Tercera Ponte Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let's have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating picture for a while. There’s a long dry spell coming up, with no real surf worth paddling out for until around the 23rd of September. That’s a solid gap of over a week with nothing to get excited about.

The only spot in the mix here is Tercera Ponte. It’s a beginner-friendly break, consistent, and exposed to the south swell. Water temps are sitting at 80°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be fine in a spring suit or even just boardshorts if you’re tough.

Friday 11th kicks things off but it’s a write-off. Rain showers and a lumpy cross-shore wind have the place looking messy. Combined wave energy is weak (213), swell is a short-period 4ft from the ESE, and the wind is all wrong. Skip it.

Saturday 12th September – this is the one bright spot in the whole outlook, and it’s not even that big. The morning session is where it’s at. Glassy conditions, no wind, clean surface. You’ve got a 4ft ESE swell with an 8-second period – not a world-beater, but with zero wind it’ll be fun on a log or a mid-length. Energy is moderate (245). It’s a beginner wave anyway, so this is your best bet for a few clean, playful ones. As the afternoon comes in, the wind swings cross-onshore and the quality drops right off.

From Sunday 13th right through to Tuesday 22nd September, it’s a grim run. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, the swell stays small and weak, and the wave quality is consistently poor. A few mornings in the second week, like the 21st and 22nd, show a light cross-off breeze keeping things clean, but the swell is barely 3ft and the energy is weak (around 145-179). It’s surfable but very ordinary – not worth burning fuel for.

The real standout, and it’s a long way off so take it with a pinch of salt, is Wednesday 23rd September in the morning. We’ve got a light 5 mph cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, clean conditions, and a 4ft swell from the east with a moderate 7-second period. Energy is moderate (233). It’s not pumping, but it’s the best-looking window in a very lean outlook. The afternoon goes to crap with a cross-shore wind and a funky long-period 12-second groundswell that’s only 3ft – too weak and straight for this beach setup.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions through to the 26th, with the swell dropping right away and nothing building. A very quiet spell overall.

This spot is consistent for a reason – it picks up south swell easily – but when the wind is on it, it’s pretty much unsurfable for a paddle. With the persistent cross and cross-onshore winds, this stretch is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than traditional surfing.

Stay patient, keep an eye on that Saturday morning the 12th, and maybe the 23rd if you’re feeling hopeful. That’s your lot.

Rusty

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