NE Atlantic · Portugal

Madeira Deep fishing forecast

73 Fair of 100

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.

Quick answer

Best monthsJune, July, August, September

Top speciesAtlantic Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Bigeye Tuna

Score now73/100

Local rulesPortugal

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Today’s verdict

Ranks #196 of 409 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.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Waves+9.0Chlorophyll+5.2

Pressure trend

Pressure data unavailable

Best window today

05:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas

Next solunar peak

minor 04:40

Current conditions

Sea surface temp	23.4 °C
Wind	26 km/h from NNE
Wave height	1.0 m at 8 s
Current	0.03 m/s toward ENE
Pressure	1027 hPa
Depth	63 m
Cloud cover	24%
Chlorophyll	0.09 mg/m³
Salinity	37.0 PSU
Mixed-layer depth	44 m
UV index	0
Precipitation (24h)	0.3 mm
Wind sea	0.2 m at 1 s
Ground swell	0.7 m at 8 s from NE
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)	0.03 → 0.00 m/s

The water here is 0.6 °C warmer than the October average of 22.8 °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 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.

Updated 1 h ago.

What the score means at Madeira Deep

Madeira Deep currently scores 73 out of 100 (Fair). Water temperature is 23.4 °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
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Chlorophyll +5.2: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Wind +3.8: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Barometric pressure +3.3: falling pressure often triggers feeding
Gust factor +3.0: gustiness versus steady wind

What’s biting now

The model expects today: common-octopus, common-pandora, grouper, amberjack, two-banded-seabream, european-barracuda, saddled-seabream, bluefin-tuna

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Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Gibbous · 90% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Madeira Deep:

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-10-12, 82/100

10 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

8 points below the same day last week

About this spot

Water type

Ocean

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: 63 m

Access & shore

Best reached by boat · offshore ground

What you can catch

Atlantic Blue Marlin

Makaira nigricans
Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri
Bigeye Tuna

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

Direção-Geral de Recursos Naturais, Segurança e Serviços Marítimos (DGRM)

Portugal

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.