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Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 22 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) 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 0.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Contreira over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | |
650 | 581 | 404 | 267 | 161 | 275 | 253 | 246 | 233 | 226 | 368 | 519 | 471 | 463 | 325 | 216 | 120 | 142 | 123 | 119 | 68 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | 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 | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 7:41PM1.90m | 8:31AM1.60m | 8:52PM1.83m | 9:44AM1.60m | 10:02PM1.80m | 10:49AM1.65m | 11:03PM1.80m | 11:43AM1.72m | 11:56PM1.81m | 12:27PM1.80m | 00:41AM1.83m | 1:06PM1.87m | 1:21AM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:13PM0.58m | 2:18AM0.48m | 2:27PM0.65m | 3:31AM0.52m | 3:43PM0.67m | 4:36AM0.51m | 4:51PM0.64m | 5:29AM0.48m | 5:47PM0.58m | 6:13AM0.45m | 6:33PM0.51m | 6:51AM0.42m | 7:14PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 650 | 581 | 404 | 267 | 139 | 96 | 85 | 68 | 53 | 178 | 368 | 519 | 471 | 463 | 325 | 216 | 120 | 142 | 123 | 119 | 246 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 59 | 58 | 11 | 34 | 64 | 96 | 62 | 61 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 85 | 47 | 32 | 179 | 176 | 259 | 266 | 231 | 225 | 52 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 34 | 9 | 34 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 37 | 40 | 27 | 55 | 56 | 26 | 30 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 59 | 68 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 23 | 40 | 100 | 161 | 275 | 253 | 246 | 233 | 226 | 183 | 46 | 36 | — | 16 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
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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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