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Terceira - Vila Nova surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 11 Dec 2024 -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 Thursday (Dec 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Terceira - Vila Nova in the next 12 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 12th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 18th Dec) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 18th Dec) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Terceira - Vila Nova over the next 12 days.
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Mon 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 235 | 1000 | 1765 | 1812 | 1782 | 1564 | 1225 | 1336 | 1296 | 1641 | 6308 | 4979 | 3994 | 1808 | 1873 | 725 | 207 | 94 | 12328 | 6923 | 4393 | 1994 | 509 | 432 | 366 | 813 | 633 | 1045 | 428 | 528 | 749 | 1885 | 2349 | 2109 | 1643 | 1116 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:31PM 1.26 | 10:47AM 1.33 | 11:23PM 1.35 | 11:41AM 1.37 | 12:12AM 1.42 | 12:31PM 1.38 | 12:58AM 1.46 | 1:19PM 1.38 | 1:44AM 1.48 | 2:05PM 1.35 | 2:28AM 1.47 | 2:50PM 1.29 | 3:13AM 1.42 | 3:34PM 1.23 | 3:57AM 1.36 | 4:19PM 1.15 | 4:43AM 1.29 | 5:06PM 1.08 | 5:31AM 1.21 | 5:59PM 1.02 | 6:22AM 1.14 | 6:59PM 0.98 | 7:20AM 1.09 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:37AM 0.23 | 5:07PM 0.11 | 5:33AM 0.16 | 5:56PM 0.07 | 6:25AM 0.11 | 6:43PM 0.06 | 7:14AM 0.08 | 7:28PM 0.07 | 8:01AM 0.09 | 8:11PM 0.09 | 8:47AM 0.12 | 8:54PM 0.14 | 9:33AM 0.17 | 9:36PM 0.20 | 10:19AM 0.24 | 10:19PM 0.26 | 11:06AM 0.31 | 11:04PM 0.34 | 11:56AM 0.36 | 11:55PM 0.41 | 12:51PM 0.41 | 12:53AM 0.47 | 1:49PM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Mon 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:03 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NNE by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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