Machico Beach Forecast and Live Conditions
East-coast sandy bay, sheltered and good for learners.
Current conditions
Right now Machico has a 0.5 m swell at 8.5 seconds from the N (small), wind 3 km/h from the N, and the water is about 25C. The UV index is 6. The next high tide is at 01:42 at 2.1 m. Updated 24 Aug, 22:15 (Madeira local time).
Today by the hour
- 06:00: 0.6 m swell at 8.9s, wind 5 km/h from the NW
- 09:00: 0.6 m swell at 8.8s, wind 3 km/h from the NW
- 12:00: 0.6 m swell at 8.9s, wind 5 km/h from the SE
- 15:00: 0.6 m swell at 8.8s, wind 5 km/h from the SE
- 18:00: 0.6 m swell at 8.7s, wind 4 km/h from the SE
- 21:00: 0.5 m swell at 8.6s, wind 3 km/h from the NE
Tides today
- High tide 01:42 at 2.1 m
- Low tide 07:40 at 1.1 m
- High tide 13:54 at 2.4 m
- Low tide 20:13 at 1.0 m
Forecast
- Mon, 24 Aug: 0.6 m swell at 9.1s, wind up to 6 km/h
- Tue, 25 Aug: 0.5 m swell at 9.2s, wind up to 10 km/h
- Wed, 26 Aug: 0.4 m swell at 9.1s, wind up to 10 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 25C. 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 01:42 at 2.1 m, low 07:40 at 1.1 m, high 13:54 at 2.4 m, low 20:13 at 1.0 m.
Does Machico have a live webcam?
Yes. You can check the live view before you go from the Madeira weather and webcams page.