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

July 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 July?

About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 17 km/h.

Surf Azores (São Miguel) in July

Surfing Azores (São Miguel) in July: outside the main surf season, air around 21°C, sea around 22°C, 0.6 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

21°C

Sea temperature

22°C

Rain

0.6 mm/day

Wind

17 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.2 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.6 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 22°C in July, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Azores (São Miguel) in July

Offshore of Azores (São Miguel), waves in July average 1.2 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 2.1 m — the smallest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.6 m (5 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to surf Azores (São Miguel)?: July 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 July?: About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Azores (São Miguel) in July?: Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 17 km/h.