Surf GuideAzores - São Miguel

San Miguel - Areias

Name: San Miguel - Areias
Address: Azores - São Miguel, PT

Praia de Santa Barbara (Areias) is São Miguel's iconic north-coast surf beach, a black-sand lineup with a reef-and-point feel and enough consistency to make it the island's best-known everyday surf check. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for San Miguel - Areias in Azores - São Miguel.

Break TypeReef Break

Skill LevelIntermediate

LocationAzores - São Miguel, PT

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