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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faial - Praia do Norte this week:
The surf forecast for Faial - Praia do Norte over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faial - Praia do Norte in the next 12 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 2nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial - Praia do Norte over the next 12 days.
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 119 | 365 | 408 | 529 | 305 | 189 | 132 | 129 | 106 | 98 | 175 | 180 | 137 | 119 | 65 | 108 | 263 | 308 | 482 | 852 | 494 | 366 | 173 | 149 | 117 | 109 | 117 | 86 | 82 | 50 | 107 | 131 | 81 | 107 | 178 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:34PM 1.17 | 3:45AM 1.11 | 4:10PM 1.13 | 4:23AM 1.05 | 4:53PM 1.08 | 5:10AM 0.99 | 5:47PM 1.03 | 6:12AM 0.92 | 6:58PM 1.00 | 7:36AM 0.88 | 8:22PM 1.01 | 9:08AM 0.91 | 9:40PM 1.08 | 10:22AM 0.98 | 10:42PM 1.17 | 11:21AM 1.08 | 11:36PM 1.26 | 12:10PM 1.18 | 12:24AM 1.33 | 12:55PM 1.26 | 1:09AM 1.36 | 1:38PM 1.31 | 1:53AM 1.35 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:39PM 0.21 | 9:52AM 0.18 | 10:18PM 0.26 | 10:31AM 0.24 | 11:04PM 0.32 | 11:19AM 0.30 | 12:06AM 0.37 | 12:24PM 0.36 | 1:29AM 0.39 | 1:47PM 0.38 | 2:59AM 0.35 | 3:12PM 0.35 | 4:13AM 0.26 | 4:22PM 0.28 | 5:11AM 0.15 | 5:20PM 0.19 | 6:00AM 0.06 | 6:11PM 0.12 | 6:44AM -0.01 | 6:58PM 0.06 | 7:26AM -0.04 | 7:44PM 0.03 | 8:07AM -0.03 | |||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 |
| Sunset | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 39 | 3 | 12 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Faial - Praia do Norte Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Faial - 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 Faial - Praia do Norte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faial - 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 (Faial - 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 Faial - 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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