Contendas Surf Report & Forecast
Vila de São Sebastião, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
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18
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🌊 SWELL
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6.3
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
6.3ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
13s
WIND GUSTS
22kt
AIR TEMP
15°C
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1ft @
6s
6s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.1ft | 13s | NNW | 6kt | WSW | 6kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.3ft | 13s | NNW | 7kt | WSW | 8kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 6.4ft | 13s | NNW | 9kt | WSW | 10kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 6.6ft | 13s | NNW | 10kt | WSW | 11kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 6.6ft | 13s | NNW | 11kt | SW | 13kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 6.7ft | 13s | NNW | 12kt | SW | 14kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 6.7ft | 13s | NNW | 13kt | SW | 15kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 6.6ft | 13s | NNW | 14kt | SW | 17kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | POOR | 6.5ft | 13s | NNW | 15kt | SW | 19kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | POOR | 6.4ft | 13s | NNW | 17kt | SW | 20kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | POOR | 6.3ft | 13s | NNW | 18kt | SW | 22kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | POOR | 6.1ft | 13s | NNW | 20kt | SW | 23kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 6ft | 13s | NNW | 22kt | SW | 24kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 5.8ft | 13s | NNW | 22kt | SW | 25kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 5.7ft | 12s | NNW | 23kt | SSW | 27kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 5.5ft | 12s | NNW | 24kt | SSW | 28kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 5.3ft | 12s | NNW | 25kt | SW | 29kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 5.2ft | 12s | NNW | 26kt | SW | 31kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 5ft | 12s | NNW | 27kt | SW | 33kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 4.7ft | 12s | NNW | 28kt | SW | 35kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 4.5ft | 12s | NNW | 29kt | SW | 37kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 4.3ft | 12s | NNW | 30kt | SW | 39kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 3.8ft | 11s | NW | 29kt | WSW | 35kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0.1mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 3.3ft | 10s | WNW | 28kt | W | 31kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0.2mm |
Monday
Apr 6POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.6-14.6ft 💨 16-30kt 🌡️ 11-14°C
Tuesday
Apr 7FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 9.5-13.3ft 💨 10-16kt 🌡️ 13-15°C
Wednesday
Apr 8EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 5.8-9.3ft 💨 1-13kt 🌡️ 15-17°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 3.2-5.7ft 💨 1-11kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
Friday
Apr 10POOR7 excellent hours
🌊 3.1-7.8ft 💨 6-20kt 🌡️ 13-16°C
Saturday
Apr 11POOR6 good hours
🌊 6.2-8.8ft 💨 9-18kt 🌡️ 13-14°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:5.7ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:6-30kt WSW
Water Temperature:15-16°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Contendas on Ilha Terceira in the Azores is a sheltered left-hand reef point break with quite consistent surf, especially during autumn and winter. It works best with north swells and offshore winds from the west-northwest, primarily receiving groundswells. The break is relatively uncrowded even on good days. The best month to surf Contendas is November, when winter swells and offshore winds most often combine for clean, rideable waves.
Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Town: Vila de São Sebastião | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 9700-380 | Road: M509 | Full Address: M509, Salga, Vila de São Sebastião, Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, 9700-380, Portugal
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionN
Ideal Wind DirectionWNW
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