Surf Forecasts:
Terceira - Ponta do Queimado surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, WNW swell with 592 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado this week:
The surf forecast for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Ponta do Queimado in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 61 | 40 | 40 | 130 | 132 | 116 | 87 | 248 | 193 | 94 | 64 | 62 | 120 | 561 | 373 | 327 | 554 | 251 | 213 | 208 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:21PM1.20m | 11:05AM1.17m | 11:21PM1.26m | 11:59AM1.27m | 00:17AM1.32m | 12:51PM1.36m | 1:11AM1.37m | 1:41PM1.44m | 2:04AM1.39m | 2:31PM1.49m | 2:55AM1.38m | 3:21PM1.51m | 3:46AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM0.36m | 4:46AM0.23m | 5:08PM0.29m | 5:41AM0.16m | 6:06PM0.21m | 6:34AM0.10m | 7:02PM0.13m | 7:24AM0.05m | 7:56PM0.07m | 8:14AM0.03m | 8:48PM0.04m | 9:03AM0.03m | 9:41PM0.04m | 9:53AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | |
— | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | S 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
94 | 61 | 40 | 22 | 130 | 117 | 102 | 87 | 127 | 193 | 94 | 64 | 62 | 120 | 561 | 373 | 327 | 554 | 251 | 213 | 208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 5 |
51 | 49 | 29 | 40 | 109 | 132 | 116 | 84 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 110 | 39 | 99 | 72 | 45 | 213 | 104 | 120 | 90 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | WNW 7 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | N 10 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | N 10 | N 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 |
9 | 9 | 48 | 18 | 115 | 106 | 103 | 144 | 7 | 84 | 87 | 35 | 45 | 71 | 17 | 8 | 40 | 39 | 22 | 21 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 248 | — | — | 1 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 10 | 20 | 38 | 19 | 23 | 47 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 9 | 23 |
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Information about the Terceira - Ponta do Queimado Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Terceira - Ponta do Queimado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Terceira - Ponta do Queimado 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 (Terceira - Ponta do Queimado) 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 Terceira - Ponta do Queimado 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.
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