São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Praia dos Mosteiros
Intermediate
Beach break
Rock bottom
Peels both
0.7–3 m
Mid tide
A dramatic black-rock beach on São Miguel's northwest coast with fast, punchy peaks between volcanic sea stacks. The Azores' most accessible quality wave, with an emerging surf-camp scene and volcanic hot springs nearby.
Hazards
RocksRipStrong CurrentCold Water
Conditions
- Best swell
- NW, W, WNW
- Best wind
- E, NE
- Season
- Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
- Wave size
- 0.7–3 m
- Wave quality
- Consistency
- Crowd
- Coordinates
- 37.8870, -25.8190
Facilities
ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental