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San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
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San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira this week:
The surf forecast for San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wed 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | |
1052 | 969 | 915 | 940 | 625 | 371 | 281 | 311 | 300 | 276 | 255 | 204 | 136 | 84 | 67 | 83 | 53 | 46 | 23 | 15 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:20AM1.27m | 1:43PM1.26m | 1:53AM1.27m | 2:15PM1.28m | 2:26AM1.25m | 2:47PM1.28m | 2:59AM1.21m | 3:19PM1.26m | 3:32AM1.16m | 3:52PM1.21m | 4:06AM1.10m | 4:28PM1.16m | 4:41AM1.03m | 5:07PM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:34AM0.12m | 7:49PM0.17m | 8:03AM0.12m | 8:21PM0.17m | 8:33AM0.13m | 8:54PM0.19m | 9:03AM0.17m | 9:27PM0.22m | 9:34AM0.21m | 10:02PM0.27m | 10:07AM0.27m | 10:39PM0.33m | 10:44AM0.33m | ||||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | |
— | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | |
3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 |
1052 | 969 | 915 | 940 | 625 | 371 | 170 | 88 | 77 | 48 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 15 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | WSW 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SE 5 | SSE 11 | NNE 7 |
486 | 397 | 220 | 34 | 75 | 132 | 6 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 26 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 23 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 14 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | S 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | SE 7 | S 11 | SE 5 | SSE 11 |
50 | 21 | 23 | 41 | 14 | 34 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 99 | 281 | 311 | 300 | 276 | 255 | 204 | 136 | 84 | 67 | 83 | 53 | 46 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 51 | 59 | 76 | 226 | 305 | 1162 | 1162 | 1162 | 1162 | 1162 | 1166 | 1161 | 1166 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 1161 | 1166 | 1168 |
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Information about the San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira 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 - Punta da Caldeira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira 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 - Punta da Caldeira) 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 - Punta da Caldeira 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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