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Terceira - Ponta do Queimado surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 22 Dec 2024 -01
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado this week:
The surf forecast for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Ponta do Queimado in the next 12 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 27th Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 172 | 99 | 210 | 361 | 612 | 246 | 141 | 170 | 195 | 286 | 374 | 578 | 458 | 366 | 874 | 585 | 368 | 275 | 289 | 265 | 289 | 322 | 512 | 490 | 339 | 206 | 70 | 32 | 51 | 110 | 98 | 85 | 225 | 256 | 280 | 547 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:55PM 0.95 | 7:16AM 1.06 | 8:02PM 0.95 | 8:19AM 1.03 | 9:08PM 0.98 | 9:21AM 1.03 | 10:05PM 1.03 | 10:16AM 1.06 | 10:54PM 1.09 | 11:05AM 1.10 | 11:36PM 1.16 | 11:48AM 1.15 | 12:15AM 1.23 | 12:28PM 1.20 | 12:53AM 1.29 | 1:07PM 1.24 | 1:31AM 1.35 | 1:45PM 1.26 | 2:09AM 1.38 | 2:24PM 1.27 | 2:48AM 1.41 | 3:05PM 1.26 | 3:29AM 1.41 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:47PM 0.42 | 12:48AM 0.47 | 1:47PM 0.44 | 1:56AM 0.50 | 2:47PM 0.43 | 3:05AM 0.50 | 3:42PM 0.40 | 4:07AM 0.46 | 4:31PM 0.36 | 4:58AM 0.41 | 5:16PM 0.31 | 5:43AM 0.35 | 5:56PM 0.26 | 6:24AM 0.29 | 6:35PM 0.21 | 7:04AM 0.23 | 7:13PM 0.16 | 7:43AM 0.19 | 7:51PM 0.13 | 8:23AM 0.16 | 8:29PM 0.12 | 9:04AM 0.15 | 9:09PM 0.12 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:03 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Terceira - Ponta do Queimado Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Terceira - Ponta do Queimado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Terceira - Ponta do Queimado 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 - Ponta do Queimado) 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 - Ponta do Queimado 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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