Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 26 Apr 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
17.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 30th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
1.1
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
0.8
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.3
NNE
9
1.3
NNE
9
1.4
NNW
16
1.5
NNW
15
1.5
NNW
14
1.4
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
67
102
178
173
210
361
353
493
408
319
245
254
277
933
911
874
680
555
384
349
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
5
NW
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
S
5
S
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSE
15
S
10
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
11:31AM1.66m
11:43PM1.88m
12:21PM1.78m
00:32AM1.96m
1:02PM1.89m
1:12AM2.01m
1:37PM1.97m
1:48AM2.03m
2:09PM2.03m
2:22AM2.03m
2:40PM2.06m
2:55AM2.00m
3:11PM2.05m
3:28AM1.94m
Low Tide
5:20AM0.48m
5:31PM0.60m
6:11AM0.39m
6:22PM0.49m
6:52AM0.32m
7:03PM0.40m
7:26AM0.27m
7:39PM0.33m
7:57AM0.24m
8:13PM0.28m
8:27AM0.24m
8:46PM0.26m
8:57AM0.26m
9:18PM0.27m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:20
7:20
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8:45
8:46
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:50
8:50
Temp °C
18
18
16
19
19
16
19
18
15
18
18
16
18
18
17
19
19
18
19
20
18
16
16
14
17
18
15
17
16
14
16
16
15
18
17
17
19
18
18
19
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.3
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
9
1.3
NNE
9
1.4
NNW
16
1.5
NNW
15
1.5
NNW
14
1.4
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
102
52
55
176
137
210
361
353
220
188
197
180
254
277
933
911
874
680
555
384
349
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
E
8
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.2
NNE
9
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
8
Energy kJ
6
40
70
18
17
84
44
29
493
408
319
245
227
184
232
286
260
163
84
61
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
NW
9
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
16
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.5
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
1
WNW
10
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
W
8
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
2
15
40
2
24
32
19
22
19
19
19
24
125
217
218
113
116
108
73
51
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
8
Energy kJ
38
67
102
178
173
197
256
263
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
12
13
12
13
13
13
12
13
9
12
18
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
9
6
5
9
9
5
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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