Surf Forecasts:
San Miguel - Ribeira Quente surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Miguel - Ribeira Quente this week:
The surf forecast for San Miguel - Ribeira Quente over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Ribeira Quente over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
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120 | 103 | 142 | 127 | 123 | 92 | 75 | 73 | 45 | 82 | 149 | 131 | 114 | 182 | 127 | 90 | 92 | 35 | 31 | 37 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:55AM1.34m | 00:13AM1.38m | 12:46PM1.43m | 1:07AM1.42m | 1:36PM1.50m | 2:00AM1.45m | 2:26PM1.55m | 2:51AM1.44m | 3:15PM1.57m | 3:43AM1.40m | 4:06PM1.56m | 4:34AM1.34m | 4:57PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.21m | 6:28AM0.10m | 6:58PM0.12m | 7:19AM0.05m | 7:51PM0.06m | 8:09AM0.04m | 8:43PM0.02m | 8:58AM0.04m | 9:36PM0.02m | 9:47AM0.07m | 10:29PM0.06m | 10:37AM0.13m | 11:24PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | S 14 | S 14 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | S 12 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
120 | 103 | 142 | 69 | 81 | 92 | 43 | 73 | 63 | 82 | 149 | 131 | 114 | 182 | 80 | 43 | 40 | 30 | 31 | 37 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | NW 12 | NW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | WSW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 12 | W 10 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 10 |
104 | 66 | 42 | 127 | 123 | 86 | 75 | 21 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 34 | 67 | 15 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 7 | NNW 10 | N 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | S 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | W 9 |
10 | 34 | 31 | 37 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 18 | 32 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 23 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 127 | 90 | 92 | 35 | 1 | 3 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14 | 249 | 14 | 14 | 195 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 249 | 209 | 14 |
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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 16 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.
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