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Terceira - Vila Nova surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 -01
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 (Jan 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Vila Nova in the next 12 days are 11.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jan) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jan) | 38ft (11.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Vila Nova over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 1249 | 946 | 484 | 439 | 2300 | 12201 | 5468 | 5269 | 1900 | 1562 | 2878 | 15870 | 8139 | 10794 | 45699 | 10135 | 5939 | 2561 | 3076 | 2763 | 1952 | 1483 | 1137 | 780 | 3663 | 2621 | 799 | 1510 | 2937 | 2075 | 1016 | 479 | 5171 | 5948 | 6997 | 7062 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:51PM 0.97 | 8:13AM 0.98 | 9:11PM 0.98 | 9:33AM 0.98 | 10:21PM 1.04 | 10:39AM 1.04 | 11:15PM 1.13 | 11:31AM 1.11 | 12:00AM 1.23 | 12:15PM 1.20 | 12:40AM 1.33 | 12:56PM 1.28 | 1:19AM 1.43 | 1:35PM 1.34 | 1:56AM 1.50 | 2:15PM 1.38 | 2:35AM 1.55 | 2:55PM 1.39 | 3:14AM 1.56 | 3:36PM 1.37 | 3:56AM 1.52 | 4:20PM 1.32 | 4:40AM 1.44 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:24PM 0.46 | 1:53AM 0.54 | 2:35PM 0.48 | 3:17AM 0.54 | 3:49PM 0.45 | 4:30AM 0.48 | 4:51PM 0.39 | 5:26AM 0.40 | 5:40PM 0.30 | 6:12AM 0.30 | 6:23PM 0.21 | 6:53AM 0.20 | 7:02PM 0.13 | 7:33AM 0.12 | 7:40PM 0.06 | 8:12AM 0.05 | 8:19PM 0.02 | 8:52AM 0.01 | 8:58PM 0.02 | 9:33AM 0.01 | 9:39PM 0.05 | 10:15AM 0.05 | 10:23PM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly severe gales. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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