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Azores beaches

Which Azores beach is best right now? 52 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 6:13 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

  1. Prainha e marina de Angra do Heroísmo <a href=" http://loc.alize.us/#/flickr:213170629 ">See where this picture was taken.</a> <a href=" https://www.flickr.com/groups/geotagging/discuss/7215759416554918.3Greatlater

    Prainha

    Angra do Heroísmo

    Dark there now. Best 5 pm later
    Air
    19°C65°F
    Water
    22°C71°F
    Wind
    5 km/h3 mph
    Waves
    1.1 m3 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 7.8
  2. <a href='http://maps.google.com?q=38.65716380410655,-27.235107421875(Cais da Silveira - Portugal)&t=h'>See where this picture was taken.</a> <a href='https://www.flickr.com/groups/geotagging/discuss/728.3Greatlater

    Silveira

    Angra do Heroísmo

    Dark there now. Best 5 pm later
    Air
    19°C65°F
    Water
    22°C71°F
    Wind
    5 km/h3 mph
    Waves
    1.1 m3 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 7.8
  3. Ilha Terceira <a href=" http://loc.alize.us/#/flickr:244150167 ">See where this picture was taken.</a> <a href=" https://www.flickr.com/groups/geotagging/discuss/72157594165549916/ ">[?]</a>38.2Greatlater

    Zona Balnear do Porto das Cinco

    Angra do Heroísmo

    Dark there now. Best 5 pm later
    Air
    17°C63°F
    Water
    22°C71°F
    Wind
    1 km/h0 mph
    Waves
    1.3 m4 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 7.7

Azores today

It is dark across Azores right now: 30 of 52 scored beaches look good later, water is 21 to 22°C70 to 71°F. Read at 6:13 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Western Azores

4 of 4 beaches scored, 0 good now

7.7GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Baía de Alagoa, 7.9
Water
21°C70°F
Wind
10 km/h6 mph
Waves
1.4 m4 ft

Eastern Azores

48 of 48 beaches scored, 0 good now

7.2GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Prainha, 8.3
Water
22°C71°F
Wind
3 km/h2 mph
Waves
1.0 m3 ft

  • Warmest water

    22°C71°F

    Praia Água d'Alto

    Vila Franca do Campo. Score 7.9 Great.

  • Calmest sea

    0.6 m2 ft waves

    Praia da Amora

    Vila Franca do Campo. Wind 4 km/h2 mph. Level with 1 other beach.

  • Best for families

    8.3 Great

    Prainha

    Angra do Heroísmo. Top score of the 3 scored beaches tagged with lifeguards.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 10 am (7.2); the weakest is 3 pm (5.7).

The strongest stretch runs 8 am to 2 pm.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Azores beaches

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52 beaches listed · 52 of 52 scored live

  1. Prainha e marina de Angra do Heroísmo <a href=" http://loc.alize.us/#/flickr:213170629 ">See where this picture was taken.</a> <a href=" https://www.flickr.com/groups/geotagging/discuss/72157594165549

    Prainha

    Angra do Heroísmo

    8.3Greatlater

    1.1 m3 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air19°C65°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.1 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • Paid parking
  2. <a href='http://maps.google.com?q=38.65716380410655,-27.235107421875(Cais da Silveira - Portugal)&t=h'>See where this picture was taken.</a> <a href='https://www.flickr.com/groups/geotagging/discuss/7

    Silveira

    Angra do Heroísmo

    8.3Greatlater

    1.1 m3 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air19°C65°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.1 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  3. Ilha Terceira <a href=" http://loc.alize.us/#/flickr:244150167 ">See where this picture was taken.</a> <a href=" https://www.flickr.com/groups/geotagging/discuss/72157594165549916/ ">[?]</a>

    Zona Balnear do Porto das Cinco

    Angra do Heroísmo

    8.2Greatlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air17°C63°F
    • Wind1 km/h0 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 8 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. As Piscinas naturais dos Biscoitos são um conjunto de formações geológicas marítimas portuguesas localizadas na freguesia dos Biscoitos, no concelho da Praia da Vitória, ilha Terceira, Açores, e devem

