Contreira Surf Break

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Issued: 6 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Contreira sea temperature is
22.5° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Contreira surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, NNE swell with 1,113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 3rd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
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
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NE
7
2.1
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
2.4
NE
8
2.5
NNE
8
2.5
NNE
8
2.4
NNE
9
2.4
NNE
9
2.3
NNE
9
2.2
NNE
11
2
NNE
10
1.7
NNE
10
1.6
NNE
9
1.4
NNE
10
1.3
N
9
1
N
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
N
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.7
N
8
0.5
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
368
432
558
767
824
824
848
893
949
1113
810
563
418
378
281
158
99
107
67
55
30
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:14PM1.99m
3:34AM1.81m
3:49PM2.01m
4:08AM1.81m
4:24PM2.02m
4:43AM1.80m
4:59PM2.01m
5:19AM1.77m
5:35PM1.97m
5:58AM1.74m
6:13PM1.92m
6:41AM1.71m
6:57PM1.86m
Low Tide
9:28PM0.36m
9:31AM0.38m
10:03PM0.36m
10:05AM0.38m
10:39PM0.37m
10:39AM0.40m
11:14PM0.39m
11:14AM0.43m
11:51PM0.42m
11:52AM0.48m
00:31AM0.45m
12:36PM0.54m
1:18AM0.48m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
9:20
 mm
Temp °C
22
22
19
24
24
20
25
26
23
28
27
24
27
27
23
26
27
23
26
26
23
Feels °C
21
21
18
24
24
19
25
27
23
29
28
25
28
28
24
27
28
26
27
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.8
NNW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
2.2
NNE
11
2
NNE
10
1.7
NNE
10
1.6
NNE
9
1.4
NNE
10
1.3
N
9
1
N
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
N
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.7
N
8
0.5
NNE
7
Energy kJ
229
154
75
111
84
100
78
73
7
1113
810
563
418
378
281
158
99
107
67
55
30
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
NNW
13
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.2
S
12
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
Energy kJ
41
55
46
44
35
11
16
8
21
38
28
24
73
80
80
88
80
50
35
33
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
13
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
S
18
0.5
NW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
35
38
35
17
8
21
25
11
5
24
68
46
38
37
32
26
15
14
32
31
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NE
7
2.1
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
2.4
NE
8
2.5
NNE
8
2.5
NNE
8
2.4
NNE
9
2.4
NNE
9
2.3
NNE
9
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
Energy kJ
368
432
558
767
824
824
848
893
949
5
11
12
6
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
12
13
16
16
12
19
19
12
13
15
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
9
5
7
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
7
7
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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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