Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 30 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
20.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Contreira surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WNW swell with 918 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 5th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 5th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 5th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.8
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
1.7
WNW
13
1.7
NW
12
1.9
NW
11
1.8
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
618
761
573
394
340
247
255
262
234
280
265
679
469
359
222
205
347
918
822
882
759
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
N
5
N
5
NNW
15
WNW
10
NNE
cross-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
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:16PM1.96m
2:35AM1.85m
2:51PM1.98m
3:11AM1.84m
3:26PM1.97m
3:47AM1.80m
4:02PM1.95m
4:23AM1.75m
4:39PM1.91m
5:00AM1.69m
5:18PM1.87m
5:40AM1.64m
6:00PM1.82m
Low Tide
8:00AM0.38m
8:26PM0.36m
8:34AM0.38m
9:02PM0.35m
9:08AM0.39m
9:38PM0.36m
9:43AM0.41m
10:15PM0.40m
10:19AM0.46m
10:54PM0.46m
10:55AM0.51m
11:35PM0.52m
11:35AM0.56m
00:19AM0.57m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:09
9:09
9:10
9:12
9:12
9:13
9:13
1
Temp °C
19
20
16
21
21
18
22
22
19
22
22
17
22
21
19
23
22
20
23
21
19
18
19
14
19
19
16
21
21
18
22
22
15
21
20
18
24
22
21
24
22
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
NW
12
1.7
WNW
13
1.7
NW
12
1.9
NW
11
1.8
NNW
11
Energy kJ
618
761
573
394
340
237
154
117
64
280
265
679
469
359
222
154
347
918
822
882
759
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
S
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
0.6
WNW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.8
NW
13
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
NE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NNW
13
1.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
118
103
58
58
104
144
131
127
115
109
142
63
60
59
59
205
109
61
19
101
373
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
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
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.5
S
14
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
NW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
NW
15
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
NE
6
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
21
8
30
110
57
30
14
14
59
14
107
21
19
8
35
57
137
30
29
8
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.5
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.5
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
Energy kJ
52
72
132
195
226
247
255
262
234
183
155
170
208
178
178
150
123
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
0
12
8
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
4
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
5
5
5
4
8
4
9
5
6
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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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