Tercera Ponte Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board, let’s look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks at Tercera Ponte.

First up, the water is sitting at a warm 79°, which is just about normal for this time of year – nothing unusual there, feels good.

Honestly, the next week or so is a bit of a grind. We’ve got some small swell around, but the wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-on, which is really messing with the surface. Wednesday morning, the 26th, is the only real chance to get wet in the short term. It’s small, only 2ft of south swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. The energy is weak (193), so you’ll be working for your rides, but it’s surfable.

After that, we hit a real dry spell. From Thursday the 27th all the way through to the end of August, it’s a mix of building wind and messy conditions. The swell does get a bit bigger, up to 5ft, but it’s wind-affected and short-period, making it a real challenge. The wind stays onshore or cross-shore, so expect chop. There’s not much to get excited about here.

We get a little flicker of hope on the 1st of September. The morning shows a cross-off breeze with 5ft of swell from the ESE, but it’s only a marginal call. The wind is moderate, but it’s clean. The 3rd of September morning also looks cleaner, with a similar 5ft ESE swell and light cross-off wind. The energy is still moderate (264), but it’s a step in the right direction.

Then, things get interesting toward the middle of September. The 9th of September morning and afternoon show a jump in size and period. The swell builds to 6ft from the ESE, with a long 15-second period, and the energy is seriously pumping (1724). But the wind is still cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. This is the kind of energy that could really fire, but it’s a waiting game for the wind to cooperate.

The 10th of September morning might be the best of the whole run. You’ve got 4ft of SE swell, a solid 14-second period, and a cross-shore wind. The energy is strong (1195), and while it’s a bit of a gamble with the wind, this is the standout window. It’s a long-range call, so don’t book the time off just yet, but keep an eye on it.

For a break that’s consistent and exposed to the south, it’s a frustrating forecast. The first week is a write-off for quality surf. The second week has more promise, but it’s all about the wind. If you’re an expert, the bigger days around the 9th and 10th could be worth a look, but for everyone else, it’s a lot of waiting and hoping.

Rusty.

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