Surf Forecasts:
Tercera Ponte surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tercera Ponte this week:
The surf forecast for Tercera Ponte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tercera Ponte in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tercera Ponte over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Tercera Ponte.
Truth be told, the next 16 days look pretty grim for any decent surf. The wind is onshore or cross-shore almost the whole time, and the swell is small and weak. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing special. The first real chance of a wave comes on the morning of Friday the 11th, but it’s only small and ordinary. After that, there’s a big gap of poor conditions until the morning of Saturday the 12th, which finally shows a little promise.
The standout window is Saturday morning, the 12th of September. The wind goes light offshore from the northwest at 3 mph, which is a huge plus. The swell is around 4 ft from the ESE at 8 seconds, which is a short period, but the clean conditions will make it rideable. The combined energy is moderate (276). This is a beginner-friendly break, and with the offshore wind, it’ll be clean. Keep in mind it’s a consistent spot, but crowds are often around, so expect company.
The water temperature here is 80°F, which is about 2°F warmer than average for this time of year – a bit warmer than usual, but nothing shocking.
The next decent window pops up on the morning of Monday the 21st of September. Cross-offshore wind from the NE at 6 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the SE at 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (331). Again, clean conditions, but the swell is small. This one is a bit further out, so keep an eye on forecasts.
Bottom line: don’t get your hopes up for the next two weeks. Saturday morning the 12th is your best bet, and maybe Monday morning the 21st if you’re patient. Apart from that, it’s a long stretch of chop and cross-shore junk.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 169 | 97 | 100 | 188 | 148 | 84 | 199 | 215 | 186 | 151 | 239 | 176 | 181 | 176 | 169 | 197 | 153 | 147 | 194 | 197 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:07AM2.39m | 1:37PM2.19m | 1:51AM2.37m | 2:20PM2.17m | 2:37AM2.31m | 3:04PM2.13m | 3:26AM2.23m | 3:51PM2.08m | 4:17AM2.13m | 4:40PM2.04m | 5:12AM2.04m | 5:34PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM0.08m | 7:10AM-0.04m | 7:24PM0.08m | 7:55AM0.01m | 8:10PM0.11m | 8:40AM0.09m | 8:57PM0.15m | 9:27AM0.18m | 9:48PM0.20m | 10:17AM0.27m | 10:42PM0.25m | 11:11AM0.35m | 11:41PM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 32 | 50 | 50 | 82 | 148 | 84 | 94 | 215 | 186 | 50 | 196 | 176 | 3 | 176 | 2 | 2 | 153 | 147 | 52 | 197 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 7 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 7 | SSE 11 | S 16 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 28 | 56 | 23 | 39 | 69 | 19 | 53 | 47 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 5 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 25 | 39 | 55 | 17 | 39 | 40 | 18 | 51 | 43 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 15 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | E 6 |
| kJ | 169 | 97 | 100 | 188 | 106 | 86 | 199 | 147 | — | 151 | 239 | 41 | 181 | — | 169 | 197 | — | — | 194 | 112 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 755 | 755 | 755 | 775 | 13 | 0 | 775 | 775 | 0 | 755 | 775 | 1149 | 1199 | 1422 | 775 | 828 | 196 | 0 | 775 | 755 |
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