Funchal
Webcams from Funchal city, harbor, beaches and viewpoints
We've grouped the live feeds by region. Honestly, we use this constantly. Because of the island's steep mountains, the weather changes wildly depending on which side you're on. You might have pouring rain in Funchal but find bright sunshine just across the island in Calheta. Check these 65 cameras before heading out on a levada walk. It saves a lot of driving.
Because of the massive central mountains, standard weather apps are notoriously wrong here. Looking at actual live video is the only reliable way. Here are three practical tips from the islanders:
Stuck under a massive grey cloud in Funchal? From personal experience, the Southwest coast near Calheta regularly gets the most stable weather. Just pick a sunny spot on the cams before you cancel your beach day.
Everyone talks about the Areeiro sunrise sea of clouds. I highly suggest checking the afternoon feeds too, though. Sometimes heavy fog rolls in within 15 minutes up there, and your visibility drops to zero fast.
The feeds at São Vicente and Seixal are perfect for checking ocean conditions if you want to surf. A few of these are positioned right over the natural pools, showing you exactly how aggressive the waves are today.