Contreira Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Contreira sea temperature is
24.1° C
1.8° 

Contreira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Contreira surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 461 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 7s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Contreira this week:

The surf forecast for Contreira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Contreira over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
1
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
266
210
237
175
175
220
248
209
160
170
191
183
131
99
88
59
41
18
15
144
446
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
5
N
10
NNW
5
NE
5
WNW
10
W
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
11:17AM1.56m
11:50PM1.50m
12:18PM1.64m
00:46AM1.57m
1:06PM1.74m
1:30AM1.67m
1:47PM1.86m
2:08AM1.76m
2:23PM1.97m
2:42AM1.83m
2:56PM2.06m
3:15AM1.89m
3:29PM2.12m
3:46AM1.92m
Low Tide
5:40PM0.74m
5:56AM0.72m
6:38PM0.66m
6:47AM0.63m
7:23PM0.55m
7:29AM0.53m
8:02PM0.45m
8:06AM0.44m
8:37PM0.36m
8:40AM0.36m
9:10PM0.30m
9:12AM0.30m
9:42PM0.25m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:13
9:12
9:10
9:10
9:09
9:08
9:08
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Temp °C
22
23
20
23
23
20
23
23
21
22
23
20
22
23
21
23
23
20
24
24
22
Feels °C
21
22
19
23
22
18
23
23
21
22
23
20
22
23
22
24
23
21
25
25
24
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Information about the Contreira Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Contreira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Contreira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Contreira surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Contreira) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Contreira may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Contreira is 28 km (17 miles) from the city of Camara de Lobos. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camara de Lobos. Camara de Lobos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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