Contendas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Azores – Ilha Terceira)
| Name: | Contendas |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: WNW |
Contendas in Azores(Ilha Terceira) is a sheltered point break that has quite consistent surf. Autumn and winter are the optimum times of year for waves. Offshore winds blow from the west northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north. There is a left breaking reef. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days.
Overall Contendas Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Contendas surf quality by season and Contendas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Contendas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Contendas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Porto Novo | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Porto Martins | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Praia da Vitoria | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Santa Catarina | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Praia Vitoria | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Contendas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1086 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1117 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | M6 West Coast Buoy | 1129 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1183 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1220 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Contendas: |
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| Closest tide station | Hibernia (780-1080), Newfoundland | 1225 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hibernia 109, Newfoundland | 1231 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 1282 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 1282 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1319 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Contendas: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 1049 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 1067 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 1117 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 1141 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valgrande-Pajares (Spain) | 1151 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Contendas: |
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| Closest city location | Praia da Vitoria (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Angra do Heroísmo (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Biscoitos (Portugal) | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lagoa (Portugal) | 56 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sao Roque do Pico (Portugal) | 68 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Contendas is Lajes Airport (TER) in Acores, 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Contendas is Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ), also in Acores, 95 km (59 miles) away.
- Third is Graciosa Airport (GRW) in Acores, 96 km (60 miles) away.
- Pico Airport (PIX) in Acores is 119 km (74 miles) away.
- Horta Airport (HOR), also in Acores is the fifth nearest airport to Contendas and is 143 km (89 miles) away.
