KiteGlobeSao Miguel / Areais
Sao Miguel / Areais is a kiteboarding spot near Ponta Delgada in Portugal, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, SW, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Ponta Delgada |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, SW, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | 37.8181, -25.5442 |
About Sao Miguel / Areais
Excellent waves, getting big with stronger winds.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sao Miguel / Areais?
The best time to kite Sao Miguel / Areais is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, when the N, NE, SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sao Miguel / Areais offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, SW, NW wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Sao Miguel / Areais?
Sao Miguel is an island belong to the Azores. Once on the island drive to the north shore to Ribeira Grande. Monte Verde is the first beach west of the town and Areais the second next.
Hazards at Sao Miguel / Areais
Currents.
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Other kite spots near Sao Miguel / Areais
- Sao Miguel / Monte Verde
- Sao Miguel / Milicias
- Sao Miguel / Agua D'Alto
- Sao Miguel / Sete Cidades
- Madeira / Praia Formosa
- Ilha de Porto Santo / Porto Santo
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.