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San Miguel - Populo surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 31 Jul 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 Saturday (Aug 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Populo in the next 12 days are 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 04) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Populo over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 26 | 23 | 20 | 37 | 37 | 42 | 39 | 68 | 60 | 90 | 55 | 56 | 49 | 54 | 50 | 27 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:47PM 1.28 | 7:30AM 1.22 | 7:53PM 1.21 | 8:49AM 1.21 | 9:17PM 1.18 | 10:08AM 1.25 | 10:34PM 1.21 | 11:07AM 1.32 | 11:29PM 1.27 | 11:52AM 1.41 | 12:12AM 1.35 | 12:30PM 1.50 | 12:50AM 1.43 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:29PM 0.76 | 1:11AM 0.75 | 1:41PM 0.83 | 2:24AM 0.80 | 3:17PM 0.84 | 3:45AM 0.79 | 4:38PM 0.80 | 4:48AM 0.75 | 5:32PM 0.72 | 5:35AM 0.68 | 6:13PM 0.63 | 6:14AM 0.60 | 6:48PM 0.54 | ||||||||
Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Azores
The wind is still cross-off at San Miguel - Populo (moderate winds from the NE.(Wind varies from 010 to 080 degs) at Ponta Delgada/Nordela Acores Airport 6 km from San Miguel - Populo). 0.2m 11s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.2m 10s swell from the WSW. 2 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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