San Miguel - Ribeira Quente surfForecast / Azores / Portugal

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San Miguel - Ribeira Quente surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's San Miguel - Ribeira Quente sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Miguel - Ribeira Quente this week:

The surf forecast for San Miguel - Ribeira Quente over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Ribeira Quente in the next 12 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jul 14) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (+00) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 12th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 12th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Ribeira Quente over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WNW
0.2
W
0.3
NNE
0.2
S
0.2
W
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.5
NW
0.8
NW
0.4
NW
0.2
S
0.4
W
0.3
WNW
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
W
0.2
S
0.2
W
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.6
NW
0.4
S
0.5
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
1
W
Period(s) (?)996168151514138991291011118108181716109151510131415141313135
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1460205384231616111258133629171568524244610910516917023012013711287118896289
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
5
N
5
NNW
0
WSW
5
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
NW
10
NW
10
N
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
W
5
NW
5
W
5
WNW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassglassglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:36PM
1.31
1:52AM
1.24
2:14PM
1.37
2:29AM
1.27
2:50PM
1.41
3:07AM
1.29
3:27PM
1.45
3:45AM
1.30
4:05PM
1.46
4:25AM
1.29
4:44PM
1.45
5:08AM
1.26
5:26PM
1.42
5:55AM
1.23
6:14PM
1.36
6:49AM
1.19
7:09PM
1.29
7:52AM
1.16
8:15PM
1.22
9:05AM
1.15
9:32PM
1.18
10:20AM
1.19
10:49PM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:49PM
0.27
7:56AM
0.22
8:27PM
0.22
8:33AM
0.18
9:05PM
0.18
9:09AM
0.15
9:43PM
0.16
9:47AM
0.15
10:23PM
0.15
10:25AM
0.16
11:04PM
0.16
11:07AM
0.20
11:49PM
0.18
11:54AM
0.26
12:39AM
0.22
12:50PM
0.32
1:36AM
0.27
1:56PM
0.37
2:43AM
0.31
3:15PM
0.39
3:57AM
0.31
4:36PM
0.36
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Sunrise6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--
Sunset-9:05--9:05--9:04--9:04--9:02--9:02--9:01--9:01--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:00-
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Rain (mm)
11-------1-----------1-2---------2--
Temp. °C212221222221222322212219212220202219202120222221232422232422232423242421
Feels °C (?)232424242423222323232218202220202219202020212020232423262625242525242321

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the San Miguel - Ribeira Quente Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for San Miguel - Ribeira Quente 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 Quente can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Miguel - Ribeira Quente 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 Quente) 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 Quente 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 Quente, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Azores, consider staying in Ponta Delgada which is 33 km (20 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Santa Maria Acores which is 86 km (53 miles) away

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