Areias Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Azores – Ilha de San Miguel)
| Name: | Areias |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NNW | Offshore Wind: S |
Areias in Azores(Ilha de S. Miguel) is a fairly exposed reef break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the south. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the north northwest. A left hand reef. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded.
Overall Areias Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Areias surf quality by season and Areias surf quality by month.
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Areias:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Rabo de Peixe | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Ribeira Grande | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Populo | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Santa Iria | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Baixa de Viola | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Areias: |
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| Closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1091 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1093 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | M6 West Coast Buoy | 1150 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1178 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1181 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Areias: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 1266 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 1266 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1302 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1302 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hibernia (780-1080), Newfoundland | 1325 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Areias: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 984 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 1012 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 1065 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 1075 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valgrande-Pajares (Spain) | 1098 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Areias: |
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| Closest city location | Rabo de Peixe (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Faja de Baixo (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Rosto de Cao (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Arrifes (Portugal) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Ponta Delgada (Portugal) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Areias is Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) in Acores, which is 15 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Areias is Santa Maria Airport (SMA), also in Acores, 100 km (62 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Lajes Airport (TER), also in Acores, 170 km (106 miles) away.
