Nazare Big Wave Challenge Gets Yellow Alert, Could Run Saturday in Giant Waves
70-foot plus waves predicted for Portuguese big wave tow surfing competition.
Surf Forecasts:
The surf forecast for Termination Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Termination Point in the next 12 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AKST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 12th Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 12th Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 16th Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Termination Point over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Fri afternoon, min -4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, near gales from the NNW by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -3°C on Sun night, min -6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNW on Sun night, moderate winds from the NW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
Rating (10 max) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | E | ENE | ENE | E | E | E | E | N | N | SE | ENE | N | N | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | |
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 50 | 73 | 99 | 68 | 92 | 104 | 36 | 183 | 169 | 126 | 67 | 89 | 234 | 257 | 394 | 1308 | 544 | 465 | 178 | 92 | 42 | ||
Wind (km/h) | NW | NNW | NNW | NW | W | WNW | NW | NNW | NNW | N | N | N | NNW | NNW | NW | NNW | NW | WNW | WNW | WNW | WNW | |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:17AM 2.12 | 6:51PM 1.97 | 8:13AM 2.19 | 8:12PM 1.76 | 9:04AM 2.27 | 9:35PM 1.66 | 9:49AM 2.36 | 10:48PM 1.67 | 10:31AM 2.45 | 11:47PM 1.72 | 11:10AM 2.54 | 12:35AM 1.79 | 11:47AM 2.62 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:27AM 0.08 | 1:03PM 0.91 | 1:19AM 0.33 | 2:27PM 0.80 | 2:13AM 0.54 | 3:42PM 0.62 | 3:07AM 0.70 | 4:42PM 0.40 | 3:58AM 0.82 | 5:30PM 0.20 | 4:46AM 0.89 | 6:11PM 0.02 | 5:29AM 0.92 | |||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:48 | - | - | 9:48 | - | - | 9:48 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:21 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 0 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -13 | -12 | -11 | -8 | -8 | -9 | -11 | -16 | -16 | -17 | -17 | -19 | -18 | -17 | -14 | -13 | -12 | -12 | -13 | -15 | -14 | |

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The above surf forecast table for Termination Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Termination Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Termination Point 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 (Termination Point) 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 Termination Point 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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