Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Madeira)
| Name: | Contreira |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: NNW | Offshore Wind: S |
Contreira in Madeira is an exposed reef break that has unreliable waves. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Offshore winds are from the south. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north northwest. No beach break here and there is also a left hand reef break.. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Take care of rocks in the line up.
Overall Contreira Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Contreira surf quality by season and Contreira surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Contreira |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Contreira:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ribeira da Janela | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Porto Moniz | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Faja da Areia | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Jardim do Mar | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Paul do Mar | 8 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Contreira: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1071 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1109 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1268 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1312 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 1319 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Contreira: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 1304 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 1304 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1333 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1333 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 1369 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Contreira: |
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| Closest ski area | Oukaimeden (Morocco) | 553 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 697 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 747 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 815 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 833 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Contreira: |
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| Closest city location | Porto Moniz (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sao Vicente (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Faja da Ovelha (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Estreito da Calheta (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Arco da Calheta (Portugal) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Contreira is Porto Santo Airport (PXO) in Madeira, which is 78 km (48 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Contreira is La Palma (Santa Cruz De La Palma) Airport (SPC) in Spain, 472 km (293 miles) away.