    Calheta dos Biscoitos

    Praia da Vitória

    8.1Greatlater

    1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C65°F
    • Wind1 km/h1 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  5. Beach on the north coast of Sao Miguel

    Areal de Santa Barbara

    Ribeira Grande

    8.1Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.8 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. Beach on the north coast of Sao Miguel

    Monte Verde beach

    Ribeira Grande

    8.1Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.8 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Free parking
  7. Praia de Santana

    Praia de Santana

    Ribeira Grande

    8.1Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.8 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. Rainbow over Island of São Miguel (Azores), October, 2017-3

    Praia do Monte Verde

    Ribeira Grande

    8.1Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.8 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Free parking
  9. Água de Alto

    Praia Água d'Alto

    Vila Franca do Campo

    7.9Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind1 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Free parking

  10. Praia da Pedreira

    Vila Franca do Campo

    7.9Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind1 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Free parking
  11. Praia da Vinha da Areia, Vila Franca do Campo, ilha de São Miguel, Açores

    Praia da Vinha da Areia

    Vila Franca do Campo

    7.9Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind1 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Paid parking
  12. Praia da Vinha da Areia - panoramio (1)

    Praia de Calhau D'Areia

    Vila Franca do Campo

    7.9Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind1 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Free parking
  13. Rua do Corpo Santo 27-37, Vila Franca do Campo

    Praia do Corpo Santo

    Vila Franca do Campo

    7.9Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind1 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Paid parking
  14. Blacktail comber, Serranus atricauda

    Praia do Degredo

    Vila Franca do Campo

    7.9Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air16°C61°F
    • Wind1 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Free parking
  15. The Flores island collection VIII

    Baía de Alagoa

    Santa Cruz das Flores

    7.9Greatlater

    1.1 m4 ft waves, light wind and 21°C71°F water.

    • Water21°C71°F
    • Air20°C67°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.1 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  16. Azores Picture 010

    Praia Baixa D' Areia

    Lagoa

    7.8Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air19°C66°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves0.8 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 2 pm later
    • Free parking
  17. Azores Picture 010

    Praia da Caloura

    Lagoa

    7.8Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air19°C66°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves0.8 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 2 pm later
    • Free parking
  18. Kitesurfer

    Praia das Milícias

    Ponta Delgada

    7.7Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air20°C68°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 2 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking
  19. Kitesurfer

    Praia do Pópulo

    Ponta Delgada

    7.7Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air20°C68°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 2 pm later
    • Free parking
  20. Porto de Santa Iria

    Porto de santa iria

    Ribeira Grande

    7.7Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air19°C66°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  21. Praia dos Moinhos

    Praia dos Moinhos

    Ribeira Grande

    7.7Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air19°C66°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • Free parking
  22. Waterfall at Faja Grande.

    Praia Fajã Grande

    Lajes das Flores

    7.6Greatlater

    1.5 m5 ft waves, light wind and 21°C70°F water.

    • Water21°C70°F
    • Air20°C67°F
    • Wind7 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • Free parking
  23. Praia da Fajã

    Praia da Fajã

    Horta

    7.6Greatlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air20°C68°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 8 pm later
    • Free parking
  24. The Corvo island collection CII

    Praia da Areia

    Corvo

    7.6Greatlater

    1.5 m5 ft waves, breezy and 21°C70°F water.

    • Water21°C70°F
    • Air21°C70°F
    • Wind20 km/h12 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  25. Praia da Amora

    Vila Franca do Campo

    7.5Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind4 km/h2 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 2 pm later
    • Free parking
  26. Praia do Fogo, Ribeira Quente, ilha de São Miguel, Açores

    Praia do Fogo

    Povoação

    7.5Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind4 km/h2 mph
    • Waves0.6 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 2 pm later
    • Free parking

  27. Praia das Lajes ou Calheta

    Lajes das Flores

    7.5Greatlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C65°F
    • Wind6 km/h4 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • Free parking

  28. Praia do Lombo Gordo

    Nordeste

    7.4Greatlater

    1.2 m4 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves1.2 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm later
    • Free parking

