Contreira Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Contreira sea temperature is
24.9°C
1.3° 

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


Contreira surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, NW swell with 1,265 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 23rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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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
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
2
NNE
8
2.2
NNE
9
2.4
NNE
9
2.4
NNE
9
2.3
NNE
9
2.1
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
0.8
NNW
14
0.8
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.6
NW
19
1.3
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
230
303
477
766
944
909
826
587
447
348
269
222
258
225
164
201
222
157
278
920
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
ENE
5
E
5
NE
10
ENE
Wind State
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
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
5:29AM1.85m
5:48PM1.71m
6:06AM1.70m
6:30PM1.53m
6:54AM1.56m
7:32PM1.38m
8:13AM1.45m
9:19PM1.31m
10:05AM1.45m
11:03PM1.38m
11:25AM1.57m
00:00AM1.51m
12:13PM1.72m
00:40AM1.66m
Low Tide
11:35AM0.48m
11:47PM0.58m
12:17PM0.64m
00:28AM0.74m
1:14PM0.79m
1:30AM0.87m
2:55PM0.88m
3:24AM0.92m
4:50PM0.84m
5:03AM0.84m
5:53PM0.71m
5:58AM0.70m
6:34PM0.55m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:54
7:54
7:54
7:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:14
8:12
8:10
8:09
8:07
8:07
8:06
 mm
Temp °C
24
24
20
23
23
20
23
23
21
23
23
20
23
24
22
24
24
22
24
24
22
Feels °C
25
24
19
22
22
19
22
22
20
22
23
20
25
26
23
26
27
24
27
27
25
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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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