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Santa Maria - Praia Formosa surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 -01Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Santa Maria - Praia Formosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Santa Maria - Praia Formosa sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Maria - Praia Formosa in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 190 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 336 | 130 | 95 | 100 | 231 | 55 | 210 | 191 | 147 | 158 | 203 | 299 | 549 | 782 | 750 | 587 | 597 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:23AM 1.68 | 3:45PM 1.63 | 4:11AM 1.59 | 4:35PM 1.58 | 5:05AM 1.48 | 5:34PM 1.51 | 6:11AM 1.39 | 6:46PM 1.46 | 7:31AM 1.32 | 8:07PM 1.45 | 8:56AM 1.33 | 9:26PM 1.48 | 10:09AM 1.38 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:09PM 0.32 | 9:33AM 0.36 | 9:56PM 0.37 | 10:19AM 0.43 | 10:50PM 0.45 | 11:12AM 0.52 | 11:55PM 0.54 | 12:18PM 0.60 | 1:16AM 0.60 | 1:39PM 0.64 | 2:44AM 0.59 | 3:03PM 0.63 | 3:59AM 0.54 | 4:15PM 0.57 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Sat 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:58 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
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Information about the Santa Maria - Praia Formosa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Santa Maria - Praia Formosa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santa Maria - Praia Formosa 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 (Santa Maria - Praia Formosa) 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 Santa Maria - Praia Formosa 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.
Santa Maria - Praia Formosa is 7 km (4 miles) from Santa Maria Acores. If you plan a holiday in The Azores, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Maria Acores. Santa Maria Acores has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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