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Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 11 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Contreira sea temperature is
22.9°C
1.6° 

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


Contreira surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 24 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 26 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, NW swell with 9,637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with N 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 Saturday (Nov 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 14th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 24th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 26th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
11
2.4
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.8
NW
10
1.7
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
11
1.3
N
11
1.2
N
10
1
N
9
1
N
9
1.2
NNW
8
2.4
WNW
11
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1436
1815
1332
767
600
574
622
619
379
279
171
157
188
1425
2204
1858
1604
1654
1547
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
W
15
W
15
NNW
10
NE
10
N
5
SE
5
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
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cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:01AM1.99m
3:22PM1.78m
3:37AM1.90m
3:59PM1.68m
4:16AM1.81m
4:41PM1.57m
5:01AM1.71m
5:30PM1.48m
5:55AM1.64m
6:34PM1.42m
7:01AM1.60m
7:50PM1.43m
Low Tide
9:13AM0.36m
9:17PM0.45m
9:51AM0.46m
9:53PM0.54m
10:33AM0.57m
10:34PM0.64m
11:22AM0.67m
11:23PM0.74m
12:24PM0.74m
00:27AM0.80m
1:38PM0.75m
1:45AM0.82m
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Temp °C
20
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Feels °C
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22
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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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