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Best with north swell and west-northwest offshore wind.
Surf GuideAzores - Terceira
Terceira - Contendas
Contendas is the protected south-coast headland wave on Terceira, a left-leaning reef point near Porto Judeu and the old cliff-and-fort belt that gives the spot its local character. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Terceira - Contendas in Azores - Terceira.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationAzores - Terceira, PT
Forecast
- Waves 2 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind NE 12 kt
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Tide is not a hard gate here, and the reef likes a clean approach, with the south-coast setting making the surrounding headland and fort line part of the surf identity.
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