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San Miguel - Ribeira Grande surfForecast / Azores / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 19 Aug 2025 +00
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Miguel - Ribeira Grande this week:
The surf forecast for San Miguel - Ribeira Grande over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Ribeira Grande in the next 12 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Ribeira Grande over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 72 | 159 | 117 | 68 | 43 | 33 | 19 | 78 | 101 | 113 | 90 | 123 | 82 | 288 | 454 | 1622 | 3209 | 2393 | 2588 | 2487 | 2400 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:04AM 1.24 | 12:30PM 1.41 | 12:56AM 1.33 | 1:17PM 1.51 | 1:40AM 1.39 | 1:58PM 1.58 | 2:18AM 1.44 | 2:35PM 1.62 | 2:53AM 1.46 | 3:09PM 1.62 | 3:27AM 1.45 | 3:42PM 1.58 | 4:00AM 1.42 | 4:14PM 1.51 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:14AM 0.30 | 6:54PM 0.23 | 7:03AM 0.21 | 7:38PM 0.14 | 7:44AM 0.14 | 8:17PM 0.09 | 8:21AM 0.09 | 8:52PM 0.06 | 8:55AM 0.08 | 9:25PM 0.07 | 9:28AM 0.10 | 9:56PM 0.10 | 10:00AM 0.14 | |||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:21 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 19 | |
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Continuing clean conditions at San Miguel - Ribeira Grande (calm at Ponta Delgada/Nordela Acores Airport 17 km from San Miguel - Ribeira Grande). 0.6m 11s groundswell from the W with a 0.4m 6s windswell, also from the W. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the San Miguel - Ribeira Grande Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Miguel - Ribeira Grande 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 - Ribeira Grande can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Miguel - Ribeira Grande 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 - Ribeira Grande) 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 - Ribeira Grande 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 - Ribeira Grande, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Azores, consider staying in Ponta Delgada which is 15 km (9 miles) away.
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