Graciosa - Porto da Praia surfForecast / Azores / Portugal

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Graciosa - Porto da Praia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Graciosa - Porto da Praia sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Graciosa - Porto da Praia this week:

The surf forecast for Graciosa - Porto da Praia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Graciosa - Porto da Praia in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (+00) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 21st Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 21st Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 17th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Graciosa - Porto da Praia over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WNW
2.3
W
2.4
W
3
WSW
2.1
W
1.3
W
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.4
NW
1.4
NNW
0.9
N
1.5
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.5
N
1.5
N
1.3
N
1.1
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)8101098888771312121212121111121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)243103410871238647202178174193185276624614494617615410292374616483
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
30
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
30
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
30
N
30
N
25
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
15
SE
10
ESE
25
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:57PM
1.04
11:26AM
1.19
11:57PM
1.12
12:18PM
1.29
12:42AM
1.20
12:59PM
1.36
1:20AM
1.26
1:35PM
1.41
1:53AM
1.31
2:07PM
1.43
2:25AM
1.34
2:38PM
1.43
2:56AM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:50PM
0.38
5:07AM
0.37
5:55PM
0.29
6:04AM
0.28
6:42PM
0.21
6:48AM
0.20
7:20PM
0.14
7:24AM
0.14
7:52PM
0.10
7:57AM
0.11
8:22PM
0.07
8:28AM
0.10
8:50PM
0.07
8:58AM
0.11
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39
Sunset7:59--7:58--7:55--7:53--7:52--7:51--7:50--
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cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222222232321202019191919202020212121212120
Feels °C (?)191920202019171713131314161617181819192119
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Graciosa - Porto da Praia (light winds from the SSW at Graciosa/Aerodromo 1 km from Graciosa - Porto da Praia). 1.7m 9s swell from the W with a 1.0m 13s groundswell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the Graciosa - Porto da Praia Surf forecast

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