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Graciosa - Porto da Praia surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 +00
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Graciosa - Porto da Praia this week:
The surf forecast for Graciosa - Porto da Praia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Graciosa - Porto da Praia in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Graciosa - Porto da Praia over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 312 | 308 | 1567 | 2245 | 5152 | 3362 | 1396 | 1018 | 575 | 405 | 341 | 247 | 622 | 752 | 835 | 500 | 541 | 705 | 2277 | 2103 | 2242 | 2155 | 1898 | 1082 | 990 | 626 | 1496 | 754 | 2023 | 1746 | 1053 | 994 | 718 | 319 | 302 | 202 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:16PM 1.24 | 4:27AM 1.15 | 4:50PM 1.17 | 5:02AM 1.08 | 5:31PM 1.10 | 5:47AM 1.00 | 6:27PM 1.04 | 6:52AM 0.94 | 7:45PM 1.01 | 8:25AM 0.93 | 9:12PM 1.05 | 9:53AM 0.98 | 10:21PM 1.15 | 10:58AM 1.09 | 11:16PM 1.27 | 11:50AM 1.21 | 12:04AM 1.39 | 12:36PM 1.33 | 12:50AM 1.48 | 1:20PM 1.42 | 1:35AM 1.54 | 2:03PM 1.49 | 2:19AM 1.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:00AM 0.22 | 10:22PM 0.29 | 10:32AM 0.29 | 10:59PM 0.37 | 11:09AM 0.36 | 11:44PM 0.44 | 11:58AM 0.42 | 12:48AM 0.50 | 1:07PM 0.47 | 2:16AM 0.50 | 2:36PM 0.47 | 3:43AM 0.44 | 3:56PM 0.41 | 4:48AM 0.32 | 4:58PM 0.31 | 5:40AM 0.18 | 5:50PM 0.20 | 6:26AM 0.06 | 6:37PM 0.10 | 7:09AM -0.04 | 7:23PM 0.02 | 7:51AM -0.08 | 8:09PM -0.02 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed night, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Graciosa - Porto da Praia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Graciosa - Porto da Praia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Graciosa - Porto da Praia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Graciosa - Porto da Praia 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 (Graciosa - Porto da Praia) 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 Graciosa - Porto da Praia 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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