Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Portugal |
Next Big City |
Ponta Delgada |
Next Town |
Ribeira Grande |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
Water
Type: |
Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
Currents |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Nice waves which can get big with strong winds. Strong current.
Beach
Type: |
Sand, Rocks |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
None |
Dark sand with rocks. Enough space to launch kites.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorty |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
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Normal, Thick |
A wetsuit is always needed due to cold water.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Best winds during winter and spring.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Sao Miguel is an island belong to the Azores. Once on the island drive to the north shore to Ribeira Grande. Monte Verde is located west of the town.
Extra information
Nightlife