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Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Contreira sea temperature is
23.7°C
0.9° 

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


Contreira surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, NW swell with 1,441 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period with NW 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 (Oct 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 20th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 20th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 20th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Night
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Night
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Night
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1
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1
0
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
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2
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
11
1
NW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
12
1.2
NW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.6
NW
13
1.6
NW
14
1.2
NNW
14
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NNW
12
1.4
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
12
1.7
NNE
7
2
NNE
9
2.5
NNE
11
2.4
NNE
11
1.8
NW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
137
188
192
124
233
548
841
816
1016
486
357
359
649
582
517
405
285
637
1403
1292
1399
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
5
NE
10
E
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:08PM1.97m
4:23AM1.99m
4:42PM1.83m
4:56AM1.87m
5:17PM1.67m
5:33AM1.74m
5:59PM1.52m
6:21AM1.61m
6:57PM1.40m
7:31AM1.51m
8:27PM1.33m
9:06AM1.49m
10:06PM1.37m
Low Tide
10:08PM0.31m
10:31AM0.34m
10:39PM0.44m
11:07AM0.47m
11:13PM0.58m
11:48AM0.62m
11:53PM0.72m
12:44PM0.76m
00:51AM0.84m
2:09PM0.85m
2:24AM0.90m
3:52PM0.82m
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Temp °C
21
22
20
22
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20
23
23
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24
24
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23
20
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21
19
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20
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Feels °C
20
22
19
23
22
21
25
24
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26
26
23
25
24
19
19
19
17
19
19
18
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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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