Ribeira Quente Surf Report & Forecast

Povoação, Portugal

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10:00 AM UTC
Surf Quality: POOR
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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
12
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.2
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.2ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
10s
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WIND GUSTS
12kt
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AIR TEMP
15°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.1ft @
6s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
POOR
Poor conditions right now. Small 1.2ft waves with quality 10s ground swell but pretty windy at 12kt Note: winds from N would be better. Might want to wait for better conditions.

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Sunday

Apr 5
POOR2 good hours
🌊 0.6-1.3ft 💨 2-25kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
1.3ft11sWNW2ktNW2kt16°C16°C0mm
1:00 AM
GOOD
1.3ft11sWNW2ktWNW2kt16°C16°C0mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
1.3ft11sWNW3ktWSW3kt16°C16°C0mm
3:00 AM
FAIR
1.3ft11sWNW3ktSW3kt16°C16°C0mm
4:00 AM
POOR
1.3ft11sWNW5ktSW5kt15°C16°C0mm
5:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft10sWNW8ktSW7kt15°C16°C0mm
6:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft10sWNW10ktSW9kt15°C16°C0mm
7:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft10sWNW11ktSW9kt15°C16°C0mm
8:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft10sWNW11ktSW10kt15°C16°C0mm
9:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft10sWNW11ktSW10kt15°C16°C0mm
10:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft10sWNW12ktSSW12kt15°C16°C0mm
11:00 AM
POOR
1.2ft10sWNW13ktSSW13kt15°C16°C0mm
12:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sWNW14ktSSW15kt15°C16°C0mm
1:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sWNW15ktSW16kt15°C16°C0mm
2:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sWNW17ktSW18kt15°C16°C0mm
3:00 PM
POOR
1.1ft10sWNW18ktSW20kt15°C16°C0mm
4:00 PM
POOR
1ft10sWNW19ktSW21kt15°C16°C0mm
5:00 PM
POOR
1ft10sWNW20ktSW23kt15°C16°C0mm
6:00 PM
POOR
0.9ft10sWNW20ktSW25kt15°C16°C0mm
7:00 PM
POOR
0.9ft10sWNW21ktSW26kt16°C16°C0mm
8:00 PM
POOR
0.8ft10sWNW23ktSW27kt16°C16°C0mm
9:00 PM
POOR
0.8ft10sWNW24ktSW28kt16°C16°C0mm
10:00 PM
POOR
0.7ft10sWNW24ktSW29kt16°C16°C0mm
11:00 PM
POOR
0.6ft10sWNW25ktSW30kt16°C16°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.4-5.1ft 💨 22-33kt 🌡️ 12-16°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
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🌊 1.1-6.1ft 💨 15-22kt 🌡️ 13-15°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
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🌊 0.8-2.7ft 💨 13-18kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Thursday

Apr 9
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🌊 1.3-1.8ft 💨 7-14kt 🌡️ 16-18°C

Friday

Apr 10
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🌊 1.4-1.9ft 💨 9-17kt 🌡️ 15-17°C

Saturday

Apr 11
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.1-1.6ft 💨 15-18kt 🌡️ 14-14°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.4ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:2-33kt NW
Water Temperature:16°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Ribeira Quente on Ilha de São Miguel in the Azores is a fairly exposed left-hand reef break with inconsistent surf and no strong seasonal pattern. It works best with south to southwest swells and offshore winds from the north, with some natural shelter from westerly winds. The spot picks up both local windswells and distant groundswells, and is typically uncrowded even when the surf is up. Surfers should be cautious of rocky hazards in the lineup. The best month to surf Ribeira Quente is September, when lighter winds and workable swell most often combine for clean, rideable conditions.

Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Town: Povoação | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 9675-139 | Full Address: Fogo, Ribeira Quente, Povoação, Açores, 9675-139, Portugal

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionS
Ideal Wind DirectionN

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