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.

When is the best time to visit Funchal Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Funchal Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Funchal Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Funchal Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Madeira, PortugalAtlantic/Madeira

Ocean View Index

88Excellent

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

07:17 – 18:25

Local time

23:39

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 · Oct 23, 2026 22:39

Reference time: local noon · 13:51 (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
Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
66.9
Lighting
Good daylight · lux
78.7
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Partly Cloudy

23°20°

5.2 m/s

SatOct 24

Overcast

24°20°

4.9 m/s

SunOct 25

Clear

24°20°

4.5 m/s

MonOct 26

Rain

22°20°

1.5 m/s

2.2mm

TueOct 27

Rain

24°21°

2.9 m/s

2.5mm

WedOct 28

Rain

24°21°

2.7 m/s

1.4mm

ThuOct 29

Rain

25°21°

3.8 m/s

2.1mm

Visibility: 30 km·Cloud: 38%

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 Sun: 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.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent28Very PoorView full forecast

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.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Funchal Beach.

459 km away

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899 km away

Lagos Beach

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924 km away

Praia da Marinha

Faro, Portugal

953 km away

Cascais Beach

Lisbon District, Portugal

Frequently asked questions

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.
When is the best time to visit Funchal Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Funchal Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Funchal Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

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