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Praia de Machico beach in Machico, Madeira - Real-time ocean conditions and beach information on Salty

Praia de Machico

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What is Praia de Machico most known for?

Praia de Machico is most known for being family and kid-friendly, its scenic pier, and its historic lighthouse.

Is Praia de Machico kid-friendly?

Yes! Praia de Machico is great for families with playground, lifeguards on duty, designated swimming area.

Is Praia de Machico good for surfing?

While not primarily known for surfing, Praia de Machico has 3.9ft waves today.

What is the best time of year to visit Praia de Machico?

Summer months typically offer the warmest water and air temperatures. Shoulder seasons provide fewer crowds with pleasant conditions.

How are the crowds at Praia de Machico?

Praia de Machico is a well-equipped beach with parking, restrooms, and lifeguards, which can attract more visitors especially on weekends and holidays. Arrive early for best parking and space.

Is today a good day to swim at Praia de Machico?

Swimming is possible with proper precautions. Current conditions: moderate water temperature (67°F, wetsuit recommended), moderate waves, use caution, lifeguards on duty.

Real-Time Beach Data

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🏖 LAND

Facilities & Restrooms

Restrooms: Yes
Accessible restrooms: Yes
Showers: Yes
Drinking water: Yes
Baby changing: Yes

Parking & Access

Parking: Yes
Accessible parking: Yes

Safety & Services

Lifeguard: Yes

Recreation & Sports

Swimming area: Yes
Playground: Yes
Picnic tables: Yes
Boat launch: Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant: Yes
Cafe: Yes
Snack bar: Yes
Ice cream: Yes

Services

Beach shop: Yes
ATM: Yes
WiFi: Yes

Environment & Maintenance

Trash bins: Yes
Recycling: Yes

Policies & Access

Smoking: Not allowed
Wheelchair: Accessible
Accessibility: Yes

Special Features

Pier: Yes
Lighthouse: Yes
Viewpoint: Yes

Infrastructure

Benches: Yes

💨 AIR

Air temp: 59°F
Wind: 2 mph
Air pressure: 1016 hPa
Feels like: 57°F
Wind direction: S
PM 2.5: 4 µg/m³
Humidity: 62%
AQI: 36
PM 10: 12 µg/m³
Rainfall: 0 mm
Visibility: 41 mi
Dew point: 46°F
Conditions: Partly cloudy

💧 SEA

Water temp: 67°F
Wave height: 3.9 ft
Swell direction: N
Wave period: 7 sec
Current velocity: 0.2 mph
Swell wave direction: N

☀️ SUN

UV index: 3.9
Sunrise: 8:08 AM
Cloud cover: 49%
Sunset: 6:09 PM
Total daylight hours: 10 hrs

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