Machico 77.5
#2065 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Madeira · near Funchal
Very consistent, no off season, gentle enough to learn.
Works all yearBeginner friendlyBeginner
Surf score77.5 /100
Surfable days86% of the year
Clean days25% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell40% period 11 s+
Typical size1.0 m 3.2 ft median
Water20°C a 2 mm shorty
Best time to surf Machico
The best time to surf Machico is January, February, April. The season runs Jan to Feb. In February the water sits around 17°C, so pack a 3/2 wetsuit, and the typical wave is 1.2 m. The nearest airport is FNC (3 km) and the nearest town is Funchal (13 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97% | 46% | 1.1 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Feb | 99% | 72% | 1.2 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Mar | 99% | 34% | 1.2 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Apr | 87% | 42% | 1.0 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| May | 80% | 8% | 0.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 62% | 6% | 0.7 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Jul | 79% | 2% | 0.9 m | 22°C | vest |
| Aug | 77% | 4% | 0.9 m | 23°C | vest |
| Sep | 68% | 14% | 0.8 m | 23°C | vest |
| Oct | 92% | 22% | 0.9 m | 22°C | vest |
| Nov | 98% | 28% | 1.1 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Dec | 99% | 32% | 1.2 m | 19°C | 2mm |
Why 77.5
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
14.7
Groundswell 12%
7.9
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
2.0
Water comfort 10%
4.9
Access 10%
9.9
The detail
Faces 125° with 33% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 62% of days. Mean peak period 11.2 s. Days over 3 m: 0%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 69%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 32.717, -16.764 (OpenStreetMap).
Spots nearby
Porto da cruz🇵🇹 Portugal · score 80.6Faial🇵🇹 Portugal · score 80.6Cais do funchal🇵🇹 Portugal · score 86.4Praia Formosa🇵🇹 Portugal · score 90.5
Compare Machico with 5,700 other spots
Filters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.
Open the interactive profileMore spots good in FebruaryFilters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.