
Surf Forecasts:
San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,726 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 (Sep 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 29th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Rabo de Peixe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
252 | 153 | 121 | 1111 | 1561 | 774 | 614 | 486 | 423 | 229 | 212 | 360 | 340 | 265 | 1256 | 1254 | 623 | 671 | 1027 | 1369 | 889 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:58PM1.46m | 1:18AM1.39m | 1:30PM1.55m | 1:50AM1.48m | 2:02PM1.60m | 2:23AM1.53m | 2:36PM1.63m | 2:57AM1.56m | 3:12PM1.61m | 3:34AM1.55m | 3:50PM1.55m | 4:13AM1.50m | 4:33PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:13PM0.16m | 7:18AM0.16m | 7:44PM0.07m | 7:51AM0.09m | 8:16PM0.01m | 8:26AM0.05m | 8:49PM-0.01m | 9:01AM0.04m | 9:23PM0.01m | 9:40AM0.07m | 10:01PM0.07m | 10:22AM0.14m | 10:43PM0.17m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | SW 7 | S 10 | W 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
252 | 153 | 121 | 1111 | 1561 | 774 | 614 | 486 | 423 | 229 | 212 | 360 | 340 | 265 | 167 | 51 | 66 | 671 | 1027 | 1369 | 889 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 8 | S 11 | S 12 | NNE 6 | N 12 | N 12 | N 15 | N 13 | N 13 | S 11 | S 12 | NNW 11 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | S 9 |
33 | 63 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 157 | 21 | 24 | 35 | 102 | 99 | 218 | 340 | 209 | 86 | 3 | 143 | 31 | 17 | 8 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NNW 13 | NNW 16 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 | N 13 | S 10 | S 11 | N 11 | S 13 | ENE 6 | S 12 | S 12 | N 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | W 7 |
9 | 60 | 49 | 7 | 23 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 55 | 8 | 9 | 38 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 73 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 4 | SSW 6 | NW 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNE 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 16 | 28 | 32 | 111 | 55 | 34 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 28 | 217 | 1256 | 1254 | 623 | 29 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 0 | 3 | 105 | 105 | 937 | 937 | 937 | 937 | 160 | 23 | 0 | 937 | 937 | 941 | 937 | 9 | 9 | 160 | 160 | 0 |
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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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