Surf Forecasts:
Terceira - Sao Mateus da Calherta surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, S swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terceira - Sao Mateus da Calherta this week:
The surf forecast for Terceira - Sao Mateus da Calherta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Sao Mateus da Calherta in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Sao Mateus da Calherta over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 8 | W 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 6 | WSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
225 | 293 | 334 | 326 | 401 | 347 | 268 | 264 | 176 | 126 | 125 | 82 | 149 | 196 | 69 | 41 | 38 | 37 | 21 | 32 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:57PM1.53m | 5:30AM1.48m | 5:50PM1.46m | 6:28AM1.44m | 6:53PM1.39m | 7:37AM1.41m | 8:10PM1.34m | 8:55AM1.42m | 9:33PM1.33m | 10:10AM1.47m | 10:47PM1.38m | 11:14AM1.54m | 11:48PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:42AM0.52m | 11:11PM0.49m | 11:34AM0.58m | 00:04AM0.55m | 12:38PM0.63m | 1:09AM0.61m | 1:57PM0.66m | 2:26AM0.64m | 3:23PM0.65m | 3:45AM0.63m | 4:39PM0.59m | 4:54AM0.58m | 5:41PM0.51m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 8 | S 12 | W 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SSE 11 |
39 | 49 | 334 | 326 | 401 | 347 | 268 | 264 | 176 | 72 | 76 | 44 | 72 | 196 | 376 | 283 | 183 | 77 | 29 | 26 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NNW 10 | S 12 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | N 9 |
225 | 293 | 70 | 56 | 39 | 68 | 64 | 57 | 62 | 126 | 125 | 82 | 19 | 71 | 35 | 20 | 38 | 37 | 21 | 20 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 4 | S 8 | S 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NW 10 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 8 | E 7 | NNW 10 | S 12 | S 11 | W 7 | ENE 4 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 |
34 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 69 | 41 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | W 8 | — | NE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 6 |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 149 | — | 1 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 32 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 117 |
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Information about the Terceira - Sao Mateus da Calherta Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Terceira - Sao Mateus da Calherta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Terceira - Sao Mateus da Calherta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Terceira - Sao Mateus da Calherta 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 - Sao Mateus da Calherta) 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 - Sao Mateus da Calherta 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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