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Terceira - Vila Nova surfForecast / Azores / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 12 Mar 2026 -01
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Terceira - Vila Nova surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Terceira - Vila Nova sea temperature is
15.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terceira - Vila Nova this week:

The surf forecast for Terceira - Vila Nova over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Vila Nova in the next 12 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 15th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 15th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 18th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Vila Nova over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the NNW by Tue night).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NW
2.1
NW
2.5
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.2
NNW
2.2
NNW
2.1
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.7
NNW
2.3
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
WNW
5
NW
4.5
NW
5.5
NW
5.5
NNW
6
NNW
5.5
NNW
5
N
5
N
5
N
Period(s) (?)91414131314121312141212141414141416151010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3381688249821781631194912781028756212571845698087707102161102414385145771018641715050
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
10
NNW
10
N
10
NW
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNE
10
NE
5
E
5
S
15
WSW
25
W
30
NW
35
NW
40
NW
50
N
45
N
45
N
45
N
55
N
55
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		crossglasscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:06PM
0.96
9:44AM
0.92
10:20PM
1.05
10:45AM
1.01
11:08PM
1.16
11:28AM
1.12
11:45PM
1.27
12:04PM
1.22
12:19AM
1.38
12:39PM
1.32
12:53AM
1.47
1:14PM
1.40
1:27AM
1.53
1:49PM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:33AM
0.56
3:50PM
0.51
4:41AM
0.47
4:47PM
0.41
5:25AM
0.35
5:29PM
0.30
6:01AM
0.23
6:06PM
0.20
6:34AM
0.12
6:41PM
0.11
7:08AM
0.03
7:16PM
0.04
7:42AM
-0.03
7:52PM
0.00
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-7:03--7:01--7:01--6:58--6:58--6:56--6:54-
Sunset--6:52--6:53--6:54--6:55--6:57--6:58--6:59
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clear
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C15151514171714161715161713111191011121212
Feels °C (?)131413121616131617151414742-2-11000
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Information about the Terceira - Vila Nova Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in The Azores? If you are looking for accommodation near Terceira - Vila Nova, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Azores, consider staying in Angra do Heroísmo which is 16 km (10 miles) away.

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