
Surf Forecasts:
San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with 6,743 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
209 | 373 | 294 | 510 | 289 | 1122 | 585 | 405 | 582 | 392 | 327 | 236 | 514 | 367 | 130 | 298 | 494 | 1265 | 3192 | 6607 | 4045 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:08AM0.98m | 10:43PM0.92m | 10:59AM1.07m | 11:28PM1.02m | 11:39AM1.16m | 00:06AM1.12m | 12:15PM1.25m | 00:42AM1.22m | 12:51PM1.32m | 1:18AM1.30m | 1:28PM1.38m | 1:54AM1.36m | 2:07PM1.40m | 2:32AM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM0.44m | 4:38AM0.43m | 5:20PM0.34m | 5:24AM0.35m | 5:57PM0.23m | 6:04AM0.26m | 6:31PM0.13m | 6:42AM0.17m | 7:06PM0.05m | 7:20AM0.10m | 7:42PM0.00m | 7:59AM0.06m | 8:19PM-0.02m | ||||||||
8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
140 | 94 | 263 | 510 | 289 | 1122 | 585 | 405 | 582 | 392 | 327 | 162 | 514 | 367 | 130 | 298 | 494 | 26 | 3192 | 6607 | 4045 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WNW 11 | N 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 14 | W 6 | S 13 | S 12 | NNW 13 | W 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 14 | N 12 | NNW 12 | N 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
209 | 70 | 173 | 115 | 176 | 33 | 11 | 32 | 16 | 13 | 27 | 236 | 28 | 26 | 61 | 70 | 27 | 38 | 48 | 28 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | S 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 10 | S 16 | WNW 8 | NNE 8 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | N 11 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 |
20 | 9 | 84 | 51 | 112 | 67 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 10 | 20 | 54 | 26 | 38 | 57 | 59 | 31 | 10 | 55 | 30 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | — | SE 4 | SSW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WSW 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | W 11 | WNW 10 | — | — |
11 | 373 | 294 | — | 3 | 13 | 93 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 47 | 24 | 50 | 1265 | 1130 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 313 | 1161 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 227 | 76 | 1161 | 253 |
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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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