Machico surf break

Machico surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 23 Apr 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
17.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 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 Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.4
ENE
4
0.1
E
8
0.9
ENE
5
0.4
ESE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NNE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
28
11
11
9
2
10
6
1
44
14
122
178
0
45
73
55
33
21
21
9
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
NNW
5
W
10
N
5
NE
10
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:50PM1.71m
8:51AM1.47m
9:18PM1.69m
10:18AM1.50m
10:36PM1.74m
11:25AM1.60m
11:37PM1.83m
12:15PM1.71m
00:26AM1.90m
12:56PM1.82m
1:06AM1.95m
1:31PM1.91m
1:43AM1.97m
Low Tide
1:18PM0.60m
2:31AM0.52m
2:49PM0.67m
4:04AM0.50m
4:18PM0.64m
5:14AM0.42m
5:25PM0.54m
6:06AM0.33m
6:16PM0.44m
6:47AM0.26m
6:57PM0.34m
7:21AM0.21m
7:34PM0.27m
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
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8:42
8:43
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:45
Temp °C
19
18
17
18
17
16
17
18
16
17
18
16
18
18
16
18
18
16
18
18
16
19
18
18
17
16
14
15
16
14
14
16
13
14
13
12
14
15
13
15
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
WNW
12
1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
Energy kJ
520
344
349
304
224
173
115
90
65
38
37
19
22
19
45
73
55
98
114
94
79
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
ESE
6
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
Energy kJ
29
48
23
22
20
19
9
8
7
6
14
7
7
7
36
62
89
33
77
47
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
6
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.1
S
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
2
28
11
11
9
2
10
3
1
2
2
7
2
5
8
8
3
2
21
21
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
5
0.2
NNE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.4
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.9
ENE
5
0.9
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
1.1
N
7
Energy kJ
2
10
1
3
6
13
44
49
122
178
150
129
114
114
124
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
9
9
9
20
20
20
20
20
32
32
32
20
0
20
20
20
20
25
20
20
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
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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