Is April a good month to surf Azores (São Miguel)?

April is outside Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season (September–February), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Azores (São Miguel) in April?

About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Azores (São Miguel) in April?

Air temperature averages 16°C, with about 1.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 25 km/h.

Surf Azores (São Miguel) in April

Surfing Azores (São Miguel) in April: outside the main surf season, air around 16°C, sea around 17°C, 1.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

16°C

Sea temperature

17°C

Rain

1.9 mm/day

Wind

25 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.3 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.6 m (12 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 17°C in April, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Azores (São Miguel) in April

Offshore of Azores (São Miguel), waves in April average 2.3 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.6 m (12 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

April in the context of Azores (São Miguel)'s surf season

Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season runs September–February. April is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Azores (São Miguel)?: April is outside Azores (São Miguel)'s main surf season (September–February), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Azores (São Miguel) in April?: About 17°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Azores (São Miguel) in April?: Air temperature averages 16°C, with about 1.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 25 km/h.