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San Miguel - Populo surf break

San Miguel - Populo surfForecast / Azores / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 -01
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San Miguel - Populo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's San Miguel - Populo sea temperature is
15.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Miguel - Populo this week:

The surf forecast for San Miguel - Populo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Populo in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 22nd Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 24th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 17th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Populo over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Wed night, moderate winds from the N by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat morning, light winds from the NE by Mon morning).

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.4
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)141215151414131313131414131212111111101016
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23781474112109100635531313068104877545403837514884
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNW
45
N
45
N
45
N
60
N
50
NNE
35
NNE
45
NNE
25
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
40
N
35
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:37AM
1.65
1:03PM
1.57
1:16AM
1.70
1:41PM
1.62
1:55AM
1.72
2:20PM
1.65
2:36AM
1.71
3:02PM
1.64
3:19AM
1.66
3:47PM
1.61
4:07AM
1.58
4:37PM
1.56
5:02AM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:25PM
0.41
6:54AM
0.30
7:03PM
0.34
7:31AM
0.25
7:42PM
0.31
8:09AM
0.24
8:23PM
0.30
8:49AM
0.25
9:07PM
0.32
9:31AM
0.30
9:54PM
0.37
10:18AM
0.37
10:49PM
0.44
11:12AM
0.46
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:39
Sunset6:51--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:54--6:55--
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rain showers
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light rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
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clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
3422168711-----------
Temp. °C1099101315141413151414141415151315161516
Feels °C (?)30-1026845987781011913141415
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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 16 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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