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San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe surfForecast / Azores / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 -01
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San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe sea temperature is
16.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe this week:

The surf forecast for San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 13th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 13th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 14th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NW
2
N
1.8
N
1.5
N
0.8
NW
3
NW
2.2
NW
1.7
NNW
2.5
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.2
NNW
2.3
NNW
2
N
1.8
N
1.7
N
1.4
N
Period(s) (?)12101112211614131615141413121110109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6608507416175434663187510453647414935504320272421021576932978642503461318
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
25
SW
30
WSW
20
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NW
30
NW
30
NW
35
N
35
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNW
30
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:42AM
1.08
10:23PM
1.13
10:43AM
1.12
11:15PM
1.21
11:33AM
1.18
11:58PM
1.29
12:14PM
1.24
12:37AM
1.37
12:51PM
1.30
1:12AM
1.44
1:26PM
1.35
1:46AM
1.50
2:00PM
1.38
2:19AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:58PM
0.49
4:37AM
0.51
4:54PM
0.44
5:29AM
0.44
5:40PM
0.37
6:12AM
0.36
6:20PM
0.30
6:49AM
0.29
6:55PM
0.23
7:25AM
0.23
7:29PM
0.17
7:59AM
0.19
8:02PM
0.14
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:56--7:54--7:54--
Sunset-5:44--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:49--5:50-
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light rain
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141414161617151514141514151415151212131313
Feels °C (?)911121312121099898118111155987
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Information about the San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe 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 Miguel - Rabo de Peixe) 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 Miguel - Rabo de Peixe 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.

Are you planning a holiday in The Azores? If you are looking for accommodation near San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Azores, consider staying in Ponta Delgada which is 12 km (7 miles) away.

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