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Terceira - Vila Nova surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 +00
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 Wednesday (Aug 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 25th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 25th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Vila Nova over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 493 | 311 | 173 | 119 | 65 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 97 | 183 | 316 | 290 | 1042 | 1642 | 7051 | 11520 | 8027 | 4870 | 3856 | 3238 | 2279 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | glass | off | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:32PM 1.30 | 12:57AM 1.23 | 1:19PM 1.39 | 1:41AM 1.29 | 2:00PM 1.46 | 2:20AM 1.33 | 2:37PM 1.49 | 2:56AM 1.35 | 3:12PM 1.49 | 3:30AM 1.34 | 3:45PM 1.46 | 4:03AM 1.32 | 4:18PM 1.39 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:56PM 0.22 | 7:05AM 0.19 | 7:41PM 0.14 | 7:47AM 0.13 | 8:20PM 0.09 | 8:24AM 0.09 | 8:55PM 0.07 | 8:59AM 0.07 | 9:28PM 0.07 | 9:32AM 0.09 | 9:59PM 0.10 | 10:04AM 0.13 | 10:29PM 0.15 | ||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Azores
Continuing clean conditions at Terceira - Vila Nova (light winds from the NNE.(Wind varies from 360 to 090 degs) at Lajes Air Base Airport 15 km from Terceira - Vila Nova). 1.2m 11s groundswell from the W with a 0.3m 7s swell from the NE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.
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