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Contreira surf Forecast / Madeira / Portugal

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 20 Apr 2024 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 20.3°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.3 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 17.3 °C)
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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 20.3°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 18.3 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 17.3 °C)


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 Sunday (Apr 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Contreira in the next 12 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 21st Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Contreira over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NNE
1
N
1
N
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
NNE
1.3
NNE
1
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NE
1.6
NNE
1.2
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.3
N
1.3
NNW
1.1
N
1.9
N
1.9
N
2
N
2
N
1.9
N
2
N
2
N
1.9
N
1.8
N
Period(s) (?)99858881010111110101098888877881089121112121111111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)20615414035109586886103135393198320263211202232240187199156276183202326252186106289411941066856932986955880
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
5
NE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:10PM
1.76
1:18AM
1.92
1:40PM
1.87
1:49AM
1.98
2:09PM
1.95
2:19AM
2.02
2:38PM
2.00
2:50AM
2.02
3:07PM
2.03
3:21AM
1.98
3:37PM
2.01
3:52AM
1.92
4:09PM
1.97
4:27AM
1.84
4:44PM
1.90
5:06AM
1.74
5:26PM
1.81
5:53AM
1.63
6:19PM
1.72
6:57AM
1.53
7:29PM
1.66
8:21AM
1.48
8:54PM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:08PM
0.42
7:31AM
0.28
7:40PM
0.33
7:59AM
0.21
8:10PM
0.25
8:27AM
0.18
8:41PM
0.21
8:55AM
0.17
9:12PM
0.20
9:24AM
0.20
9:44PM
0.23
9:55AM
0.25
10:17PM
0.28
10:28AM
0.33
10:55PM
0.37
11:06AM
0.43
11:41PM
0.46
11:53AM
0.54
12:40AM
0.56
12:57PM
0.64
2:01AM
0.60
2:21PM
0.69
3:31AM
0.55
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise7:31--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:24--7:22--7:22--7:20--7:20--
Sunset-8:42--8:43--8:44--8:44--8:45--8:45--8:46--8:46--8:47--8:49--8:50--8:50-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202018181816191918202017202017191916181916181815181715191916181715181816
Feels °C (?)191918171715191917202016191916171714151613141412161513171814161612171715

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue 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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