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Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Contreira sea temperature is
23.1°C
1.5° 

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


Contreira surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 7,663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 6th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 10th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 10th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
6
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.5
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11
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10
0.4
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12
0.9
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13
1.1
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3.5
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2.3
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11
2.5
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2.4
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11
2.3
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12
2.1
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11
1.9
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11
1.8
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10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
99
55
48
54
269
355
1958
3783
4923
3490
7663
4323
2430
1256
1562
1447
1403
999
844
634
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
S
20
SSE
30
S
25
SW
25
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40
SW
30
WSW
25
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25
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20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
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10
ESE
10
NNE
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
11:48AM2.02m
00:14AM1.99m
12:27PM2.04m
00:49AM2.06m
1:04PM2.04m
1:23AM2.09m
1:39PM2.01m
1:55AM2.08m
2:13PM1.95m
2:28AM2.05m
2:47PM1.88m
3:01AM1.99m
3:22PM1.78m
Low Tide
6:03PM0.25m
6:19AM0.31m
6:37PM0.23m
6:55AM0.26m
7:09PM0.22m
7:30AM0.23m
7:40PM0.25m
8:04AM0.24m
8:12PM0.30m
8:38AM0.29m
8:44PM0.36m
9:13AM0.36m
9:17PM0.45m
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Temp °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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