Contreira Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Contreira sea temperature is
24.1°C
0.7° 

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


Contreira surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, NNW swell with 1,376 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 29th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 29th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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NW
15
1.5
NW
14
1.3
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
16
1.5
NNW
14
1.7
NNW
13
1.6
NNW
12
1.6
NNW
12
1.7
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12
1.6
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
12
1.9
NNW
14
1.7
NNW
13
2.1
NW
13
2
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1020
886
609
486
558
414
256
186
330
845
932
759
692
813
658
311
454
1376
922
1331
1107
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
E
5
E
10
E
5
WSW
0
E
10
ENE
5
SSE
5
E
5
NW
5
WNW
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ENE
10
WSW
5
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WNW
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S
10
WSW
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SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:50PM1.88m
1:13AM1.81m
1:23PM2.03m
1:44AM1.95m
1:55PM2.15m
2:16AM2.07m
2:27PM2.24m
2:48AM2.15m
3:01PM2.27m
3:22AM2.19m
3:36PM2.25m
3:57AM2.17m
4:15PM2.16m
Low Tide
6:37AM0.55m
7:07PM0.40m
7:11AM0.41m
7:38PM0.26m
7:44AM0.28m
8:08PM0.14m
8:16AM0.18m
8:39PM0.06m
8:49AM0.11m
9:11PM0.04m
9:24AM0.09m
9:45PM0.06m
10:01AM0.12m
10:21PM0.15m
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Feels °C
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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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