.31m
9:38AM0.36m
10:10PM0.34m
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
Temp °C
18
19
17
19
19
18
18
19
16
18
18
16
19
19
18
20
20
19
19
18
16
17
17
15
18
18
18
17
18
14
14
15
12
15
16
16
18
18
17
17
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
11
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.6
NW
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
WNW
12
Energy kJ
94
196
201
67
67
57
51
64
120
106
127
78
70
48
45
85
83
74
109
70
99
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
NW
10
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
NW
10
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
179
35
39
174
169
188
69
125
47
64
67
58
34
103
93
25
25
32
46
47
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
NW
10
0.1
NW
15
0.4
NW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NNW
11
Energy kJ
35
50
24
67
58
53
193
27
9
31
8
30
58
34
31
14
14
15
15
31
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
6
0.4
N
6
0.4
N
4
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NE
5
0.9
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
Energy kJ
11
10
4
47
35
50
69
120
215
228
247
233
226
164
178
178
208
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
15
0
0
0
0
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
4
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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