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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faial - Praia do Norte this week:
The surf forecast for Faial - Praia do Norte over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faial - Praia do Norte in the next 12 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial - Praia do Norte over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 198 | 124 | 67 | 120 | 123 | 250 | 414 | 672 | 518 | 216 | 162 | 140 | 120 | 126 | 120 | 104 | 96 | 87 | 126 | 147 | 341 | 609 | 470 | 255 | 160 | 98 | 41 | 23 | 20 | 37 | 74 | 70 | 43 | 72 | 125 | 198 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:02PM 1.20 | 3:12AM 1.16 | 3:34PM 1.17 | 3:45AM 1.11 | 4:10PM 1.13 | 4:23AM 1.05 | 4:53PM 1.08 | 5:10AM 0.99 | 5:47PM 1.03 | 6:12AM 0.92 | 6:58PM 1.00 | 7:36AM 0.88 | 8:22PM 1.01 | 9:08AM 0.91 | 9:40PM 1.08 | 10:22AM 0.98 | 10:42PM 1.17 | 11:21AM 1.08 | 11:36PM 1.26 | 12:10PM 1.18 | 12:24AM 1.33 | 12:55PM 1.26 | 1:09AM 1.36 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:05PM 0.17 | 9:18AM 0.14 | 9:39PM 0.21 | 9:52AM 0.18 | 10:18PM 0.26 | 10:31AM 0.24 | 11:04PM 0.32 | 11:19AM 0.30 | 12:06AM 0.37 | 12:24PM 0.36 | 1:29AM 0.39 | 1:47PM 0.38 | 2:59AM 0.35 | 3:12PM 0.35 | 4:13AM 0.26 | 4:22PM 0.28 | 5:11AM 0.15 | 5:20PM 0.19 | 6:00AM 0.06 | 6:11PM 0.12 | 6:44AM -0.01 | 6:58PM 0.06 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Faial - Praia do Norte Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Faial - Praia do Norte 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 Norte can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faial - Praia do Norte 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 Norte) 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 Norte 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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