Surf Forecasts:
Tercera Ponte surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,315 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tercera Ponte over the next 16 days.
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer here. The 16-day window starts with a narrow window Sunday morning the 12th of July that’s worth a paddle, but after that we’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch of poor conditions. There’s a real gap from Sunday afternoon all the way through to Monday the 27th of July with nothing recommended – nearly two weeks of onshore slop, choppy water, and blown-out waves. So, pick your moment carefully.
The one standout is the early session on Sunday the 12th of July at Tercera Ponte. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, consistent, exposed to the swell, and the optimum swell direction is from the south. Early Sunday morning, you’ve got a clean, 3ft swell coming from the SE with a 12-second period – that’s a nice, long-period groundswell that will wrap in with some shape. The wind is light from the north, cross-offshore, so it’ll be glassy and clean. The combined wave energy is moderate (297). The water temperature feels about average for the time of year. It’s a great little window for a beginner or anyone wanting a fun, easy paddle. Crowds are likely, so expect some company.
By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings east and picks up, ruining the surface. From there, it’s a grim run: onshore winds, choppy surf, and the swell gets messy. By Wednesday the 15th, the swell bumps up to 7ft but with a short 7-second period and strong onshore wind – that’s a blown-out, lumpy mess, only for the experienced if they’re desperate, but honestly, it’s more a kite-surfing setup than a paddle one. The energy spikes to 508 Wednesday morning. The rest of the week and into the next stays similar: onshore flow, cross-onshore chop, and the period stays short. The energy dips into the 200s and 300s, but it’s never clean.
Monday the 27th of July morning shows a tiny glimmer – a marginal window with a light cross-shore breeze and 3ft swell, but it’s a 1 out of 10, so don’t get your hopes up. That’s the only other half-decent moment in the whole run.
So, bottom line: if you’re keen, hit Sunday morning the 12th of July early at Tercera Ponte. After that, the place is a write-off for a long time. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 311 | 287 | 282 | 199 | 147 | 123 | 79 | 52 | 52 | 604 | 498 | 489 | 363 | 317 | 1087 | 997 | 1098 | 1062 | 1027 | 681 | 508 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:16AM2.33m | 12:46PM2.28m | 00:55AM2.33m | 1:28PM2.21m | 1:36AM2.31m | 2:13PM2.12m | 2:22AM2.27m | 3:01PM2.02m | 3:13AM2.21m | 3:56PM1.94m | 4:12AM2.15m | 4:57PM1.89m | 5:17AM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:16AM-0.14m | 6:34PM0.05m | 6:59AM-0.13m | 7:15PM0.10m | 7:44AM-0.08m | 7:58PM0.17m | 8:32AM0.02m | 8:45PM0.26m | 9:24AM0.14m | 9:38PM0.35m | 10:22AM0.25m | 10:39PM0.42m | 11:26AM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 311 | 287 | 282 | 199 | 147 | 123 | 79 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 10 | 141 | 283 | 317 | 1087 | 997 | 1098 | 1062 | 1027 | 681 | 508 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 4 | E 4 | E 8 | ENE 5 | E 5 | S 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | S 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 36 | — | — | — | 57 | 58 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 7 | — | — | — | S 20 | S 12 | SSE 13 | S 12 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 12 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | E 4 | E 4 | NNW 2 | ENE 5 | E 5 | — | S 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 9 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 25 | — | 20 | 604 | 498 | 489 | 363 | 286 | — | 44 | 51 | 64 | — | 89 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 159 | 0 | 775 | 159 | 0 | 1358 | 13 | 467 | 1149 | 667 | 667 | 841 | 775 | 755 | 755 | 775 | 755 | 755 | 755 | 156 | 755 |
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