Surf Forecasts:
San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, W swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
220 | 207 | 120 | 82 | 56 | 32 | 82 | 59 | 35 | 64 | 81 | 91 | 81 | 66 | 119 | 108 | 96 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:03PM1.39m | 3:21AM1.28m | 3:35PM1.38m | 3:55AM1.28m | 4:09PM1.34m | 4:32AM1.24m | 4:47PM1.28m | 5:12AM1.19m | 5:31PM1.18m | 6:02AM1.12m | 6:26PM1.08m | 7:08AM1.04m | 7:44PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17PM0.06m | 9:23AM0.08m | 9:49PM0.06m | 9:57AM0.11m | 10:23PM0.10m | 10:34AM0.16m | 11:01PM0.16m | 11:18AM0.23m | 11:46PM0.24m | 12:11PM0.32m | 00:44AM0.33m | 1:27PM0.40m | 2:07AM0.40m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 9 | WNW 6 | W 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
220 | 207 | 120 | 27 | 56 | 26 | 82 | 59 | 35 | 64 | 81 | 91 | 81 | 396 | 119 | 108 | 96 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 10 | S 9 | N 7 | NNW 10 | S 17 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | WNW 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
15 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 49 | 101 | 99 | 152 | 217 | 334 | 326 | 66 | 275 | 268 | 264 | 132 | 123 | 125 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | N 11 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | NNW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 15 | NNW 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | — | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
21 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 39 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 9 | 14 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
— | — | — | 82 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 25 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 1161 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
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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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