
Surf Forecasts:
San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, NNW swell with 1,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe this week:
The surf forecast for San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. 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 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 17 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | N 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
595 | 536 | 399 | 987 | 787 | 458 | 328 | 222 | 175 | 69 | 107 | 836 | 722 | 711 | 607 | 320 | 180 | 81 | 31 | 599 | 849 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:54PM1.20m | 5:16AM1.24m | 5:36PM1.09m | 6:06AM1.14m | 6:35PM1.00m | 7:19AM1.08m | 8:05PM0.95m | 8:53AM1.07m | 9:40PM0.98m | 10:08AM1.13m | 10:44PM1.07m | 11:00AM1.23m | 11:30PM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:47AM0.34m | 10:54PM0.38m | 11:30AM0.45m | 11:37PM0.48m | 12:28PM0.55m | 00:38AM0.56m | 1:53PM0.60m | 2:08AM0.60m | 3:30PM0.57m | 3:38AM0.56m | 4:36PM0.49m | 4:41AM0.48m | 5:21PM0.38m | ||||||||
7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | W 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | S 15 | S 15 |
595 | 536 | 399 | 987 | 787 | 458 | 328 | 222 | 175 | 69 | 38 | 836 | 722 | 711 | 607 | 320 | 180 | 81 | 31 | 38 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | W 12 | NNW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 17 | W 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | S 9 | N 12 |
405 | 284 | 362 | 123 | 87 | 61 | 20 | 12 | 28 | 41 | 107 | 21 | 98 | 107 | 92 | 61 | 48 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | W 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 7 | W 11 | N 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNW 11 | NNE 16 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 16 | W 8 | N 12 | S 12 |
43 | 44 | 220 | 37 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 41 | 12 | 12 | 47 | 24 | 68 | 40 | 22 | 17 | 6 | 46 | 12 | 3 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | NNW 9 | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 | — | 17 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 599 | 849 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 937 | 160 | 937 | 937 | 968 | 9 |
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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 16 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.
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