Different surf guide
Sao Miguel
Sao Miguel
#saomiguelisland
The biggest island of the Azores. Lush & wild subtropical climate. Friendly & humble people. Simple life.
SAOMIG 🏄♀️ surf
Open to any swell direction. Low crowds. Can get big. Mostly rocky points & slabs. Couple of beaches too.
Best waves: All year Best weather: Jul-Aug Water: 15-25°C
You have to play with
Wind, rain, tide & swell can change quickly
...could be sunny 🌞
check out the other side
THE ☂ WEATHER
Where to surf?
Many peaks, lefts & rights
Needs south swell
Local's favorite
Very rocky but manageable
In the harbor
AVOID: RABO DE PEIXE
SANTA BARBARA
MONTE VERDE
PÓPULO
MOSTEIROS
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SANTA BARBARA
Beautiful beach close to Ribeira Grande. Enter from the Tuká Tulá bar car park, or the Eco beach resort on the west side.
Doubles in size at high tide!
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SANTA BARBARA
On a small surf day, it's an ideal beach break for beginners & learning. Aim for the mid-tide.
Sometimes, there is a point break working hidden under the cliff.
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SANTA BARBARA
If the waves get bigger, surf in front of Tuká Tulá bar. Watch out for rip currents. Usually bigger than it looks.
Take a bigger board if overhead
Lessons from 30€
Waves for beginners?
Surf schools available
Works around low tide
Only when it's small
When too crowded on Pópulo
Secret tip: AGUA DE ALTO
SANTA BARBARA
MONTE VERDE
MILICIAS/PÓPULO
Feeling ADVENTUROUS?
Check from the Miradouro if it's working. Then it's about 1hr hike to the beach. Plan your return before high tide!
Hike to Santa Iria
Unless you find a really useful guide, don't fall into tour operator's trap. The best sights are for free.
Save some 💸 cash
Go whale watching only if it's good weather and right season.
Transport
Rent a car or stay near St.Barbara. SATA air takes surfboards for free and offer inter-island combos. The ferries operate only in the summer!
surf lessons may include transfers
Recommendations
Rent boards, good selection
MTB rentals & tours
High quality surf lessons
Eco-friendly whale watching
AZORES SURF CENTER
ST.BARBARA SURF SCHOOL
CC-Specialized
TERRA DO PICO
Check out: Queijadas, Lapas, Bolo levado, fresh diary & beef, local pineapples & tea
Eat 😋 this!
Volcanic Cozido is overrated 👎
Welcome to seafood heaven
Make a full crater circle on a bike or hiking.
sete cidades
Pineapple cocktails
Visit the plantations in Ponta Delgada
Flat day 🤙 fun
Don't ♨ miss
the hot springs
A perfect treat after a rainy surfing day. Two in Furnas, one near Fogo.
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