Webcam Madeira
Pico do Areeiro and Achada do Teixeira are the pictures people open first. If the plateau is grey, the walk is in cloud. Funchal can still be sunny.
Open these first
The high car parks, the runway, Funchal harbour, and the coast.
Major harbor terminal. See cruise ship arrivals, ferry connections to Porto Santo, and south coast ocean conditions.
Funchal bay seen from the Monte upper station at 550 m. Check whether moving gondolas and clear upper-slope visibility make the climb worthwhile.
City waterfront, marina pontoons, and coastal promenade. Check morning cloud cover and tourist foot traffic in downtown.
Runway 05/23 at Santa Cruz built on concrete pillars over the Atlantic. Watch live aircraft approaches, touchdowns, and crosswind sea spray.
Famous black volcanic sand beach with mountain waterfall backdrop. Check wave height, sand exposure, and cloud deck.
Protected golden sand bay on the sunny southwest. Often bathed in clear sunshine when mountains and north coast are overcast.
Statistically the sunniest village on Madeira Island. Features historic stone pier, seaside cafes, and sheltered Atlantic waters.
Live multi-camera view. Compare wave conditions at Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, and Seixal on one screen.
What to check
Direct live camera comparisons for the four most common island activities.
Check High Summits Before Driving Up
Check both Pico do Areeiro and Achada do Teixeira. If cloud wraps the summits, the high trails have zero visibility. If summits sit in bright sun above a cloud deck, arrive before 06:30 for parking.
The runway over the sea
Watch Runway 05/23 approaches and wind-sock action over Santa Cruz bay. Whitecaps along the coastline signal strong Atlantic crosswinds on final approach.
Chase Sun on the Sheltered Southwest
When rain or grey cloud covers the north coast or Funchal, driving 20 minutes through the mountain tunnels brings you into clear sunshine at Calheta or Ponta do Sol.
Inspect North Atlantic Swell & Lava Pools
Check Porto Moniz and Seixal cameras for powerful Atlantic breakers. During high swell advisories, natural volcanic swimming pools are closed for safety.
Cameras on the main walks
All 34 walksRegional Sectors
The south coast, the north coast, and the high car parks do not share the same weather.
- High Peaks & Mountain TrailsThe high car parks. If the path is grey, the ridge is in cloud.3 pictures · 1,400 m – 1,818 mOpen
- Funchal Capital & BayHarbor cruise arrivals, city waterfront, and Monte cloud base.10 pictures · 0 m – 550 mOpen
- Madeira Airport & AviationRunway 05/23 approaches, crosswind conditions, and spotter viewpoints over Santa Cruz.8 pictures · 58 mOpen
- Southwest Coast (Sun Trap)Calheta, Ponta do Sol, and Ribeira Brava stay warmer when the north is wet.6 pictures · 0 m – 200 mOpen
- North coastBlack sand and lava pools. If the sets are white, the pools stay closed.7 pictures · 0 m – 400 mOpen
- Surfing Spots & Coastal WavesSeveral pictures of the coast. White water along the rocks means stay up on the path.13 pictures · Sea levelOpen
- Southeast Coast & MachicoSheltered golden bay at Machico, Santa Cruz seafront, and Santo da Serra plateau.5 pictures · 0 m – 650 mOpen
- Northeast Coast & SantanaPorto da Cruz Maiata beach, Penha d’Águia cliff, and traditional Santana village.4 pictures · 0 m – 450 mOpen
| Region & Sector | Cameras | Elevation | Best For | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Peaks & Mountain Trails | 3 pictures | 1,400 m – 1,818 m | The high car parks. If the path is grey, the ridge is in cloud. | Open |
| Funchal Capital & Bay | 10 pictures | 0 m – 550 m | Harbor cruise arrivals, city waterfront, and Monte cloud base. | Open |
| Madeira Airport & Aviation | 8 pictures | 58 m | Runway 05/23 approaches, crosswind conditions, and spotter viewpoints over Santa Cruz. | Open |
| Southwest Coast (Sun Trap) | 6 pictures | 0 m – 200 m | Calheta, Ponta do Sol, and Ribeira Brava stay warmer when the north is wet. | Open |
| North coast | 7 pictures | 0 m – 400 m | Black sand and lava pools. If the sets are white, the pools stay closed. | Open |
| Surfing Spots & Coastal Waves | 13 pictures | Sea level | Several pictures of the coast. White water along the rocks means stay up on the path. | Open |
| Southeast Coast & Machico | 5 pictures | 0 m – 650 m | Sheltered golden bay at Machico, Santa Cruz seafront, and Santo da Serra plateau. | Open |
| Northeast Coast & Santana | 4 pictures | 0 m – 450 m | Porto da Cruz Maiata beach, Penha d’Águia cliff, and traditional Santana village. | Open |
Practical Island Guides
Roads, walks, and what the pictures can tell you before you leave.
Madeira beach live cams
Seixal, Calheta, Porto Santo, Praia das Palmeiras, Câmara de Lobos, Machico, and the Porto Moniz pools. Madeira Island, Portugal.
The runway over the sea
The picture shows the runway and the approach, not your gate or the delay. White water means a bumpy landing.
Webcam Pico do Areeiro before you drive up
If the path in the picture is grey, the ridge is in cloud. Older signs say Pico do Arieiro.
When the north coast is wet
Rain on the north coast does not mean a ruined day. Driving 15 minutes through the central VE4 tunnel lands you in dry sunshine at Calheta and Ponta do Sol.