
Surf Forecasts:
Terceira - Vila Nova surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NE swell with 260 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terceira - Vila Nova this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Vila Nova in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Vila Nova over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
17 | 43 | 60 | 77 | 68 | 60 | 40 | 39 | 64 | 59 | 77 | 55 | 230 | 260 | 260 | 197 | 176 | 168 | 112 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:55AM1.22m | 6:15PM1.33m | 6:44AM1.15m | 7:04PM1.21m | 7:38AM1.08m | 7:59PM1.10m | 8:41AM1.04m | 9:04PM1.03m | 9:52AM1.02m | 10:17PM1.00m | 11:01AM1.05m | 11:23PM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:52PM0.15m | 11:57AM0.22m | 00:38AM0.24m | 12:46PM0.32m | 1:26AM0.32m | 1:41PM0.41m | 2:20AM0.40m | 2:48PM0.48m | 3:24AM0.44m | 4:05PM0.50m | 4:33AM0.45m | 5:18PM0.48m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
9:10 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
17 | 14 | 60 | 77 | 68 | 60 | 40 | 39 | 64 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 230 | 260 | 260 | 197 | 176 | 168 | 112 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 10 | NE 5 | W 8 | N 7 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | W 9 | ENE 6 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
9 | 43 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 43 | 42 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | N 8 | NE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | S 14 | ENE 7 | S 14 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | W 11 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
12 | 13 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
16 | 10 | 15 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 30 | — | 59 | 77 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1120 | 120 | 7 | 9 | 185 | 1125 | 1125 | 17 | 272 | 17 | 17 | 280 | 161 | 280 | 280 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 280 |
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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 16 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.
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