Contreira Surf Break

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Issued: 6 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Contreira sea temperature is
22.1° C

1.0°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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, NW swell with 375 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 0.4m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 25th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 25th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 30th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
9
1
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1
WNW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NNW
7
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.9
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
148
132
118
91
139
155
176
183
198
116
111
83
94
72
61
75
71
240
326
287
375
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:15PM1.67m
10:57AM1.63m
11:17PM1.63m
11:51AM1.68m
00:12AM1.64m
12:39PM1.75m
1:00AM1.68m
1:21PM1.81m
1:43AM1.72m
2:00PM1.88m
2:22AM1.77m
2:38PM1.94m
2:58AM1.80m
Low Tide
4:01PM0.70m
4:38AM0.61m
5:07PM0.68m
5:31AM0.61m
6:04PM0.64m
6:19AM0.58m
6:52PM0.57m
7:03AM0.54m
7:35PM0.50m
7:43AM0.49m
8:14PM0.44m
8:20AM0.44m
8:51PM0.39m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
<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
21
20
23
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
21
20
21
22
20
22
22
20
Feels °C
22
20
20
24
22
22
23
22
23
23
22
23
22
21
20
21
23
20
22
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
9
1
NW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
7
1.2
NW
7
1.3
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
N
7
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.5
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.9
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
Energy kJ
148
132
13
91
139
155
140
118
82
84
111
48
94
72
55
42
22
240
326
287
375
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
N
7
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
N
7
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
NNW
13
0.6
N
13
Energy kJ
28
26
31
28
38
28
176
183
198
116
59
83
53
64
61
31
21
22
33
99
130
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.2
N
8
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
NW
14
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
11
10
2
5
51
57
110
123
126
116
116
104
32
55
44
29
31
14
13
12
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
7
1
WNW
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
1
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
Energy kJ
118
91
75
71
72
46
86
154
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
12
19
8
18
24
12
13
18
0
13
13
9
9
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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