Tercera Ponte Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Tercera Ponte’s got cooking for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, the start is a bit of a struggle, and the first real chance to paddle out doesn't look like it'll show up until Wednesday the 8th of July. There's a dry patch of nearly five days before we see anything worth getting wet for.

The main issue is the wind. For the first few days, from Friday the 3rd through Tuesday the 7th, we're stuck with onshore and cross-onshore breezes, mostly from the south and southeast. The swell is a mix of short-period ESE windswell, and the sea surface is going to be chopped up and messy. The wave energy starts off moderate at around 552 but drops off quickly into weak territory by late in the week, so those early days are unfishable. You'd be fighting a losing battle.

Then things get interesting. Wednesday morning the 8th of July sees a shift. A light offshore from the NNW kicks in, cleaning things up. The swell swings around to the SSE, and the period stretches out to a nice long 12 seconds. That’s groundswell energy, and even though the combined energy is only moderate at 180, that clean, offshore texture will turn the 2ft bumps into something a lot more fun than the numbers suggest. It's surfable, but it's small.

The real standout, the session to circle on your calendar, is Thursday morning the 9th of July. We’ve got a light NNE breeze coming cross-offshore, which is going to keep the surface glassy. The swell is still from the SSE, with a clean 12-second period and moderate energy (262). You’ll be looking at chest-high waves in the 3ft range. For a spot that's exposed to the south, this is a great little window of clean, lined-up waves. The water is a warm 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit or just a rash vest will do.

There’s another pretty good look on Saturday morning the 11th of July. Similar setup—light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, with a 3ft SSE groundswell that’s pushing a 13-second period. The energy is moderate (248), and it should be another clean morning session before the afternoon sea breeze chops it up.

And for those planning ahead, Monday morning the 13th of July is promising. A clean offshore from the NNW will groom a 3ft SSE swell with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (233). Tercera Ponte is a consistent, exposed spot that handles a south swell well, and when that offshore wind blows, it’s a classic setup. The crowds here are often present, so expect company.

Later in the second week, after the 13th, the wind turns gnarly again and the swell drops away. The 2ft to 2ft waves and persistent onshore flow mean we’re back to cleaning the wax off the boards. There's a pulse of very long-period 14-second swell on Saturday the 18th, but it's tiny (1.0ft) and the wind is terrible, so forget it.

Keep your eyes on that Thursday the 9th and Monday the 13th. Those are your best bets for a clean, proper surf. Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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