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San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 +00Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.8° 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 (May 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 21st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 21st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 21st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
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 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | |
1850 | 1663 | 1555 | 1130 | 636 | 387 | 346 | 166 | 83 | 64 | 87 | 1049 | 1210 | 1075 | 792 | 544 | 328 | 255 | 409 | 429 | 450 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 5:12PM1.32m | 5:43AM1.11m | 6:13PM1.25m | 6:48AM1.03m | 7:20PM1.18m | 8:03AM0.98m | 8:31PM1.14m | 9:19AM0.97m | 9:40PM1.12m | 10:25AM1.01m | 10:40PM1.12m | 11:19AM1.06m | 11:30PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39PM0.19m | 11:48AM0.24m | 00:46AM0.26m | 12:53PM0.31m | 1:59AM0.30m | 2:05PM0.36m | 3:12AM0.31m | 3:19PM0.38m | 4:16AM0.30m | 4:26PM0.37m | 5:09AM0.27m | 5:22PM0.35m | 5:52AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 |
 | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | 9:06 |
— | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
 kJ | 1850 | 1663 | 46 | 1130 | 636 | 387 | 346 | 166 | 82 | 63 | 87 | 1049 | 1210 | 1075 | 792 | 544 | 328 | 255 | 409 | 429 | 450 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 16 | NNW 9 | S 15 | S 6 | S 6 | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | S 16 | SW 6 | S 18 |
| kJ | 110 | 91 | 46 | 27 | 38 | 30 | 22 | 104 | 83 | 64 | 19 | 160 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 42 | 81 | 102 | 21 | 12 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | S 16 | S 16 | N 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 14 | SSE 15 | E 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 18 | S 18 | E 7 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 22 | 18 | 45 | 43 | 8 | 38 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 57 | 4 | 45 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SSW 7 | W 11 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 82 | 144 | 1555 | 86 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 27 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1181 | 76 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 58 |
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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).
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