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Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 09 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Contreira sea temperature is
23.0°C
1.6° 

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


Contreira surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with 6,261 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Saturday (Nov 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 14th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 19th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 11th Nov)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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4522
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2548
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3435
2092
1241
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214
186
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:55AM2.08m
2:13PM1.95m
2:28AM2.05m
2:47PM1.88m
3:01AM1.99m
3:22PM1.78m
3:37AM1.90m
3:59PM1.68m
4:16AM1.81m
4:41PM1.57m
5:01AM1.71m
5:30PM1.48m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.25m
8:04AM0.24m
8:12PM0.30m
8:38AM0.29m
8:44PM0.36m
9:13AM0.36m
9:17PM0.45m
9:51AM0.46m
9:53PM0.54m
10:33AM0.57m
10:34PM0.64m
11:22AM0.67m
11:23PM0.74m
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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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