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Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Contreira sea temperature is
24.1°C
1.2° 

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


Contreira surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,824 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 11th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 11th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
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Tuesday
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1179
1034
1824
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
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High Tide
1:51PM2.22m
2:14AM2.13m
2:27PM2.23m
2:48AM2.16m
3:02PM2.18m
3:19AM2.14m
3:35PM2.09m
3:51AM2.09m
4:08PM1.97m
4:23AM1.99m
4:42PM1.83m
4:56AM1.87m
5:17PM1.67m
Low Tide
7:40AM0.21m
8:05PM0.08m
8:16AM0.15m
8:37PM0.08m
8:50AM0.13m
9:08PM0.13m
9:24AM0.16m
9:37PM0.21m
9:57AM0.23m
10:08PM0.31m
10:31AM0.34m
10:39PM0.44m
11:07AM0.47m
11:13PM0.58m
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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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