Terceira · Portugal
Surfing Quatro Ribeiras
A left point in Terceira, Portugal, for advanced and pro surfers.
Quatro Ribeiras is a long left point on the north coast of Terceira, in the Azores, breaking over reef next to deep water. It needs a well-aligned north-west to north swell, and when it lines up it runs fast and hard.
It's a powerful wave for advanced surfers, with few people around.
It only lines up on a well-aligned north-west or north swell, a few times each winter. The rocks and deep water make it a serious wave. On smaller days, Porto Martins and Praia da Vitória are the places to surf.
When to surf
Quatro Ribeiras
Quatro Ribeiras is at its best from October to April. Conditions it likes: Well-aligned NW-N swell.
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 Quatro Ribeiras
Vila Nova
6 kmTerceira · Right Reef · Pro
Praia da Vitória
13 kmTerceira · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
Porto Martins
16 kmTerceira · Left & Right Point · Intermediate / Advanced
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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