Machico surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NE swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) 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 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Machico over the next 16 days.
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