Surf Forecasts:
Tercera Ponte surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ESE 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 (Aug 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tercera Ponte over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Tercera Ponte.
First thing you gotta know – the water is sitting at 79°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right off the bat, I’ll be honest with you – the outlook is a tough one for the next week and a half. We’ve got a run of poor surf conditions and not much to get excited about.
Looking at the start of the forecast period, Sunday the 2nd kicks off with 4ft of east swell, but it’s crippled by a cross-onshore wind from the ESE blowing at 12 mph. The swell energy is weak (230), and the period is a short 7 seconds. It’s choppy and messy – not worth paddling out for.
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are much the same story. Monday morning has 4ft swell from the SE, 8-second period, 252 energy, but again that cross-onshore breeze from the ESE at 9 mph ruins it. Tuesday bumps up a bit to 5ft from the ESE, but with 12 mph cross-onshore winds and moderate energy (378), it’s just poor, choppy surf. Rain showers on Tuesday morning too, so you’re not missing much.
Wednesday the 5th sees a bit more energy running at 422, but the swell is still just 4ft from the ESE with an 8-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore from the SE at 9 mph – still choppy and not clean.
Thursday the 6th is the first real glimmer of hope. The morning session has some clouds, but the wind switches to a slight cross-offshore from the north at only 3 mph. The swell is 3ft from the ESE, 8-second period, and the energy is weak (194). The conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but just ordinary. The afternoon falls apart again as the wind swings back onshore.
Friday the 7th morning is similar – clean, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 6 mph. Swell is tiny at 3ft from the ESE, 7-second period, energy a weak 116. You can get a few grovelly ones, but it’s not a standout.
Saturday the 8th morning is the closest thing to a winner in the first week. Clear skies, a light cross-offshore from the NE at 6 mph, and the water is clean. Swell is 3ft from the east, 7-second period, energy 230 – it’s small but workable. The afternoon sees the wind pick up onshore again. This is your best bet for a session if you’re desperate, but it’s not pumping.
From Sunday the 9th through to Wednesday the 13th morning, it’s a real slog. The swell stays small, between 2ft and 4ft, with short periods and persistent cross-onshore or onshore winds. The energy is mostly weak to moderate. There’s a couple of clean windows on Monday the 10th morning and Thursday the 13th morning, but the swell is small and weak.
Thursday the 13th morning is the best of the second week. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NE at 3 mph, giving clean conditions. Swell is 4ft from the ESE, 8-second period, and energy is moderate (206). This is a solid session for a beginner-friendly break like Tercera Ponte, but it’s not a big swell.
After that, things get ugly. From Friday the 14th through Monday the 17th, the swell builds but the wind goes completely onshore. Friday the 14th sees 5ft to 5ft from the SE with onshore winds of 12 to 19 mph – poor and choppy. The weekend of the 15th and 16th is a write-off for paddle surfing. Saturday the 15th morning has a massive 8ft swell from the SSE with strong onshore winds of 28 mph, and the energy is very strong (1079). This is big, messy, and dangerous – too big for beginners, and only for experts if they’re keen on a beating. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Sunday the 16th is still big and onshore.
Monday the 17th drops back to 5ft from the ESE, but the wind is still a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, making it lumpy.
So, the standout here is Thursday the 13th morning. It’s not a classic, but it’s the cleanest, most surfable window. Swell is 4ft from the ESE, light cross-offshore wind, and the energy is moderate (206). It’s a consistent, beginner-friendly break, so expect crowds to be likely – it’s often busy. The swell direction is off the optimum for this spot (which prefers a S swell), but you’ll get some fun ones.
No other day really stands out. The long-range weekend of the 15th is big but blown out, so don’t hold your breath.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 106 | 147 | 193 | 232 | 287 | 287 | 202 | 176 | 127 | 130 | 133 | 105 | 94 | 76 | 67 | 127 | 97 | 84 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:58PM1.92m | 6:22AM2.04m | 7:00PM1.95m | 7:25AM2.06m | 7:59PM2.01m | 8:24AM2.11m | 8:52PM2.08m | 9:19AM2.16m | 9:41PM2.15m | 10:10AM2.21m | 10:27PM2.22m | 10:58AM2.24m | 11:11PM2.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:43PM0.48m | 12:24PM0.38m | 00:50AM0.44m | 1:28PM0.35m | 1:53AM0.35m | 2:25PM0.29m | 2:49AM0.23m | 3:17PM0.22m | 3:40AM0.11m | 4:04PM0.16m | 4:27AM0.01m | 4:48PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 12 | E 7 |
| kJ | 81 | 81 | 147 | 193 | 232 | 287 | 287 | 202 | 176 | 127 | 130 | 133 | 105 | 94 | 76 | 42 | 86 | 86 | 14 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | E 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 12 | 81 | 23 | 18 | 63 | 87 | 97 | 108 | 69 | 98 | 58 | 41 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 34 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | — | SSE 11 | S 15 | SSE 11 | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 14 | — | 24 | 4 | 12 | 28 | — | 38 | 138 | 82 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 40 | 13 | 9 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 127 | 106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | — | — | — | — | 67 | 127 | 97 | 84 | 92 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1419 | 156 | 196 | 1175 | 531 | 492 | 755 | 165 | 156 | 755 | 196 | 0 | 775 | 824 | 0 | 1175 | 1153 | 0 | 1178 | 1153 |
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