
Surf Forecasts:
Tercera Ponte surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 296 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM. 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tercera Ponte over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re looking at the Tercera-Ponte area for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is a bit of a grind, with a whole lot of ordinary to poor conditions on the cards. We’ve got a long gap of nothing good from now until the end of July, about a week of real dud conditions. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the very end of the forecast window.
The water temp is sitting at 78°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing weird there.
Right now, and for the next week, the onshore and cross-onshore winds from the SE and ESE are just wrecking the wave faces. The swell is small, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, with a short period of 7 seconds or less. The combined energy is weak, sitting at 72 or lower. It’s just not worth paddling out for.
We finally get a tiny window on the morning of Friday, July 31st. The NNE breeze is glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a 3 ft swell from the east with a period of 7 seconds. The energy picks up a bit to 118 (moderate), and the report says "glassy." That’s a rare moment of clean, smooth conditions. The waves will be small, but if you’re a beginner or just want to bob around on a longboard, that’s your best bet. The crowd situation is likely to be "often" busy, so you might have some company.
After that, it’s back to the same story – moderate to fresh SE/ESE winds and choppy, poor surf. The swell does build, with heights reaching 5 ft on August 2nd and the energy jumping to 365 (moderate), but the wind is still cross-onshore, making it a messy, blown-out mess. That kind of sea state, with moderate onshore wind and a beach break setup, is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Looking into the second week, the real standout is a couple of mornings in August. The morning of Sunday, August 9th, shows a crisp NE cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph, with a 4 ft swell from the ESE and a period of 9 seconds. The energy is 311 (moderate) and it’s described as "clean." That’s a solid surfable wave for the better surfers, with the wind grooming the faces. The period is getting longer, so the wave quality will be better.
Then, the morning of Monday, August 10th, is a real beauty. We’ve got a clean NNW offshore wind at 9 mph, blowing straight off the land. The swell is 4 ft from the ESE with an 8-second period, and the energy is 264 (moderate). The report says "gentle offshore and clean." That’s the pick of the whole forecast. The wind will be holding the waves up, making for some nice, lined-up peaks. The offshore direction is perfect for the spot, which is exposed to the south. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a long way out, but promising.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Friday morning July 31st is a tiny, glassy window for the beginners. The real gold is the morning of Monday, August 10th, with genuine offshore winds and clean, fun waves. Just keep your fingers crossed and hope the forecast holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
62 | 61 | 40 | 42 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 60 | 42 | 48 | 41 | 19 | 33 | 89 | 109 | 108 | 121 | 111 | 118 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:22AM2.30m | 12:48PM2.19m | 1:02AM2.28m | 1:29PM2.14m | 1:43AM2.25m | 2:13PM2.08m | 2:29AM2.21m | 3:01PM2.02m | 3:19AM2.15m | 3:55PM1.96m | 4:16AM2.09m | 4:55PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:24AM0.25m | 9:40PM0.39m | 10:19AM0.33m | 10:38PM0.45m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | S 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 |
62 | 61 | 40 | 42 | 35 | 36 | 15 | 24 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 33 | 89 | 109 | 2 | 1 | 99 | 9 | 143 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 7 | S 11 | SSE 14 |
2 | 12 | 20 | 33 | 17 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | E 15 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | S 12 | — | SE 8 | S 11 | S 15 | SSE 14 |
8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | SE 4 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
— | 4 | 4 | — | 7 | — | 36 | 60 | 42 | 48 | 41 | — | — | — | — | 108 | 121 | 111 | 118 | 98 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 841 | 801 | 667 | 755 | 196 | 165 | 755 | 179 | 179 | 1178 | 156 | 6 | 1238 | 5 | 0 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 755 |
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Information about the Tercera Ponte Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tercera Ponte provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tercera Ponte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tercera Ponte surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tercera Ponte) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tercera Ponte may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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