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Machico surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
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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
18.5° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 4AM. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 12th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 12th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machico over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 15 | NE 10 | S 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | S 13 | SSW 17 | |
147 | 142 | 125 | 121 | 69 | 63 | 35 | 34 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 373 | 16 | 311 | 235 | 201 | 13 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:33PM1.69m | 11:16AM1.63m | 11:26PM1.82m | 12:04PM1.79m | 00:15AM1.95m | 12:48PM1.95m | 1:02AM2.05m | 1:32PM2.07m | 1:49AM2.12m | 2:15PM2.16m | 2:37AM2.14m | 3:00PM2.20m | 3:26AM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:16PM0.65m | 5:01AM0.44m | 5:14PM0.53m | 5:48AM0.29m | 6:04PM0.38m | 6:33AM0.16m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | |
8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | 9:00 | |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 |
16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | N 16 | N 14 | N 12 | N 11 | S 14 | N 10 | N 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
1155 | 1320 | 1225 | 936 | 757 | 524 | 434 | 276 | 171 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 99 | 244 | 442 | 16 | 362 | 262 | 201 | 228 | 116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 10 | N 18 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 21 | SSW 14 | NE 9 | N 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
147 | 142 | 125 | 121 | 69 | 63 | 35 | 34 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 235 | 155 | 164 | 175 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | S 16 | S 19 | W 9 | N 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 16 | S 21 | S 20 | S 14 | NW 16 | S 13 | SSW 17 |
2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 66 | 13 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — |
62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 196 | 329 | 427 | 336 | 384 | 373 | 688 | 311 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 12 | 29 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 20 |
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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.












