What time is high tide at Funchal Beach on September 8, 2026?

High tides at Funchal Beach on September 8, 2026: 24:47 (times shown in Atlantic/Madeira).

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Funchal Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

Funchal Beach

Madeira, PortugalAtlantic/Madeira

Ocean View Index

94Excellent

Next tide

23:47High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

07:00 – 19:36

Local time

18:48

Funchal's volcanic pebble shore hugs the harbour of the 'Island of Flowers', offering a scenic Atlantic bathing spot in the heart of Madeira.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 15:42

Reference time: local noon · 14:18 (Atlantic/Madeira)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
96.2
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
83.2
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
100
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodaySep 8

Clear

31°25°

3.3 m/s

WedSep 9

Overcast

29°25°

1.9 m/s

ThuSep 10

Overcast

28°24°

1.2 m/s

FriSep 11

Clear

29°23°

3.0 m/s

SatSep 12

Partly Cloudy

29°24°

2.8 m/s

SunSep 13

Partly Cloudy

29°23°

2.5 m/s

MonSep 14

Clear

30°23°

2.6 m/s

Visibility: 42 km·Cloud: 1%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Mon: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
23:47	High	0.79 m

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

High Tide

23:47

0.79 m

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Frequently asked questions

What time is high tide at Funchal Beach on September 8, 2026?: High tides at Funchal Beach on September 8, 2026: 24:47 (times shown in Atlantic/Madeira).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Funchal Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 32.6500°, -16.9100°
Timezone: Atlantic/Madeira
Region & Country: Madeira, Portugal

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS