Vila Nova Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Azores – Ilha Terceira)
| Name: | Vila Nova |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: S |
Vila Nova in Azores(Ilha Terceira) is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Offshore winds blow from the south. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north. A right hand reef break. Best around high tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of .
Overall Vila Nova 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.
The graph describes the variation of swells directed at Vila Nova through a typical yea... (show all text)
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Also see Vila Nova surf quality by season and Vila Nova surf quality by month.
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Vila Nova:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Baie des Quarto Ribeiras | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Ponta do Queimado | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Praia do Norte | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sao Mateus da Calherta | 11 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Vila Nova: |
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| Closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1082 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1118 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | M6 West Coast Buoy | 1124 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1180 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1224 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Vila Nova: |
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| Closest tide station | Hibernia (780-1080), Newfoundland | 1211 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hibernia 109, Newfoundland | 1217 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 | 1318 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Vila Nova: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 1057 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 1073 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 1123 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 1149 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valgrande-Pajares (Spain) | 1156 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Vila Nova: |
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| Closest city location | Biscoitos (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Angra do Heroísmo (Portugal) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Praia da Vitoria (Portugal) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lagoa (Portugal) | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sao Roque do Pico (Portugal) | 60 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Vila Nova is Lajes Airport (TER) in Acores, 15 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Vila Nova is Graciosa Airport (GRW), also in Acores, 74 km (46 miles) away.
- Third is Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Acores, 81 km (50 miles) away.
- Pico Airport (PIX) in Acores is 106 km (66 miles) away.
- Horta Airport (HOR), also in Acores is the fifth nearest airport to Vila Nova and is 130 km (81 miles) away.
