Surf spot

Praia Santana

Forecast conditions and map view for Praia Santana in Azores, Eastern group. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Azores, Eastern group
Coordinates: 37.8152, -25.5611

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	7	7	7	7	6.8	6.7	6.6	6.5	6.3	6.4	6.3	6.2	6.1	6.2	6.1	6.2	6	5.7	5.8	6.4	6.7	7	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.4	4.7	4.8	5.1	4.8	4.9	5	5	5.1	5	5.4	5.5	5	5	5	5	5	5.1	5	5	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.1	5.1	5.2	5.2	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	33	26	40	42	40	39	36	32	27	29	29	25	23	24	22	20	19	18	18	24	28	33	41	45	47	46	46	42	23	24	27	33	39	43	46	46	47	43	41	53	51	50	42	38	35	31	29	27	27	30	30	23	23	23	24	31
Wind speed (km/h)	4.4	4.4	3.1	1.8	0.4	3.6	3.3	1.1	2.2	1.1	1.6	1.8	2.6	4.7	6.4	6	6.4	6.2	8.4	9.2	13.5	14.7	16.9	17.1	14.3	16.8	17.8	16.9	19.7	19.2	16.6	12	15.1	14	12	13.5	14.8	19.7	15.8	9.5	9.3	9	9	7.4	9.4	10.5	12.5	7.8	7	5.2	4.4	3.3	7.4	8.2	7.3	8.4
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Praia de Santana is a scenic surf beach on the north coast of São Miguel in the Azores’ Eastern group. It sits in a lush, rugged setting with volcanic cliffs, green hills, and a fairly exposed Atlantic-facing shoreline, giving it a powerful ocean feel.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mainly a beach break, with shifting peaks depending on sand movement and swell direction.
Swell exposure: It picks up Atlantic swell well, especially in autumn and winter.
Best conditions: Generally better with mid to larger swells and cleaner winds, often when winds are light or offshore.
Skill level: Can range from fun and manageable on smaller days to strong and punchy when the swell gets bigger, so it’s usually best suited to surfers with some experience.

Conditions and environment

The beach is typically less crowded than more famous surf destinations, which adds to its appeal.
The setting is beautiful and somewhat raw, with the usual Azorean mix of volcanic coastline, green landscapes, and moody Atlantic weather.
Conditions can change quickly, so checking the forecast and local knowledge is important.

Good to know

The surf here is influenced heavily by tides, swell direction, and wind, so sessions can vary a lot from day to day.
As with many spots in the Azores, the water can be cool and the conditions change fast, so a good wetsuit and some flexibility are recommended.