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

August 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 August?

About 24°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Azores (São Miguel) in August

Surfing Azores (São Miguel) in August: outside the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 24°C, 0.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

23°C

Sea temperature

24°C

Rain

0.9 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 24°C in August, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Azores (São Miguel) in August

Offshore of Azores (São Miguel), waves in August average 1.3 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 11th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the NNW.

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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Azores (São Miguel)?: August 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 August?: About 24°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Azores (São Miguel) in August?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.