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Terceira - Praia do Norte surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 01 May 2025 +00
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terceira - Praia do Norte this week:
The surf forecast for Terceira - Praia do Norte over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Praia do Norte in the next 12 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 04) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 8th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Praia do Norte over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 245 | 452 | 344 | 199 | 133 | 116 | 84 | 60 | 28 | 23 | 48 | 30 | 94 | 242 | 363 | 226 | 79 | 51 | 77 | 95 | 365 | 341 | 364 | 282 | 199 | 57 | 25 | 9 | 281 | 16 | 29 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:13PM 1.40 | 5:41AM 1.21 | 6:11PM 1.30 | 6:46AM 1.09 | 7:21PM 1.21 | 8:06AM 1.02 | 8:42PM 1.16 | 9:30AM 1.01 | 9:57PM 1.17 | 10:39AM 1.05 | 10:57PM 1.20 | 11:31AM 1.12 | 11:43PM 1.24 | 12:12PM 1.18 | 12:21AM 1.28 | 12:47PM 1.25 | 12:56AM 1.31 | 1:20PM 1.30 | 1:30AM 1.32 | 1:52PM 1.34 | 2:02AM 1.33 | 2:23PM 1.36 | 2:35AM 1.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:35PM 0.22 | 11:48AM 0.29 | 12:40AM 0.33 | 12:52PM 0.39 | 2:00AM 0.40 | 2:11PM 0.45 | 3:25AM 0.42 | 3:34PM 0.46 | 4:35AM 0.39 | 4:41PM 0.43 | 5:27AM 0.34 | 5:33PM 0.38 | 6:06AM 0.28 | 6:14PM 0.33 | 6:39AM 0.23 | 6:50PM 0.28 | 7:09AM 0.20 | 7:24PM 0.24 | 7:39AM 0.17 | 7:57PM 0.22 | 8:09AM 0.17 | 8:29PM 0.21 | 8:40AM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 |
| Sunset | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | 22 | 3 | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Terceira - Praia do Norte Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Terceira - Praia do Norte provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Terceira - Praia do Norte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Terceira - Praia do Norte 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 - Praia do Norte) 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 - Praia do Norte 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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