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.
Pico do Areeiro
The car park and the start of the path. If that path is gone in grey, the ridge is in cloud. From Pedra Rija toward Pico Ruivo the walk is one-way.
Achada do Teixeira
1,592 m, above Santana. The picture is the plateau and the start of the 2.8 km walk to Pico Ruivo, not the summit.
Funchal Harbor & Ocean Terminal
Major harbor terminal. See cruise ship arrivals, ferry connections to Porto Santo, and south coast ocean conditions.
Monte cable car
The bay from the Monte side. Grey slopes mean cloud at the top. If the cabins are still, the wind has stopped the line.
Funchal Marina Basin
City waterfront, marina pontoons, and coastal promenade. Check morning cloud cover and tourist foot traffic in downtown.
Madeira Airport
The runway at Santa Cruz, built out over the sea. Not your gate, your bag, or whether the flight is late.
Porto Moniz Lava Pools
Volcanic salt-water pools. Gauge North Atlantic ocean swell and wave wash over the basalt rocks before planning a swim.
Seixal Black Sand Beach
Famous black volcanic sand beach with mountain waterfall backdrop. Check wave height, sand exposure, and cloud deck.
Calheta Golden Sand Beach
Protected golden sand bay on the sunny southwest. Often bathed in clear sunshine when mountains and north coast are overcast.
Ponta do Sol
Statistically the sunniest village on Madeira Island. Features historic stone pier, seaside cafes, and sheltered Atlantic waters.
Madeira Surf Multi-View
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
The picture is the runway and the approach. It is not your gate, your bag, or the delay. White water means a bumpy landing.
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.
Regional Sectors
The south coast, the north coast, and the high car parks do not share the same weather.
| 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 | The runway built out over the sea at Santa Cruz. Not your gate or the delay. | 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 | 8 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.
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.
Check Areeiro before you drive up
If the path in the picture is grey, the ridge is in cloud. The car park fills early, and there is no regular bus.
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.