Machico Beach Forecast and Live Conditions
East-coast sandy bay, sheltered and good for learners.
Current conditions
Right now Machico has a 0.7 m swell at 4.1 seconds from the E (moderate), wind 14 km/h from the NE, and the water is about 23C. The UV index is 5. The next high tide is at 00:38 at 2.2 m. Updated 21 Oct, 22:15 (Madeira local time).
Today by the hour
- 06:00: 0.5 m swell at 6.3s, wind 14 km/h from the NE
- 09:00: 0.5 m swell at 5.7s, wind 14 km/h from the NE
- 12:00: 0.5 m swell at 5.2s, wind 18 km/h from the NE
- 15:00: 0.5 m swell at 4.7s, wind 19 km/h from the NE
- 18:00: 0.7 m swell at 4.2s, wind 18 km/h from the NE
- 21:00: 0.7 m swell at 4.1s, wind 14 km/h from the NE
Tides today
- High tide 00:38 at 2.2 m
- Low tide 06:35 at 1.1 m
- High tide 12:43 at 2.4 m
- Low tide 19:02 at 0.9 m
Forecast
- Wed, 21 Oct: 0.7 m swell at 6.7s, wind up to 22 km/h
- Thu, 22 Oct: 0.8 m swell at 8.7s, wind up to 16 km/h
- Fri, 23 Oct: 0.9 m swell at 8.6s, wind up to 20 km/h
See the live webcam at Machico.
Common questions
Is Machico good for beginners?
Machico is one of the more forgiving spots in Madeira and suits beginners in calm conditions.
What is the water temperature at Machico?
The water is currently about 23C. Around Madeira the sea ranges from roughly 18C in late winter to 24C in late summer.
What are the tide times at Machico today?
Today's tides at Machico: high 00:38 at 2.2 m, low 06:35 at 1.1 m, high 12:43 at 2.4 m, low 19:02 at 0.9 m.
Does Machico have a live webcam?
Yes. You can check the live view before you go from the Madeira weather and webcams page.