
Surf Forecasts:
San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, N swell with 3,886 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 5 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with NW 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 (Nov 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 5th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 8th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 8th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Jorge - Punta da Caldeira over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, near gales from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | W 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
314 | 734 | 634 | 561 | 503 | 268 | 164 | 127 | 231 | 1333 | 2059 | 1524 | 1355 | 1547 | 1256 | 1564 | 3886 | 2407 | 1238 | 1302 | 978 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:41AM1.14m | 9:28PM1.02m | 9:46AM1.19m | 10:25PM1.10m | 10:37AM1.23m | 11:10PM1.17m | 11:21AM1.26m | 11:49PM1.23m | 11:59AM1.28m | 00:24AM1.28m | 12:35PM1.27m | 00:58AM1.30m | 1:10PM1.25m | 1:31AM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:20PM0.28m | 3:30AM0.34m | 4:17PM0.22m | 4:27AM0.28m | 5:02PM0.16m | 5:14AM0.22m | 5:40PM0.12m | 5:55AM0.18m | 6:14PM0.10m | 6:31AM0.16m | 6:45PM0.10m | 7:06AM0.16m | 7:16PM0.12m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 7 |
314 | 734 | 634 | 561 | 503 | 268 | 164 | 127 | 101 | 1333 | 2059 | 1524 | 1355 | 1547 | 1256 | 46 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | S 11 |
61 | 10 | 48 | 48 | 122 | 168 | 117 | 98 | 24 | 62 | 46 | 26 | 33 | 24 | 47 | 46 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 6 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 13 | NW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 38 | 67 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | — | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SSW 4 | W 5 | W 7 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | N 4 | NNW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 |
— | 61 | — | 3 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 45 | 231 | — | — | — | 29 | 35 | 38 | 1564 | 3886 | 2407 | 1238 | 1302 | 978 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 226 | 51 | 54 | 51 | 229 | 0 | 76 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 51 | 51 | 76 | 1165 | 1181 | 1193 | 1193 | 1193 | 1193 |
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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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