Porto Martins

Praia da Vitória · Azores · Portugal

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Porto Martins is a small village with cliffs and natural pools on Terceira's east coast. Long lefts and rights break over rock, with powerful sections. The left beside the rocks is usually the best, with longer rides and steeper walls. It suits surfers used to rocks and currents.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Point break, rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

✓ A north swell of 1–2.5 m with a west wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Easterly winds blow straight in; small swells don't wrap in.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • currents

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

A local on wannasurf calls the local surfers very friendly. Wear booties for the rock entry.

Getting there

By road to the village, then a 5-minute walk.

Travel notes

How often it works
Surfmarket says it breaks most days in autumn and winter when north swells run.
Crowd and vibe
Few people in the water.
Camping and vans
North Coast Camping in Biscoitos, on Terceira's north coast near the natural pools, is the campsite we found listed on the island.
Facilities
A bathing area and parking in the village.
Water quality
Porto Martins was rated excellent in the EU bathing-water assessment for the last three seasons (EEA data from the Azores regional government).

Ideal conditions

Swell
N–NE best, NW–E works
Size
1.2–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1 m, holds to 4 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore W–NNW; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
SE (145°)

Live cam

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

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