Terceira · Portugal
Surfing Porto Martins
A left & right point in Terceira, Portugal, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
Porto Martins is a small village on the east coast of Terceira, in the Azores, with a sheltered point in front of it that has lefts and rights over reef. It's fairly consistent and much easier than the heavy reefs elsewhere on the island.
It works on a north to north-east swell around high tide, with a west wind offshore, and suits intermediate surfers. The village is quiet, away from the visitors in Angra do Heroísmo.
The village has a natural swimming pool in the rocks, and Praia da Vitória is a few minutes north.
When to surf
Porto Martins
Porto Martins is at its best from October to April. Conditions it likes: N-NE swell, W offshore wind, high tide.
October to March: Prime
Biggest, most consistent Atlantic swell, wet and cool
April to June: Good
More settled weather, still decent swell
July to August: Quiet
Smaller swell, best weather for sightseeing
The year across Azores
Waves near Porto Martins
Santa Catarina
under 1 kmTerceira · Right Reef · Pro
Praia da Vitória
3 kmTerceira · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
Vila Nova
11 kmTerceira · Right Reef · Pro
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Praia da Vitória sits right by the island's harbour and the most consistent east-coast surf, with plenty of pousadas and rentals.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Terceira guide.
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