Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 WEST
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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
19.6° 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 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1.3
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
522
369
220
163
203
147
121
463
304
250
184
501
713
553
401
394
255
186
145
385
491
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
N
5
NNE
5
N
5
NE
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NE
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:56PM1.81m
12:27PM1.80m
00:41AM1.83m
1:06PM1.87m
1:21AM1.84m
1:42PM1.92m
1:59AM1.85m
2:16PM1.96m
2:35AM1.85m
2:51PM1.98m
3:11AM1.84m
3:26PM1.97m
3:47AM1.80m
Low Tide
5:47PM0.58m
6:13AM0.45m
6:33PM0.51m
6:51AM0.42m
7:14PM0.45m
7:26AM0.40m
7:51PM0.40m
8:00AM0.38m
8:26PM0.36m
8:34AM0.38m
9:02PM0.35m
9:08AM0.39m
9:38PM0.36m
9:43AM0.41m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
9:09
9:10
9:12
Temp °C
19
17
19
19
17
20
20
18
20
20
16
20
20
16
21
21
18
22
22
19
21
19
18
17
18
18
20
21
19
20
19
16
19
19
14
20
20
17
22
22
19
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1.3
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
522
369
220
163
203
147
121
463
304
250
184
501
713
553
401
394
255
186
145
385
491
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
Energy kJ
50
179
176
259
266
231
225
250
193
169
165
118
115
58
58
104
144
131
127
115
109
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.6
NW
9
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
NNW
11
Energy kJ
147
32
35
35
34
54
59
33
44
21
21
52
8
30
110
57
30
14
14
29
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
6
0.4
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
N
5
0.6
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
5
0.9
NNE
5
1.1
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
10
10
5
3
1
43
54
35
49
80
105
124
128
145
134
114
97
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
9
0
13
18
0
0
0
9
9
16
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
12
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
9
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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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