Populo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Azores – Ilha de San Miguel)
| Name: | Populo |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: N |
Populo in Azores(Ilha de S. Miguel) is a fairly exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the north. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. The beach breaks favour rights. When it's working here, it can get crowded.
Overall Populo 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 Populo surf quality by season and Populo surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Populo |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Populo:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Areias | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Rabo de Peixe | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Ribeira Grande | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Santa Iria | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Baixa de Viola | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Populo: |
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| Closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1097 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1099 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | M6 West Coast Buoy | 1156 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1183 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1188 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Populo: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 1272 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 1272 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1308 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1308 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hibernia (780-1080), Newfoundland | 1325 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Populo: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 988 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 1017 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 1070 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 1080 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valgrande-Pajares (Spain) | 1103 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Populo: |
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| Closest city location | Faja de Baixo (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Rosto de Cao (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Third closest city location | Ponta Delgada (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Arrifes (Portugal) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Rabo de Peixe (Portugal) | 4 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Populo is Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) in Acores, which is 2 km (1 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Populo is Santa Maria Airport (SMA), also in Acores, 96 km (60 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Lajes Airport (TER), also in Acores, 168 km (104 miles) away.
