Praia da Ribeira do Natal
Atlantic island beach near Machico.
Pleasant water with a light chop and a moderate breeze — great swimming conditions.
Location
Praia da Ribeira do Natal on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.
7-day forecast
Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.
Rash vest or swimsuit
At 22.5°C most swimmers and surfers are comfortable in a swimsuit or thin rash top.
Recommendation tuned for Praia da Ribeira do Natal's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.
Can I swim at Praia da Ribeira do Natal today?
The sea is currently 22.5°C — excellent swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.
- • Located in Madeira, Portugal (Atlantic Ocean).
- • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
- • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.
Monthly sea temperature averages
Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.
Year-round sea temperature
Best swim months: Jul – Aug – Sep
| Month | Sea | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | Bracing |
| Feb | 14°C | Bracing |
| Mar | 15°C | Bracing |
| Apr | 16°C | Bracing |
| May | 17°C | Bracing |
| Jun | 19°C | Pleasant |
| Jul | 20°C | Pleasant |
| Aug ⭐ | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Sep | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Oct | 19°C | Pleasant |
| Nov | 18°C | Pleasant |
| Dec | 16°C | Bracing |
Nearby beaches
The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.