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Funchal's captainy recommends avoiding seaside tours

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Briefings

The Capitania do Funchal issued a safety warning for Madeira coast on October 31, 2026, advising visitors to avoid sea crossings between 18:00 and 09:00 on Sunday due to high waves. The advisory covers the northern and southern coasts with wave heights ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters in the north and 1 to 1.5 meters in the south. The warning is valid until 18:00 hours on Sunday, and the source does not specify the exact time of day the warning was issued, only that it was active at the time of publication.

Key points

• A warning was issued by the Capitania do Funchal on October 31, 2026, advising visitors to avoid sea crossings between 18:00 and 09:00 on Sunday due to high waves.
• The advisory covers the northern and southern coasts of Madeira with wave heights ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters in the north and 1 to 1.5 meters in the south.

Context

The Capitania do Funchal is the local maritime authority responsible for coastal safety in Madeira. This warning addresses specific weather conditions affecting the island's coastline during the weekend, which may impact tourism activities and public safety.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single sentence describing the warning's validity period and wave heights. The specific time of day the warning was issued is not explicitly stated, only the time it was active at the time of publication. The source does not provide details on the cause of the waves or the exact impact on specific locations.

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