10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Fajã de Santo Cristo, São Jorge Island, Portugal
Fajã de Santo Cristo is a remote right-hand point on São Jorge in the Azores, set beneath cliffs and reached through a mix of island roads, trails, and local boat options. The wave wraps over rock with long, clean walls when North Atlantic swell finds the right angle. Its isolation is part of the appeal, but the logistics, weather and limited services mean it should be treated as a proper island mission rather than a casual beach stop.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 30/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 10/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
No alignment: Swell from 19° is outside workable range 290°-340°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 220° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (19°), size (0.9m), or wind (8 km/h from 220°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 19° (NNE) at 11s period
No alignment: Swell from 14° is outside workable range 290°-340°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 258° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (14°), size (0.9m), or wind (15 km/h from 258°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 14° (NNE) at 9s period
Good alignment: Swell from 322° is 7° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 322° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (322°), size (0.7m), or wind (18 km/h from 322°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 322° (NW) at 9s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 4 km/h from 247° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (14°), size (0.9m), or wind (4 km/h from 247°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 14° (NNE) at 10s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (14°), size (0.7m), or wind (20 km/h from 185°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 14° (NNE) at 9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 266° is 49° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 290°-340°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 248° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (266°), size (0.9m), or wind (12 km/h from 248°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 266° (W) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 300° is 15° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 299° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (300°), size (0.9m), or wind (11 km/h from 299°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 300° (WNW) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 327° is 12° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 203° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (327°), size (0.8m), or wind (5 km/h from 203°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 327° (NNW) at 9s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 306° is 9° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 196° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (306°), size (0.8m), or wind (5 km/h from 196°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 306° (NW) at 9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 355° is 40° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 290°-340°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Fajã de Santo Cristo. Either swell direction (355°), size (0.8m), or wind (7 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 355° (N) at 9s period
Open-Meteo Weather API (wind/weather data)