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Terceira - Ponta do Queimado surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 17 Apr 2025 +00
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 Friday (Apr 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Ponta do Queimado in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 18th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Ponta do Queimado over the next 12 days.
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 1351 | 3322 | 2343 | 950 | 647 | 467 | 384 | 284 | 167 | 158 | 294 | 348 | 248 | 160 | 186 | 113 | 625 | 628 | 1180 | 2417 | 2177 | 2071 | 1536 | 2942 | 3060 | 2231 | 1132 | 701 | 469 | 363 | 567 | 540 | 444 | 285 | 206 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:48PM 1.18 | 5:01AM 1.07 | 5:28PM 1.11 | 5:45AM 1.00 | 6:23PM 1.04 | 6:50AM 0.94 | 7:41PM 1.01 | 8:24AM 0.92 | 9:09PM 1.05 | 9:54AM 0.98 | 10:21PM 1.14 | 10:59AM 1.08 | 11:16PM 1.26 | 11:51AM 1.21 | 12:05AM 1.38 | 12:37PM 1.33 | 12:50AM 1.48 | 1:20PM 1.43 | 1:35AM 1.54 | 2:03PM 1.49 | 2:20AM 1.54 | 2:46PM 1.52 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:30AM 0.29 | 10:57PM 0.36 | 11:07AM 0.36 | 11:42PM 0.44 | 11:54AM 0.43 | 12:45AM 0.50 | 1:03PM 0.48 | 2:14AM 0.50 | 2:34PM 0.48 | 3:43AM 0.44 | 3:56PM 0.42 | 4:49AM 0.32 | 4:59PM 0.32 | 5:41AM 0.18 | 5:51PM 0.21 | 6:26AM 0.06 | 6:38PM 0.11 | 7:09AM -0.04 | 7:24PM 0.02 | 7:52AM -0.09 | 8:10PM -0.02 | 8:34AM -0.08 | 8:56PM -0.02 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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