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Contreira surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Contreira this week:
The surf forecast for Contreira over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 12 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Apr 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 1st Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Contreira over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 286 | 190 | 181 | 1363 | 2483 | 5311 | 9297 | 5210 | 3501 | 2091 | 1517 | 846 | 422 | 326 | 286 | 256 | 458 | 830 | 659 | 477 | 3028 | 2382 | 2377 | 4126 | 4847 | 4401 | 3635 | 2486 | 1720 | 1497 | 887 | 993 | 1023 | 958 | 803 | 472 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:32AM 2.25 | 4:54PM 2.16 | 5:19AM 2.05 | 5:40PM 2.01 | 6:11AM 1.81 | 6:33PM 1.83 | 7:16AM 1.58 | 7:44PM 1.67 | 8:46AM 1.43 | 9:20PM 1.59 | 10:29AM 1.43 | 10:52PM 1.64 | 11:44AM 1.53 | 11:57PM 1.75 | 12:33PM 1.65 | 12:43AM 1.87 | 1:11PM 1.77 | 1:19AM 1.96 | 1:43PM 1.87 | 1:52AM 2.02 | 2:12PM 1.95 | 2:22AM 2.05 | 2:40PM 2.01 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:17PM -0.05 | 10:40AM 0.02 | 11:03PM 0.07 | 11:23AM 0.22 | 11:53PM 0.25 | 12:11PM 0.43 | 12:55AM 0.45 | 1:13PM 0.63 | 2:22AM 0.60 | 2:46PM 0.76 | 4:11AM 0.63 | 4:32PM 0.75 | 5:34AM 0.55 | 5:44PM 0.64 | 6:27AM 0.44 | 6:33PM 0.52 | 7:05AM 0.34 | 7:10PM 0.40 | 7:36AM 0.26 | 7:42PM 0.31 | 8:04AM 0.20 | 8:12PM 0.24 | 8:31AM 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 20 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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