Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Contreira sea temperature is
23.7°C
1.1° 

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


Contreira surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, NNW swell with 1,801 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Contreira this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
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Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
2
2
3
2
3
1
1
0
2
2
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
12
1.5
NNW
13
1.5
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
12
2.1
NNE
9
2.5
NNE
10
2.4
NNE
11
1.6
NW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
12
1.3
NNW
13
1.9
NNW
11
1.8
NNW
11
2.1
NNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
458
473
734
711
480
469
324
651
1306
1273
1077
859
690
535
373
278
489
894
759
1728
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:59PM1.52m
6:21AM1.61m
6:57PM1.40m
7:31AM1.51m
8:27PM1.33m
9:06AM1.49m
10:06PM1.37m
10:27AM1.57m
11:11PM1.50m
11:22AM1.70m
11:56PM1.65m
12:04PM1.85m
00:33AM1.82m
Low Tide
11:53PM0.72m
12:44PM0.76m
00:51AM0.84m
2:09PM0.85m
2:24AM0.90m
3:52PM0.82m
4:03AM0.86m
5:01PM0.71m
5:08AM0.74m
5:46PM0.56m
5:53AM0.60m
6:23PM0.40m
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Temp °C
23
20
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23
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Feels °C
24
21
24
24
19
22
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18
19
19
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20
20
19
20
19
19
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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