What are the surf spots in Machico?

Machico has one spot guide here: Machico.

Is Machico good for beginners?

Yes — Machico is rated beginner-friendly.

Is there a surf school in Machico?

Yes — one is listed for Machico.

Madeira · 32°42′N 16°46′W

Machico

A town in the east with one of Madeira's very few sand beaches, made with sand imported from Morocco. Sheltered and gentle, and the main place on the island to learn.

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Beach break · Machico

Machico

A sheltered bay in eastern Madeira with one of the island's only real sand beaches, imported from Morocco. Gentle and forgiving, and the island's main place to learn to surf.

BeginnersWinter for the northeast swell; workable in summer on rare south swell

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Surf schools, camps & board rental in Machico

Surf school · Machico

Aroundfreedom Surf School

A surf school in Machico on Madeira's east coast, listed by the island tourism board, teaching on one of the island's only real sand beaches.

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Porto da Cruz

A green valley village on the northeast coast, more exposed than the south, with a rock-and-sand beach and reefs that pick up north swell. One of the island's more approachable spots.

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Funchal

Madeira's capital on the sheltered south coast. No surf in the city itself, but the base most travellers use, with the reefs of the southwest and the northeast a drive away.

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São Vicente

A municipality on Madeira's north-west coast, cooler and greener than the south, whose coastline at Fajã da Areia made it known for surfing.

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Common questions

What are the surf spots in Machico?: Machico has one spot guide here: Machico.
Is Machico good for beginners?: Yes — Machico is rated beginner-friendly.
Is there a surf school in Machico?: Yes — one is listed for Machico.