  29. Praia do Morro

    Povoação

    7.4Greatlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C65°F
    • Wind4 km/h2 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 2 pm later
    • Free parking
  30. Mosteiros, São Miguel Island, Azores

    Praia dos Mosteiros

    Ponta Delgada

    7.0Greatlater

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air19°C66°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 11 am later
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking
  31. Natural Park of Prainha, Pico island - panoramio

    Baía das Canas

    São Roque do Pico

    6.9Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C65°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  32. Zona Balnear da Fonte - Ilha do Pico - Portugal 🇵🇹

    Fonte (Silveira)

    Lajes do Pico

    6.9Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C65°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.7 m2 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  33. Calhau Miúdo

    Ponta Delgada

    6.8Goodlater

    1.4 m5 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.4 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 12 pm later
    • Free parking
  34. Miradouro do Frade

    Calheta do Frade

    Ribeira Grande

    6.8Goodlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C65°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  35. Praia da Viola, São Miguel Island

    Viola Beach

    Ribeira Grande

    6.8Goodlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C65°F
    • Wind5 km/h3 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 1 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  36. Piscinas Naturais da Barca - Madalena - Portugal 🇵🇹

    Porto da Formosinha

    Madalena

    6.8Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air20°C68°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 4 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  37. Zona Balnear da Salga - Ilha Terceira - Portugal

    Baía do Refugo

    Angra do Heroísmo

    6.6Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  38. Fajã do Ficher

    Angra do Heroísmo

    6.6Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  39. <a href=" http://loc.alize.us/#/flickr:2307359424 ">See where this picture was taken.</a> <a href=" https://www.flickr.com/groups/geotagging/discuss/72157594165549916/ ">[?]</a>

    Piscinas Oceânicas de Porto Martins

    Praia da Vitória

    6.6Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • Free parking
  40. 20220518.Praia da Vitória.-017

    Praia da Riviera

    Praia da Vitória

    6.6Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 21°C71°F water.

    • Water21°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  41. A dragon tree (Dracaena draco) on Rua Aniceto Ornelas in the center of Praia da Vitoria, Terceira, Azores.

    Praia da Vitória

    Praia da Vitória

    6.6Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 21°C71°F water.

    • Water21°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • Paid parking
  42. 20220518.Praia da Vitória.-017

    Praia dos Oficiais

    Praia da Vitória

    6.6Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 21°C71°F water.

    • Water21°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • Paid parking
  43. 20220518.Praia da Vitória.-016

    Praia Grande

    Praia da Vitória

    6.6Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 21°C71°F water.

    • Water21°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind2 km/h1 mph
    • Waves0.9 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • Paid parking
  44. Praia do Almoxarife, Horta, Faial, Açores

    Praia da Boca da Grota

    Horta

    6.4Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  45. 20220517.Miradouro Senhora Da Conceição.-011

    Praia da Conceição

    Horta

    6.4Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • Free parking
  46. Praia do Porto Pim - Horta - Portugal 🇵🇹

    Praia de Porto Pim

    Horta

    6.4Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • Free parking
  47. A Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça localiza-se na freguesia de Praia do Almoxarife, concelho da Horta, na ilha do Faial, nos Açores. História Remonta a uma primitiva igreja, certamente de menores dime

    Praia do Almoxarife

    Horta

    6.4Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • Free parking
  48. Praia do Almoxarife, Horta, Faial, Açores

    Praia do Porto de Pedro Miguel

    Horta

    6.4Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  49. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça - Praia de Almoxarife - Ilha do Faial - Portugal

    Praia dos Ingleses

    Horta

    6.4Goodlater

    Small waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.0 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • Free parking
  50. <a href=" http://loc.alize.us/#/flickr:2408027023 ">See where this picture was taken.</a> <a href=" https://www.flickr.com/groups/geotagging/discuss/72157594165549916/ ">[?]</a>

    Escaleiras

    Praia da Vitória

    6.2Goodlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air18°C64°F
    • Wind1 km/h1 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 3 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  51. Atlantikküste bei Achadinha auf der Azoren-Insel São Miguel.

