Praia de Santa Bárbara (São Miguel) surf forecast & sea temperature
Updated 12 Oct, 14:00 UTC
Current conditions
Right now at Praia de Santa Bárbara (São Miguel): 9 kts N, gusts 21, 2.1 m waves, water 22 °C — big, for experienced surfers.
7-day forecast
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| 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | |
| Wind | 17 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Gusts | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 16 |
| Direction | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ |
| Waves | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Temperature | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Rain (mm) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 6.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||
Times shown in local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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Tides (next 48 h)
Spot info
- Town: Ribeira Grande (São Miguel)
- Water: Sea
- Sports: SurfSUP
- Best wind directions: SSSWSSESE
Long black-sand beach on the north coast of São Miguel and the Azores' main surf spot, which has hosted international pro contests. Open to any N or NW swell, it works best from September to April with southerly offshores. Summer brings smaller, beginner-friendly waves and surf schools. Weather changes fast in mid-Atlantic, the rips can be strong, and the beach is exposed with little shelter.
No webcam here yet.
Praia de Santa Bárbara (São Miguel) sea temperature
Today: 22 °C
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
Monthly mean sea surface temperature, 2023–2025.
Praia de Santa Bárbara (São Miguel) weather by month
Biggest average waves: January, February and March.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg wind (kts) | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Days ≥12 kts | 54% | 46% | 65% | 53% | 24% | 8% | 10% | 5% | 23% | 38% | 44% | 29% |
| Waves (m) | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Air high (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| Water (°C) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
Model averages, 2023–2025 (Open-Meteo). Wind is the daytime mean, 08:00–20:00; a day counts when it has 3 or more daytime hours at 12 knots or above.
Praia de Santa Bárbara (São Miguel) FAQ
- Is there a beach webcam at Praia de Santa Bárbara (São Miguel)?
- Not one we can show right now. This page has the 7-day wind and wave forecast for Praia de Santa Bárbara (São Miguel).
- What is the sea temperature at Praia de Santa Bárbara (São Miguel)?
- Today the water is 22 °C. Over the year it runs from 16 °C in March to 24 °C in August (2023–2025 average).
- When is the best time to surf at Praia de Santa Bárbara (São Miguel)?
- January, February and March have the biggest average waves, on the 2023–2025 average.
- What wind direction works at Praia de Santa Bárbara (São Miguel)?
- It works best in S, SSW, SSE, SE winds.
