Madeira Deep fishing forecast
Madeira Deep is a saltwater fishing spot in NE Atlantic, Portugal. Anglers here target Atlantic Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Bigeye Tuna. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #386 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 25.5 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 35 km/h from N |
| Wave height | 1.1 m at 5 s |
| Current | 0.17 m/s toward ENE |
| Pressure | 1023 hPa |
| Depth | 451 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.05 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 36.8 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 12 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.3 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.8 m at 5 s from ENE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.17 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 1.1 °C warmer than the September average of 24.4 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Madeira Deep
Madeira Deep currently scores 54 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 25.5 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Chlorophyll +3.2
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Gust factor +3.0
- gustiness versus steady wind
What’s biting now
The model expects today: common-octopus, common-dentex, common-pandora, grouper, amberjack, two-banded-seabream, european-barracuda, saddled-seabream
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Bite windows
Best months for Madeira Deep:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-17, 61/100
About this spot
Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.
Approximate bottom depth: 451 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Makaira nigricans
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Thunnus obesus
Best months by species at Madeira Deep
| Atlantic Blue MarlinMakaira nigricans | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye TunaThunnus obesus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents A recreational ("lúdica") fishing licence from DGRM is mandatory. Separate categories for shore ("apeada"), on-board ("embarcada") and underwater ("submarina") fishing, with daily/monthly/annual options. Obtain it via the Balcão Eletrónico do Mar (bmar.pt)., non-residents Non-residents need the same DGRM recreational licence; apply online via the Portal BMar (bmar.pt).
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Portuguese recreational fishing rules are set by DGRM and EU regulations, and the Azores and Madeira autonomous regions may apply additional measures. Always verify with DGRM at dgrm.pt before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Madeira Deep?
Anglers at Madeira Deep target Atlantic Blue Marlin, Wahoo and Bigeye Tuna.
When is the best time to fish Madeira Deep?
The most productive months at Madeira Deep are typically June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Madeira Deep right now?
Madeira Deep currently scores 54 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Madeira Deep from shore?
Madeira Deep is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.
Is the thermocline set up at Madeira Deep right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Madeira Deep?
The scored point sits over roughly 451 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.