Surf Spots
Discover the best surf spots across the Azores islands.
Areal de Santa Bárbara
Areal de Santa Bárbara (Ribeira Grande) is São Miguel’s main beach break: multiple shifting peaks, high consistency, best on N/NW swell with light S offshore winds.
Caldeira de Santo Cristo
Santo Cristo (São Jorge) is a legendary remote left in a protected landscape. Access by trail, powerful reef wave, requires experience and careful planning.
Monte Verde
Monte Verde near Ribeira Grande offers sand peaks with some rocky influence and strong winter sessions. Best on N/NW swell with light S offshore winds.
Baia de Santa Iria
Santa Iria is a scenic north-coast São Miguel break that works on N/NW swell with light S offshore. Use the viewpoint to read sets, channels and currents.
Baía das Quatro Ribeiras
Baía das Quatro Ribeiras (Terceira) is a consistent, often uncrowded reef break. Best in autumn/winter on N swell with S/SSE offshore; watch rock and urchins.
Praia Formosa
Praia Formosa (Santa Maria) stands out for receiving south swells and offering beach and reef peaks. Best on S/SE swell with N/NE winds. Watch rocks and shorebreak.