Contreira Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.84° N 17.14° W

Contreira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Contreira sea temperature is
24.2°C
0.8° 

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


Contreira surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, NNW swell with 971 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with NW 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 24th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 1st Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 1st Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
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Night
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PM
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
11
1
NNW
16
1.6
NW
13
1.7
NNW
13
1.6
NNW
12
1.5
NNW
12
1.3
NNW
12
1.4
NNW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.2
NNW
10
1.5
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
10
1
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1.1
WNW
9
1
NNW
11
1.6
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
479
558
414
256
151
499
880
932
771
605
475
541
263
283
781
283
246
315
181
251
540
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
ESE
10
SW
10
N
10
ESE
5
WNW
5
ESE
5
SSE
5
SW
5
NE
5
NW
5
WNW
5
W
5
WSW
10
W
5
SW
0
SE
0
NW
5
ESE
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
1:23PM2.03m
1:44AM1.95m
1:55PM2.15m
2:16AM2.07m
2:27PM2.24m
2:48AM2.15m
3:01PM2.27m
3:22AM2.19m
3:36PM2.25m
3:57AM2.17m
4:15PM2.16m
4:35AM2.11m
4:57PM2.03m
Low Tide
7:11AM0.41m
7:38PM0.26m
7:44AM0.28m
8:08PM0.14m
8:16AM0.18m
8:39PM0.06m
8:49AM0.11m
9:11PM0.04m
9:24AM0.09m
9:45PM0.06m
10:01AM0.12m
10:21PM0.15m
10:42AM0.20m
11:01PM0.29m
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7:56
7:58
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8:00
8:00
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8:02
8:01
8:00
7:59
7:57
7:55
7:54
 mm
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Temp °C
27
28
26
27
27
26
27
26
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24
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Feels °C
26
29
26
28
29
25
29
28
26
27
28
26
27
27
25
25
24
25
27
27
24
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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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