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

June 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 June?

About 20°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 1.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.

Surf Azores (São Miguel) in June

Surfing Azores (São Miguel) in June: outside the main surf season, air around 19°C, sea around 20°C, 1.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

19°C

Sea temperature

20°C

Rain

1.0 mm/day

Wind

20 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.0 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From NNW (338°)

What to wear: with the sea around 20°C in June, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Azores (São Miguel) in June

Offshore of Azores (São Miguel), waves in June average 1.4 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 10th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.0 m (7 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is June a good month to surf Azores (São Miguel)?: June 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 June?: About 20°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Azores (São Miguel) in June?: Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 1.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.