Machico surf break

Machico surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 18 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
18.6° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 21st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 21st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 23rd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 18°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
E
7
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.8
ENE
6
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
1.5
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
2
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
0.2
SSW
13
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
26
25
22
7
8
31
56
84
74
42
41
35
34
183
279
395
352
17
279
248
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
N
15
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
20
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
30
N
30
N
25
NNW
30
N
25
N
20
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:47PM2.19m
4:16AM2.00m
4:36PM2.13m
5:10AM1.87m
5:30PM2.04m
6:08AM1.73m
6:29PM1.94m
7:14AM1.61m
7:36PM1.84m
8:26AM1.54m
8:47PM1.77m
9:39AM1.53m
9:56PM1.74m
Low Tide
10:02PM0.02m
10:17AM0.16m
10:55PM0.10m
11:07AM0.28m
11:54PM0.22m
12:03PM0.41m
1:00AM0.34m
1:07PM0.52m
2:13AM0.42m
2:20PM0.60m
3:26AM0.46m
3:36PM0.61m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:04
9:04
Temp °C
18
18
16
18
18
16
18
18
17
19
19
17
19
19
17
18
18
17
17
17
16
16
16
14
17
17
16
18
18
17
17
17
15
16
16
15
14
14
13
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
8
1.1
N
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
NNW
10
1.1
NW
15
1.3
NW
12
1
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.8
NW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
223
157
96
54
68
551
502
282
126
126
99
161
73
60
57
35
36
33
31
29
22
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NNW
11
0.4
NNE
7
0.7
NW
10
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
E
6
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
NW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
140
124
112
76
17
96
31
31
45
41
40
41
69
69
47
22
17
15
17
17
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
NNW
15
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.2
WNW
9
Energy kJ
28
26
25
22
7
9
20
56
84
74
42
21
35
34
34
17
9
4
2
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
N
3
0.8
ENE
6
1
NE
5
0.9
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
6
1.5
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
2
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
Energy kJ
7
8
40
3
41
51
47
81
183
279
395
352
303
279
248
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
20
20
20
20
32
12
9
20
0
15
20
20
20
20
0
20
20
20
32
32
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
4
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
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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