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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 +00
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terceira - Contendas this week:
The surf forecast for Terceira - Contendas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Contendas in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 1st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Contendas over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2413 | 2410 | 2702 | 1632 | 405 | 249 | 452 | 344 | 199 | 103 | 99 | 84 | 54 | 85 | 43 | 47 | 42 | 36 | 37 | 104 | 109 | 64 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 27 | 72 | 101 | 88 | 98 | 67 | 803 | 2394 | 1183 | 780 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:57AM 1.47 | 4:22PM 1.50 | 4:46AM 1.35 | 5:13PM 1.40 | 5:41AM 1.21 | 6:11PM 1.30 | 6:46AM 1.09 | 7:21PM 1.21 | 8:06AM 1.02 | 8:42PM 1.16 | 9:30AM 1.01 | 9:57PM 1.17 | 10:39AM 1.05 | 10:57PM 1.20 | 11:31AM 1.12 | 11:43PM 1.24 | 12:12PM 1.18 | 12:21AM 1.28 | 12:47PM 1.25 | 12:56AM 1.31 | 1:20PM 1.30 | 1:30AM 1.32 | 1:52PM 1.34 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:48PM 0.01 | 10:06AM 0.05 | 10:39PM 0.10 | 10:54AM 0.16 | 11:35PM 0.22 | 11:48AM 0.29 | 12:40AM 0.33 | 12:52PM 0.39 | 2:00AM 0.40 | 2:11PM 0.45 | 3:25AM 0.42 | 3:34PM 0.46 | 4:35AM 0.39 | 4:41PM 0.43 | 5:27AM 0.34 | 5:33PM 0.38 | 6:06AM 0.28 | 6:14PM 0.33 | 6:39AM 0.23 | 6:50PM 0.28 | 7:09AM 0.20 | 7:24PM 0.24 | 7:39AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Terceira - Contendas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Terceira - Contendas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Terceira - Contendas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Terceira - Contendas 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 - Contendas) 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 - Contendas 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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