
Surf Forecasts:
San Jorge - Faja dos Cubres surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Jorge - Faja dos Cubres this week:
The surf forecast for San Jorge - Faja dos Cubres over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Jorge - Faja dos Cubres in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Jorge - Faja dos Cubres over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 8 | N 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | W 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
89 | 269 | 107 | 79 | 127 | 340 | 122 | 54 | 67 | 129 | 114 | 94 | 92 | 62 | 65 | 92 | 72 | 70 | 72 | 69 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:20AM1.03m | 9:43PM1.09m | 10:33AM1.09m | 10:57PM1.13m | 11:39AM1.17m | 00:03AM1.19m | 12:38PM1.27m | 1:02AM1.25m | 1:31PM1.37m | 1:55AM1.29m | 2:21PM1.44m | 2:44AM1.31m | 3:08PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:59AM0.30m | 3:25PM0.38m | 4:09AM0.28m | 4:43PM0.33m | 5:17AM0.23m | 5:53PM0.25m | 6:18AM0.17m | 6:54PM0.16m | 7:13AM0.10m | 7:50PM0.08m | 8:04AM0.05m | 8:41PM0.03m | 8:51AM0.02m | ||||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | 9:15 | |
mm | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SSE 12 | WNW 8 | NNE 6 | NNW 10 | W 7 | NNW 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | W 8 | NE 8 | S 6 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
89 | 45 | 77 | 39 | 127 | 8 | 122 | 42 | 67 | 129 | 114 | 93 | 92 | 62 | 47 | 92 | 72 | 70 | 72 | 69 | 80 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | NNW 11 | SSE 12 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SSE 11 | NNE 7 | NNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | W 10 | NE 8 | S 6 | NE 8 | S 6 | W 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
47 | 22 | 26 | 42 | 17 | 23 | 32 | 54 | 30 | 21 | 37 | 94 | 69 | 38 | 65 | 22 | 53 | 150 | 150 | 132 | 125 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | SSE 11 | S 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | S 19 | S 18 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
3 | 16 | 15 | 79 | 25 | 6 | 37 | 33 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 113 | 155 | 57 | 45 | 51 | 121 | 34 | 32 | 18 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NW 8 | N 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 9 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 269 | 107 | 23 | 53 | 340 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1164 | 235 | 223 | 61 | 1158 | 1565 | 73 | 1174 | 73 | 56 | 0 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 61 | 66 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the San Jorge - Faja dos Cubres Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Jorge - Faja dos Cubres provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Jorge - Faja dos Cubres can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Jorge - Faja dos Cubres 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 Jorge - Faja dos Cubres) 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 Jorge - Faja dos Cubres 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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