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San Miguel - Populo surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 +00
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Miguel - Populo this week:
The surf forecast for San Miguel - Populo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Populo in the next 12 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Populo over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 45 | 28 | 17 | 246 | 277 | 316 | 550 | 288 | 242 | 147 | 129 | 109 | 174 | 194 | 162 | 87 | 135 | 111 | 45 | 123 | 83 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:46AM 1.49 | 10:31PM 1.39 | 10:57AM 1.55 | 11:38PM 1.44 | 11:55AM 1.62 | 12:30AM 1.50 | 12:45PM 1.68 | 1:15AM 1.55 | 1:27PM 1.71 | 1:55AM 1.58 | 2:06PM 1.71 | 2:30AM 1.60 | 2:41PM 1.69 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:22PM 0.59 | 4:39AM 0.63 | 5:29PM 0.52 | 5:40AM 0.57 | 6:23PM 0.45 | 6:31AM 0.51 | 7:09PM 0.40 | 7:15AM 0.47 | 7:48PM 0.38 | 7:55AM 0.45 | 8:24PM 0.38 | 8:31AM 0.45 | 8:57PM 0.41 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Azores
Recent on-shore wind 6 km from San Miguel - Populo has fallen light (light winds from the SSW at Ponta Delgada/Nordela Acores Airport). Waves cleaning up. 0.4m 11s groundswell from the WNW with a 0.2m 10s swell from the SSW and a 0.1m 2s local chop from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the San Miguel - Populo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Miguel - Populo 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 - Populo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Miguel - Populo 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 - Populo) 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 - Populo 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 - Populo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Azores, consider staying in Ponta Delgada which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Santa Maria Acores which is 96 km (60 miles) away
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