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Home News Sea warning extended Sea warning extended The Port Authority of Funchal extends warnings for the sea of Madeira. The Port Authority of Funchal has once again extended its warnings of strong winds and rough seas along the Madeira archipelago coastline, now until 06:00 on Tuesday.
The meteorological institute has issued red warnings for extremely rough seas — with swells up to 15 metres — for Porto, Braga and Viana do Castelo overnight from Friday into Saturday, while the broader west coast remains on orange. The three districts will be downgraded to an orange warning between 03:00 and 18:00 on Saturday. Authorities warn of significant risk to maritime operations, coastal infrastructure and public safety; residents and mariners are advised to avoid the shore, follow local advisories and expect disruptions to ferry services and port activity.
Forecasts indicate waves reaching up to five metres north of the island and four and a half metres to the south. Authorities warn of precautions to be taken in coastal areas and at sea.
