Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 31 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
20.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Contreira surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, NNW swell with 1,177 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 17s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 6th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
11
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
NW
16
1.2
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
NW
13
2
NNW
12
1.9
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
340
293
269
218
187
285
265
679
500
385
242
164
306
511
658
615
270
251
257
1082
792
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
N
15
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
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
6:25AM1.59m
6:46PM1.78m
7:18AM1.56m
Low Tide
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
12:19PM0.62m
1:09AM0.60m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:09
9:10
9:12
9:12
9:13
9:13
9:14
9:14
1
Temp °C
21
18
22
22
19
22
22
17
22
22
20
22
22
19
22
22
20
20
20
19
20
19
16
22
22
18
22
22
16
21
21
19
21
21
18
22
22
21
19
18
18
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1.2
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1.2
NNW
9
2
NNW
12
1.9
NNW
11
Energy kJ
340
237
154
117
64
285
265
679
500
385
242
157
122
511
658
615
270
251
227
1082
792
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.7
NW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
NW
13
0.8
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
NNE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
Energy kJ
104
144
131
127
115
109
217
96
92
59
59
136
184
280
107
58
151
169
140
100
202
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.8
NW
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.8
NE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.9
NW
13
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
Energy kJ
57
30
14
14
60
14
107
22
19
9
33
57
306
30
29
29
40
23
257
19
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.2
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
Energy kJ
239
293
269
218
187
151
120
178
213
233
200
164
146
167
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
Distance (km)
13
12
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
13
16
13
16
16
8
16
16
16
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
1
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
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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