Terceira - Contendas surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, N swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Contendas in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Contendas over the next 16 days.
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