Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

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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
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
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
0
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.1
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.3
NNE
6
0.8
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
306
316
271
189
471
585
540
522
363
220
163
203
171
121
85
140
163
157
104
169
512
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
N
5
NW
5
NW
10
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
5
N
10
N
10
N
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:02PM1.80m
10:49AM1.65m
11:03PM1.80m
11:43AM1.72m
11:56PM1.81m
12:27PM1.80m
00:41AM1.83m
1:06PM1.87m
1:21AM1.84m
1:42PM1.92m
1:59AM1.85m
2:16PM1.96m
2:35AM1.85m
Low Tide
3:43PM0.67m
4:36AM0.51m
4:51PM0.64m
5:29AM0.48m
5:47PM0.58m
6:13AM0.45m
6:33PM0.51m
6:51AM0.42m
7:14PM0.45m
7:26AM0.40m
7:51PM0.40m
8:00AM0.38m
8:26PM0.36m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
Temp °C
21
22
18
21
21
18
21
21
18
21
20
18
20
20
18
20
20
17
20
21
18
20
21
16
21
22
18
22
22
19
21
19
19
22
21
19
19
19
15
18
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.9
NE
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.8
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
85
68
53
176
471
585
540
522
363
220
163
203
171
98
85
140
163
157
99
169
512
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.5
WNW
8
1.1
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
NE
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
NW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
NW
9
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
62
44
42
40
40
85
31
44
179
176
259
266
88
225
246
82
103
55
120
64
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
N
6
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NE
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
S
14
0.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
16
17
37
40
28
55
27
147
32
36
37
48
231
121
64
193
169
165
21
103
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.3
NE
6
0.4
N
6
0.4
N
6
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.7
N
4
0.8
N
4
1.1
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
6
Energy kJ
306
316
271
189
145
10
10
6
5
20
22
69
104
119
145
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
12
12
12
12
12
9
9
9
9
13
24
12
0
12
12
12
16
13
12
16
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
5
5
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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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