Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras surfForecast / Azores / Portugal

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Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras this week:

The surf forecast for Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s 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 - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras in the next 12 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (+00) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 21st Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 21st Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 23rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NNW
1
NNW
1.8
WNW
2.1
W
1.8
WNW
1.7
W
1.3
W
0.8
NNW
0.8
N
1.3
N
0.7
N
1.6
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.2
N
1.1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)1091010998101091013131312121212111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)43134571493265049436125923833530310091141824788683644401373432728
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
25
SSW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:16AM
1.13
10:59PM
1.06
11:27AM
1.21
12:00AM
1.14
12:20PM
1.31
12:46AM
1.22
1:02PM
1.38
1:23AM
1.29
1:38PM
1.43
1:57AM
1.33
2:11PM
1.46
2:29AM
1.36
2:42PM
1.45
3:00AM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:52PM
0.38
5:10AM
0.37
5:57PM
0.29
6:07AM
0.29
6:45PM
0.20
6:51AM
0.21
7:23PM
0.14
7:28AM
0.14
7:56PM
0.09
8:01AM
0.11
8:26PM
0.07
8:32AM
0.10
8:54PM
0.07
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:33--7:35--
Sunset-7:55--7:53--7:52--7:51--7:49--7:47--7:45-
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clear
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cloud
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clear
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cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222322232322222219202019191919212119212120
Feels °C (?)212222211921222217151515151517181818202020
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  1. weather stationWind Update Calm condsitions have become offshore at Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras (light winds from the SSE.(Wind varies from 100 to 180 degs) at Lajes Air Base Airport 8 km from Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras). 1.3m 10s swell from the NNW with a 0.3m 13s groundswell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Terceira - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras 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 - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras) 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 - Baia Das Quatro Ribeiras 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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