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Santa Maria - Praia Formosa surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 01 May 2025 +00
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s 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 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) 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 1.8m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 1st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 14 | 212 | 62 | 40 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 25 | 85 | 73 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 90 | 5 | 39 | 84 | 84 | 69 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 339 | 205 | 171 | 54 | 27 | 50 | 72 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:01PM 1.64 | 5:26AM 1.49 | 5:50PM 1.55 | 6:20AM 1.37 | 6:49PM 1.45 | 7:27AM 1.28 | 8:01PM 1.37 | 8:52AM 1.23 | 9:25PM 1.34 | 10:20AM 1.24 | 10:42PM 1.36 | 11:29AM 1.30 | 11:42PM 1.40 | 12:19PM 1.37 | 12:28AM 1.45 | 12:58PM 1.43 | 1:05AM 1.49 | 1:30PM 1.47 | 1:38AM 1.53 | 1:59PM 1.51 | 2:07AM 1.55 | 2:26PM 1.54 | 2:37AM 1.56 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:44AM 0.39 | 11:17PM 0.43 | 11:29AM 0.49 | 12:11AM 0.54 | 12:22PM 0.60 | 1:16AM 0.63 | 1:29PM 0.69 | 2:39AM 0.69 | 2:57PM 0.75 | 4:07AM 0.68 | 4:26PM 0.74 | 5:17AM 0.64 | 5:32PM 0.69 | 6:08AM 0.58 | 6:21PM 0.63 | 6:48AM 0.52 | 7:00PM 0.58 | 7:22AM 0.48 | 7:32PM 0.53 | 7:51AM 0.46 | 8:02PM 0.50 | 8:18AM 0.44 | 8:30PM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 13 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed morning, near gales from the SSW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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