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San Miguel - Populo surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 +00Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average 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 Friday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Populo in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 19th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Populo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 12 | W 6 | W 7 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | |
158 | 136 | 199 | 1824 | 864 | 442 | 1511 | 1020 | 384 | 1109 | 917 | 813 | 627 | 473 | 187 | 262 | 165 | 108 | 84 | 63 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 3:07AM1.70m | 3:29PM1.76m | 3:51AM1.65m | 4:12PM1.73m | 4:36AM1.58m | 4:58PM1.67m | 5:24AM1.48m | 5:48PM1.59m | 6:20AM1.38m | 6:47PM1.50m | 7:27AM1.29m | 7:57PM1.42m | 8:48AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14AM0.22m | 9:41PM0.23m | 9:55AM0.26m | 10:27PM0.28m | 10:39AM0.33m | 11:17PM0.36m | 11:26AM0.43m | 00:13AM0.45m | 12:22PM0.53m | 1:20AM0.53m | 1:31PM0.62m | 2:40AM0.58m | 2:55PM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — |
 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 37 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 8 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
 kJ | 158 | 106 | 106 | 1824 | 864 | 442 | 19 | 1020 | 294 | 1109 | 917 | 813 | 627 | 473 | 187 | 90 | 165 | 108 | 84 | 63 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | WNW 13 | S 12 | S 16 | W 11 | S 15 | NNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | S 15 | NW 10 | S 14 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 7 | 59 | 12 | 21 | 94 | 18 | 127 | 384 | 42 | 119 | 102 | 71 | 18 | 117 | 16 | 68 | 53 | 28 | 17 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 14 | S 13 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | S 16 | N 11 | S 15 | W 10 | S 17 | S 6 | S 16 | S 15 | N 10 | S 16 | W 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 19 | 226 | 22 | 41 | 44 | 17 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | — | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 11 | S 6 | S 5 | S 4 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 48 | 136 | 199 | — | 103 | 236 | 1511 | — | 46 | 158 | 81 | 525 | 18 | 5 | 24 | 262 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 277 | 162 | 9 | 9 | 936 | 936 | 163 | 941 | 164 | 163 | 164 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 19 |
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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.
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