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Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 13 Mar 2026 WET
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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
17.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 19th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 19th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 19th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Contreira over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
5
5
0
9
7
5
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NE
1
NNW
0.8
NNW
2.3
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.3
NNW
2.2
NNW
2
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.9
NNW
2.2
NW
1.6
NW
2.2
NW
3.5
NW
4
NW
4.5
NW
4.5
NNW
4.5
NNW
4
NNW
Period(s) (?)71116161514131313131317141317151415161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2882423062615311425701876170813011012928199417737962529511960118464895686376328
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
N
15
W
25
W
35
SW
35
WNW
10
SW
25
SW
40
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:15AM
1.37
10:41PM
1.55
11:15AM
1.51
11:30PM
1.73
11:56AM
1.68
12:07AM
1.91
12:31PM
1.84
12:41AM
2.08
1:04PM
2.00
1:15AM
2.22
1:37PM
2.12
1:49AM
2.32
2:11PM
2.20
2:24AM
2.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:18PM
0.84
5:08AM
0.72
5:14PM
0.69
5:50AM
0.55
5:54PM
0.53
6:24AM
0.37
6:29PM
0.37
6:57AM
0.21
7:03PM
0.23
7:29AM
0.08
7:37PM
0.13
8:02AM
-0.00
8:12PM
0.06
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise7:22--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--
Sunset-7:14--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:17--7:17-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------------1137319333
Temp. °C161714171714171716161616171615141313121214
Feels °C (?)1315111516121616141515151515141065966
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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 12 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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