What are the surf spots in Ponta Delgada?

Ponta Delgada has one spot guide here: Praia das Milícias.

Is Ponta Delgada good for beginners?

Yes — Praia das Milícias is rated beginner-friendly.

Is there a surf school in Ponta Delgada?

Yes — one is listed for Ponta Delgada.

Azores · 37°44′N 25°41′W

Ponta Delgada

surf Azoressurf São Miguel

The Azores' main city, on the south coast of São Miguel. The surf is on the north coast, around 30 minutes away by car, with the beaches near Ribeira Grande the usual target.

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Beach break · Ponta Delgada

Praia das Milícias

The black volcanic sand beach on the Estrada do Populo just east of Ponta Delgada, also called Praia Grande, and the south coast's main beach break. Works on south swells when the north coast is blown out.

All levelsAutumn to spring, when south swells arrive

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Surf schools, camps & board rental in Ponta Delgada

Surf school · Ponta Delgada

Azores Surf School

The first surf school in the Azores, running since 2004, teaching on whichever coast of São Miguel has the conditions, with free transport from Ponta Delgada.

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Ribeira Grande

The surf town of São Miguel, on the north coast. The long black-sand beach at Santa Bárbara just west of town is the island's main break and school hub, and it has hosted the national circuit and a WSL qualifying event.

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Praia da Vitória

A town on Terceira's east coast around a wide bay with Praia Grande, the longest sandy beach in the Azores, and surf breaks along the coast to the south.

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Common questions

What are the surf spots in Ponta Delgada?: Ponta Delgada has one spot guide here: Praia das Milícias.
Is Ponta Delgada good for beginners?: Yes — Praia das Milícias is rated beginner-friendly.
Is there a surf school in Ponta Delgada?: Yes — one is listed for Ponta Delgada.