Fajã Grande

Lajes das Flores · Azores · Portugal

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Fajã Grande is a village on the wild west coast of Flores, the westernmost island of the Azores, below cliffs full of waterfalls. Wannasurf lists a reef with some sand that breaks left and right on swells from the north-west to south-west. Very few people surf here.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Reef break, reef
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, spring, summer
Boards
A shortboard or fish.

When it works

✓ A west swell of 1–2 m with an east or north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ West winds blow straight in, and the open west coast closes out on big swells.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • rips

Best months

April, May, June, September, October

Local tips

Information is thin: go with an open mind and check the reef at low tide first. You will most likely surf alone, so be careful.

Getting there

By road to Fajã Grande village, then down to the shore by the harbour and bathing area.

Travel notes

How often it works
Regular according to wannasurf; the open west coast gets most Atlantic swells, often too big and windy in winter.
Crowd and vibe
Empty.
Camping and vans
We found no listed campsite close to this spot; ask the island's tourist office or the parish council (junta de freguesia) about camping parks before you go.
Facilities
Cafés and a small harbour in the village.
Water quality
Fajã Grande was rated excellent in the EU bathing-water assessment for the last three seasons (EEA data from the Azores regional government).

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–WNW best, SW–NNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 3 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore NE–ESE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
W (270°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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