San Miguel - Ribeira Grande surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 639 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Miguel - Ribeira Grande this week:
The surf forecast for San Miguel - Ribeira Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Ribeira Grande in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Ribeira Grande over the next 16 days.
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