Terceira - Contendas surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NNW swell with 834 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terceira - Contendas this week:
The surf forecast for Terceira - Contendas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Contendas in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Contendas over the next 16 days.
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