
Surf Forecasts:
San Miguel - Ponta dos Mosteiros surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NE swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Miguel - Ponta dos Mosteiros this week:
The surf forecast for San Miguel - Ponta dos Mosteiros over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Miguel - Ponta dos Mosteiros in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Miguel - Ponta dos Mosteiros over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NE 6 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 94 | 60 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 24 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 37 | 46 | 68 | 147 | 210 | 225 | 225 | 160 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:36PM1.59m | 5:01AM1.34m | 5:21PM1.50m | 5:47AM1.26m | 6:06PM1.38m | 6:35AM1.18m | 6:55PM1.26m | 7:29AM1.11m | 7:50PM1.14m | 8:33AM1.06m | 8:57PM1.06m | 9:45AM1.05m | 10:12PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.07m | 10:59PM0.07m | 11:02AM0.14m | 11:44PM0.15m | 11:47AM0.23m | 00:29AM0.25m | 12:36PM0.34m | 1:18AM0.35m | 1:32PM0.44m | 2:13AM0.43m | 2:40PM0.51m | 3:18AM0.48m | 4:00PM0.53m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NE 5 | W 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
94 | 94 | 60 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 24 | 21 | 33 | 32 | 8 | 25 | 37 | 46 | 68 | 147 | 210 | 225 | 225 | 160 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | NE 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
29 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 35 | 10 | 9 | 28 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 12 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 11 | NNW 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 14 | S 14 | W 7 | S 15 | S 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
25 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | SE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 23 | 0 | 1382 | 960 | 960 | 255 | 167 | 156 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 123 | 966 | 24 | 50 | 152 | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 |
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Information about the San Miguel - Ponta dos Mosteiros Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Miguel - Ponta dos Mosteiros 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 - Ponta dos Mosteiros can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Miguel - Ponta dos Mosteiros 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 - Ponta dos Mosteiros) 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 - Ponta dos Mosteiros 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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