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Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 16 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 16 days are 1.9m 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 19th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Contreira over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | |
655 | 669 | 577 | 484 | 422 | 248 | 380 | 292 | 224 | 163 | 200 | 1480 | 1065 | 463 | 256 | 272 | 309 | 489 | 374 | 352 | 316 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:20PM2.23m | 2:42AM2.20m | 3:05PM2.27m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM0.07m | 8:49AM0.06m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | N 10 | SSW 14 | S 14 | NNE 9 | N 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 51 | 669 | 39 | 16 | 422 | 245 | 380 | 292 | 224 | 163 | 200 | 1480 | 1065 | 463 | 256 | 240 | 274 | 489 | 374 | 352 | 316 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | NNE 9 | W 8 | SSW 19 | NW 16 | NW 14 | SSW 17 | WNW 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SSW 15 | E 5 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 19 | 8 | 1 | 36 | 42 | 248 | 28 | 20 | 94 | 45 | 18 | 42 | 11 | 243 | 198 | 272 | 309 | 69 | 59 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | S 14 | S 20 | NW 18 | S 13 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | — | SSW 14 | E 5 | ENE 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | ENE 9 | N 10 | N 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 30 | 13 | 51 | 36 | 15 | 71 | — | 40 | 14 | 18 | 73 | 70 | — | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 655 | — | 577 | 484 | — | — | 228 | 186 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 31 | 41 | 50 | 75 | 152 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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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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