Surf Forecasts:
San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, N swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with WNW swell.
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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
133 | 130 | 136 | 91 | 64 | 147 | 134 | 131 | 122 | 184 | 147 | 153 | 217 | 286 | 617 | 676 | 588 | 290 | 183 | 79 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:47PM1.28m | 5:12AM1.19m | 5:31PM1.18m | 6:02AM1.12m | 6:26PM1.08m | 7:08AM1.04m | 7:44PM0.99m | 8:39AM1.01m | 9:27PM0.96m | 10:15AM1.06m | 10:56PM1.02m | 11:28AM1.17m | 11:59PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:34AM0.16m | 11:01PM0.16m | 11:18AM0.23m | 11:46PM0.24m | 12:11PM0.32m | 00:44AM0.33m | 1:27PM0.40m | 2:07AM0.40m | 3:10PM0.42m | 3:46AM0.40m | 4:47PM0.36m | 5:08AM0.32m | 5:54PM0.24m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
133 | 130 | 136 | 91 | 396 | 147 | 134 | 131 | 122 | 184 | 147 | 153 | 217 | 215 | 617 | 676 | 588 | 290 | 183 | 79 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | WNW 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 5 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
152 | 217 | 334 | 326 | 64 | 275 | 268 | 264 | 179 | 126 | 125 | 79 | 158 | 286 | 53 | 23 | 38 | 37 | 9 | 37 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | N 10 | NW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 7 | S 5 | S 11 | SSW 5 | NNW 8 |
34 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 72 | 45 | 44 | 41 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 9 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | W 2 | WSW 4 |
9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 19 | 32 | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 1 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 58 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 58 | 59 | 54 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
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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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