Surf Forecasts:
Tercera Ponte surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with E 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tercera Ponte over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming our way.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a solid run of poor surf conditions from now until early August, with no real quality on offer. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, the swell is short period and weak, and the wave energy is just not there. It’s a rough stretch, and you’d be better off doing something else.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t pop up until the morning of Thursday, 30 July. That’s a long wait. On that morning, we’ve got a tiny bit of east swell – 2ft, period of 6 seconds – but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the north-northeast at just 3 mph. The combined energy is a weak 62 (very low), and the data says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Honestly, it’s not worth a paddle unless you’re desperate for a session. The water temp is 78°, about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The only other spot that raises an eyebrow is Saturday morning, 8 August at Tercera Ponte. We’ve got 4ft of east-southeast swell (8-second period), with a clean cross-offshore wind from the northeast at 9 mph. The combined energy is 251 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your standout window. The swell is small, but the wind will keep it tidy. The break is consistent, so it’s not a gamble. It’s an exposed spot, and the swell is coming from the east-southeast, which isn’t the optimum south direction, but with that clean wind, it’ll still be fun for a beginner-friendly wave. Just be aware that crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Best of the entire outlook? That Saturday morning, 8 August. It’s the only time the stars line up. Everything else is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 167 | 149 | 107 | 102 | 83 | 57 | 61 | 43 | 42 | 57 | 43 | 63 | 48 | 36 | 36 | 44 | 58 | 56 | 31 | 25 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:50AM2.22m | 11:05PM2.29m | 11:31AM2.23m | 11:44PM2.30m | 12:09PM2.22m | 00:22AM2.30m | 12:48PM2.19m | 1:02AM2.28m | 1:29PM2.14m | 1:43AM2.25m | 2:13PM2.08m | 2:29AM2.21m | 3:01PM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:50PM0.07m | 5:13AM-0.04m | 5:29PM0.06m | 5:52AM-0.05m | 6:07PM0.07m | 6:31AM-0.03m | 6:45PM0.10m | 7:10AM0.01m | 7:23PM0.15m | 7:51AM0.08m | 8:04PM0.22m | 8:35AM0.16m | 8:50PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 167 | 149 | 107 | 102 | 83 | 57 | 61 | 43 | 42 | 57 | 43 | 28 | 48 | 36 | 36 | 44 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 25 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 17 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 14 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | SE 2 | — | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | 63 | — | 1 | — | 27 | 58 | 56 | — | — | 31 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 841 | 179 | 156 | 755 | 156 | 157 | 841 | 196 | 157 | 755 | 775 | 755 | 1199 | 1189 | 1151 | 1199 | 775 | 0 | 1337 | 156 |
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