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Santa Maria - Praia Formosa surf Forecast / Azores / Portugal
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Maria - Praia Formosa in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 5th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 8th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa over the next 12 days.
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 158 | 103 | 60 | 29 | 55 | 53 | 73 | 48 | 212 | 373 | 564 | 512 | 782 | 828 | 640 | 154 | 56 | 112 | 90 | 56 | 53 | 50 | 48 | 24 | 21 | 55 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 25 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | glass | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:05PM 1.55 | 11:43AM 1.46 | 12:03AM 1.63 | 12:34PM 1.56 | 12:53AM 1.70 | 1:19PM 1.65 | 1:39AM 1.74 | 2:01PM 1.71 | 2:21AM 1.74 | 2:42PM 1.74 | 3:01AM 1.71 | 3:21PM 1.73 | 3:40AM 1.65 | 4:01PM 1.68 | 4:20AM 1.57 | 4:40PM 1.61 | 5:00AM 1.47 | 5:22PM 1.51 | 5:44AM 1.36 | 6:08PM 1.41 | 6:37AM 1.26 | 7:03PM 1.32 | 7:48AM 1.18 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:34AM 0.47 | 5:47PM 0.48 | 6:26AM 0.38 | 6:40PM 0.39 | 7:11AM 0.32 | 7:27PM 0.31 | 7:52AM 0.27 | 8:10PM 0.27 | 8:32AM 0.26 | 8:52PM 0.27 | 9:10AM 0.29 | 9:32PM 0.31 | 9:47AM 0.34 | 10:13PM 0.37 | 10:24AM 0.42 | 10:54PM 0.46 | 11:03AM 0.51 | 11:37PM 0.56 | 11:45AM 0.62 | 12:28AM 0.66 | 12:34PM 0.72 | 1:35AM 0.74 | 1:44PM 0.81 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:40 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 4 | 1 | 27 | 7 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Santa Maria - Praia Formosa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Santa Maria - Praia Formosa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santa Maria - Praia Formosa 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 (Santa Maria - Praia Formosa) 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 Santa Maria - Praia Formosa 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.
Santa Maria - Praia Formosa is 7 km (4 miles) from Santa Maria Acores. If you plan a holiday in The Azores, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Maria Acores. Santa Maria Acores has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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