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Terceira - Ponta do Queimado surfForecast / Azores / Portugal

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Terceira - Ponta do Queimado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Terceira - Ponta do Queimado sea temperature is
24.5° C
 (Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado this week:

The surf forecast for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Ponta do Queimado in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (+00) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 15th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wed
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NNW
0.6
NNW
1
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.5
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.2
NNW
1
NNW
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.9
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.5
N
0.4
NNW
1.4
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.5
NW
Period(s) (?)8810988989888777888889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)43482254442802021991541501331138757241523435238127320941
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
10
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
W
10
W
15
W
15
W
5
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:32AM
1.26
5:52PM
1.32
6:23AM
1.19
6:47PM
1.20
7:26AM
1.12
7:57PM
1.10
8:47AM
1.08
9:27PM
1.04
10:17AM
1.10
10:56PM
1.06
11:32AM
1.18
12:04AM
1.13
12:30PM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:25PM
0.11
11:36AM
0.19
12:12AM
0.19
12:30PM
0.28
1:08AM
0.29
1:39PM
0.37
2:21AM
0.37
3:10PM
0.42
3:49AM
0.39
4:45PM
0.39
5:11AM
0.35
5:59PM
0.31
6:14AM
0.28
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wed
20
Sunrise-7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07-
Sunset--8:45--8:44--8:43--8:42--8:39--8:38--8:37
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Rain (mm)
--271-------------411
Temp. °C212323222222212222212323222324232424242425
Feels °C (?)212222212121212020202222232424242222252627
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Terceira - Ponta do Queimado (calm at Angra DO Heroismo (Acores) 18 km from Terceira - Ponta do Queimado). 0.5m 8s swell from the NNW with a 0.3m 7s swell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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18 km away, 2 h 7 min ago

4 km/h
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0.0
24.5
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Terceira - Ponta do Queimado Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in The Azores? If you are looking for accommodation near Terceira - Ponta do Queimado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Azores, consider staying in Angra do Heroísmo which is 19 km (12 miles) away.

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