Populo Surf Report & Forecast
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
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8
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🌊 SWELL
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E
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2
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ft
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2ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
9s
WIND GUSTS
8kt
AIR TEMP
15°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.6ft @
10s
10s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | POOR | 2.1ft | 8s | ENE | 13kt | E | 13kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 2.1ft | 7s | ENE | 12kt | E | 12kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 2.1ft | 7s | ENE | 10kt | E | 11kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 2.1ft | 7s | ENE | 9kt | E | 9kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 2ft | 7s | ENE | 9kt | E | 9kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 2ft | 7s | ENE | 8kt | E | 8kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 2ft | 7s | ENE | 8kt | ENE | 8kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 2ft | 8s | ENE | 8kt | E | 8kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 2ft | 8s | E | 8kt | E | 8kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 2ft | 8s | E | 8kt | E | 8kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | POOR | 2ft | 9s | NE | 8kt | E | 8kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 2.1ft | 9s | N | 8kt | E | 8kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 10s | NNW | 8kt | ESE | 8kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 10s | NNW | 7kt | ESE | 7kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 10s | NNW | 6kt | ESE | 6kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 10s | NNW | 5kt | SE | 5kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.3ft | 11s | NW | 4kt | SE | 4kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 11s | NW | 3kt | SE | 3kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 12s | NW | 3kt | SSE | 2kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 12s | NW | 2kt | SSE | 2kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 12s | NW | 2kt | S | 2kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 12s | NW | 1kt | S | 1kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 12s | NW | 2kt | SSW | 2kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 12s | NW | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
Saturday
Apr 4GOOD9 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-3.0ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
Sunday
Apr 5POOR7 good hours
🌊 2.9-3.9ft 💨 5-23kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
Monday
Apr 6POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.5-11.3ft 💨 18-29kt 🌡️ 12-16°C
Tuesday
Apr 7FAIR3 good hours
🌊 6.5-10.5ft 💨 8-18kt 🌡️ 13-16°C
Wednesday
Apr 8GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 4.2-6.3ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-4.2ft 💨 3-8kt 🌡️ 15-16°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.3ft @ 10s
Wind Conditions:1-13kt E
Water Temperature:16°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Populo on Ilha de São Miguel in the Azores is a fairly exposed beach break offering reasonably consistent surf year-round. It works best with southwest swells and offshore winds from the north, picking up a mix of groundswells and windswells. The beach favors right-hand waves and can get crowded when conditions are good. The best month to surf Populo is September, during the autumn swell season when cleaner, rideable waves are most consistent.
Best Swell Direction: E
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Ponta Delgada | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 9500-716 | Road: Avenida do Mar | Full Address: Finançor, Avenida do Mar, Ponta Delgada (São Pedro), Ponta Delgada, Açores, 9500-716, Portugal
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionN
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