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Faial - Praia do Almoxarife surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 +00
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faial - Praia do Almoxarife this week:
The surf forecast for Faial - Praia do Almoxarife 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 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faial - Praia do Almoxarife in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial - Praia do Almoxarife 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 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 314 | 286 | 1379 | 1765 | 4330 | 1987 | 1420 | 1001 | 494 | 347 | 282 | 247 | 249 | 551 | 772 | 443 | 417 | 443 | 2069 | 1776 | 2402 | 2394 | 1768 | 1040 | 1090 | 663 | 1256 | 835 | 1876 | 1673 | 959 | 843 | 593 | 476 | 165 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:19PM 1.39 | 4:26AM 1.33 | 4:58PM 1.36 | 5:07AM 1.28 | 5:44PM 1.32 | 5:58AM 1.22 | 6:42PM 1.29 | 7:06AM 1.17 | 7:56PM 1.27 | 8:33AM 1.16 | 9:16PM 1.30 | 9:58AM 1.20 | 10:27PM 1.36 | 11:05AM 1.28 | 11:25PM 1.44 | 11:59AM 1.37 | 12:15AM 1.52 | 12:46PM 1.45 | 1:01AM 1.59 | 1:29PM 1.52 | 1:44AM 1.62 | 2:11PM 1.57 | 2:27AM 1.63 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:57AM 0.52 | 10:19PM 0.61 | 10:31AM 0.55 | 11:00PM 0.65 | 11:12AM 0.59 | 11:52PM 0.69 | 12:04PM 0.64 | 1:01AM 0.72 | 1:13PM 0.69 | 2:26AM 0.72 | 2:38PM 0.70 | 3:50AM 0.67 | 3:59PM 0.67 | 4:57AM 0.59 | 5:04PM 0.60 | 5:50AM 0.50 | 5:59PM 0.52 | 6:37AM 0.42 | 6:47PM 0.45 | 7:19AM 0.36 | 7:31PM 0.40 | 8:00AM 0.33 | 8:15PM 0.37 | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Faial - Praia do Almoxarife Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Faial - Praia do Almoxarife provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Faial - Praia do Almoxarife can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faial - Praia do Almoxarife 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 (Faial - Praia do Almoxarife) 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 Faial - Praia do Almoxarife 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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