Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 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
18.7° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
2
0
1
1
1
3
4
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NNE
9
0.8
NW
14
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
1
NW
11
1
NW
10
2.2
NW
14
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1
NW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
NW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
2.1
NE
7
2.1
NE
8
2
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
374
283
380
292
228
220
196
1891
1100
650
237
361
349
726
698
478
387
375
432
510
421
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
N
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
E
0
E
10
N
5
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:31AM2.16m
3:52PM2.26m
4:21AM2.07m
4:41PM2.20m
5:15AM1.94m
5:35PM2.11m
6:13AM1.80m
6:35PM2.00m
7:19AM1.67m
7:41PM1.90m
8:31AM1.60m
8:52PM1.83m
9:44AM1.60m
Low Tide
9:17PM0.04m
9:34AM0.11m
10:07PM0.07m
10:22AM0.21m
11:00PM0.15m
11:13AM0.33m
11:59PM0.27m
12:09PM0.46m
1:05AM0.39m
1:13PM0.58m
2:18AM0.48m
2:27PM0.65m
3:31AM0.52m
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:05
9:06
1
Temp °C
17
17
18
18
16
19
19
17
19
20
18
20
20
18
21
21
17
20
20
16
20
15
16
17
17
16
19
19
18
20
21
18
20
20
18
20
20
16
18
18
14
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NNE
9
0.8
NW
14
1.4
N
8
1.2
N
8
1
N
8
1
NW
11
1
NW
10
2.2
NW
14
1.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1
NW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
Energy kJ
374
248
253
182
111
220
196
1891
1100
650
237
361
275
726
698
478
387
375
191
163
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
16
0.2
S
13
1.1
NW
13
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.6
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
42
14
380
292
228
49
27
71
129
131
186
116
349
69
59
96
49
34
77
33
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
NW
17
0.4
E
5
0.5
E
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
E
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
N
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
14
30
28
20
36
16
137
7
20
20
73
71
2
22
34
2
17
15
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
N
8
0.7
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1
NNE
5
1.6
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
2.1
NE
7
2.1
NE
8
2
NE
7
Energy kJ
283
33
32
39
38
54
190
312
432
510
421
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
12
13
12
13
12
9
12
12
0
9
9
9
12
13
16
16
12
13
12
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
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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