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San Miguel - Areias surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 +00
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Miguel - Areias this week:
The surf forecast for San Miguel - Areias over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Areias in the next 12 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 25th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Areias over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 116 | 123 | 66 | 71 | 97 | 193 | 439 | 290 | 276 | 350 | 456 | 422 | 494 | 459 | 380 | 311 | 217 | 240 | 207 | 88 | 167 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:45AM 1.32 | 1:00PM 1.50 | 1:22AM 1.39 | 1:35PM 1.55 | 1:55AM 1.44 | 2:08PM 1.58 | 2:26AM 1.48 | 2:39PM 1.57 | 2:57AM 1.48 | 3:09PM 1.53 | 3:26AM 1.46 | 3:39PM 1.47 | 3:56AM 1.42 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:43PM 0.21 | 6:49AM 0.22 | 7:21PM 0.14 | 7:25AM 0.16 | 7:53PM 0.09 | 7:58AM 0.11 | 8:23PM 0.07 | 8:28AM 0.10 | 8:51PM 0.07 | 8:59AM 0.11 | 9:18PM 0.10 | 9:29AM 0.15 | 9:45PM 0.16 | 9:59AM 0.21 | |||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | ||
| Sunset | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Azores
Continuing clean conditions at San Miguel - Areias (light winds from the S.(Wind varies from 150 to 260 degs) at Ponta Delgada/Nordela Acores Airport 15 km from San Miguel - Areias). 1.0m 8s swell from the WSW to make surfable waves.
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Information about the San Miguel - Areias Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Miguel - Areias provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at San Miguel - Areias can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Miguel - Areias 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 (San Miguel - Areias) 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 San Miguel - Areias 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.
Are you planning a holiday in The Azores? If you are looking for accommodation near San Miguel - Areias, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Azores, consider staying in Ponta Delgada which is 13 km (8 miles) away.
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