Contreira Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Contreira sea temperature is
25.1° C
2.0° 

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


Contreira surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNE swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with WNW 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 (Aug 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 16s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.5
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.6
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
9
1.3
NE
7
1.4
NE
8
1.6
NNE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
84
58
56
94
164
158
158
127
101
96
138
101
117
98
96
117
121
153
261
381
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
N
5
NNE
5
NE
5
N
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
10
NNE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
glassy
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
on
on
on
on
High Tide
12:56PM2.02m
1:29AM1.94m
1:47PM2.20m
2:17AM2.05m
2:33PM2.33m
3:01AM2.12m
3:16PM2.40m
3:42AM2.14m
3:56PM2.39m
4:21AM2.11m
4:35PM2.31m
4:58AM2.04m
5:13PM2.16m
Low Tide
7:18PM0.26m
7:31AM0.28m
8:08PM0.11m
8:17AM0.17m
8:53PM0.01m
8:59AM0.10m
9:34PM-0.02m
9:39AM0.08m
10:13PM0.01m
10:18AM0.12m
10:50PM0.10m
10:56AM0.21m
11:25PM0.24m
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:59
8:58
8:57
8:55
8:54
8:53
8:52
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Temp °C
24
24
21
24
24
22
25
25
22
26
26
22
26
26
24
24
24
22
25
23
22
Feels °C
24
25
23
26
26
24
26
26
23
27
27
23
28
27
26
25
24
21
25
23
23
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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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