Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 WEST
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Contreira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Contreira sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Contreira surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, NNW swell with 1,649 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Contreira this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
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
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.3
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NNW
9
1.8
NNW
10
2.4
NNW
10
2
N
10
2
N
10
2.1
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
269
239
218
285
265
769
500
385
286
162
206
577
669
722
606
375
602
1192
834
745
431
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NW
15
NW
15
N
15
N
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
20
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:26PM1.97m
3:47AM1.80m
4:02PM1.95m
4:23AM1.75m
4:39PM1.91m
5:00AM1.69m
5:18PM1.87m
5:40AM1.64m
6:00PM1.82m
6:25AM1.59m
6:46PM1.78m
7:18AM1.56m
7:38PM1.75m
Low Tide
9:38PM0.36m
9:43AM0.41m
10:15PM0.40m
10:19AM0.46m
10:54PM0.46m
10:55AM0.51m
11:35PM0.52m
11:35AM0.56m
00:19AM0.57m
12:19PM0.62m
1:09AM0.60m
1:12PM0.67m
2:05AM0.60m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:10
9:12
9:12
9:13
9:13
9:14
9:14
Temp °C
22
22
18
22
22
17
22
23
20
22
21
17
21
22
19
20
21
18
21
20
18
21
22
17
22
22
15
20
22
18
21
19
15
20
21
20
19
20
17
21
20
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.3
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
0.6
NE
6
1
WNW
11
1.1
NNW
12
2.4
NNW
10
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
Energy kJ
154
117
64
285
265
769
500
385
286
160
160
577
669
722
29
214
377
1192
414
402
265
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.7
NW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
NW
13
0.6
NW
16
1
WNW
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.9
NE
6
0.2
S
12
0.5
NE
6
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
NNW
12
0.3
NW
10
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
131
127
115
109
217
96
92
59
59
84
206
230
29
56
11
18
173
195
16
13
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.5
S
14
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.1
NW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
14
Energy kJ
14
14
60
14
107
22
9
17
8
57
133
30
29
5
10
10
9
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.5
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
6
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NNW
9
1.8
NNW
10
2
N
10
2
N
10
2.1
NNE
7
Energy kJ
269
239
218
179
164
161
226
284
246
162
190
219
146
606
375
602
834
745
431
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
12
16
16
13
12
18
13
16
16
13
12
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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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