    Zona Balnear do Lenho Achada/Achadinha

    Nordeste

    5.9Goodlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air20°C68°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 2 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  52. Zona Balnear dos Moinhos das Relvas

    Nordeste

    5.9Goodlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, light wind and 22°C71°F water.

    • Water22°C71°F
    • Air20°C68°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 2 pm later
    • Free parking
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Azores by area

Every area we score, with its own read of today and its best beaches ranked. Filters above apply to the list, not to these.

Ribeira Grande

It is dark in Ribeira Grande: 6 of 8 scored beaches look good later. Water is 22°C71°F. Porto de santa iria is the calmest, with 7 km/h4 mph of wind and 0.7 m2 ft waves.

Dark now. 6 of 8 look good later

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See all 8 beaches in Ribeira Grande

Horta

It is dark in Horta: 1 of 7 scored beaches look good later. Water is 22°C71°F. Praia da Boca da Grota is the calmest, with 3 km/h2 mph of wind and 1.0 m3 ft waves.

Dark now. 1 of 7 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

See all 7 beaches in Horta

Praia da Vitória

It is dark in Praia da Vitória: 1 of 7 scored beaches look good later. Water is 21 to 22°C71°F. Piscinas Oceânicas de Porto Martins is the calmest, with 2 km/h1 mph of wind and 0.9 m3 ft waves.

Dark now. 1 of 7 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

See all 7 beaches in Praia da Vitória

Vila Franca do Campo

It is dark in Vila Franca do Campo: 7 of 7 scored beaches look good later. Water is 22°C71°F. Praia da Amora is the calmest, with 4 km/h2 mph of wind and 0.6 m2 ft waves.

Dark now. 7 of 7 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

  • Água de Alto7.9Greatlater

    Praia Água d'Alto

    Vila Franca do Campo

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 7.9Greatlater

    Praia da Pedreira

    Vila Franca do Campo

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Praia da Vinha da Areia, Vila Franca do Campo, ilha de São Miguel, Açores7.9Greatlater

    Praia da Vinha da Areia

    Vila Franca do Campo

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Praia da Vinha da Areia - panoramio (1)7.9Greatlater

    Praia de Calhau D'Areia

    Vila Franca do Campo

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Rua do Corpo Santo 27-37, Vila Franca do Campo7.9Greatlater

    Praia do Corpo Santo

    Vila Franca do Campo

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • Blacktail comber, Serranus atricauda7.9Greatlater

    Praia do Degredo

    Vila Franca do Campo

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later

  • 7.5Greatlater

    Praia da Amora

    Vila Franca do Campo

    Dark there now. Best 10 am later

See all 7 beaches in Vila Franca do Campo

Angra do Heroísmo

It is dark in Angra do Heroísmo: 3 of 5 scored beaches look good later. Water is 22°C71°F. Baía do Refugo is the calmest, with 2 km/h1 mph of wind and 0.9 m3 ft waves.

Dark now. 3 of 5 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

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    Prainha

    Angra do Heroísmo

    Dark there now. Best 5 pm later

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    Silveira

    Angra do Heroísmo

    Dark there now. Best 5 pm later

  • Ilha Terceira <a href=" http://loc.alize.us/#/flickr:244150167 ">See where this picture was taken.</a> <a href=" https://www.flickr.com/groups/geotagging/discuss/72157594165549916/ ">[?]</a>8.2Greatlater

    Zona Balnear do Porto das Cinco

    Angra do Heroísmo

    Dark there now. Best 5 pm later

  • Zona Balnear da Salga - Ilha Terceira - Portugal6.6Goodlater

    Baía do Refugo

    Angra do Heroísmo

    Dark there now. Best 9 am later

  • 6.6Goodlater

    Fajã do Ficher

    Angra do Heroísmo

    Dark there now. Best 9 am later

See all 5 beaches in Angra do Heroísmo

Ponta Delgada

It is dark in Ponta Delgada: 3 of 4 scored beaches look good later. Water is 22°C71°F. Praia das Milícias is the calmest, with 5 km/h3 mph of wind and 0.9 m3 ft waves.

Dark now. 3 of 4 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

See all 4 beaches in Ponta Delgada

Nordeste

It is dark in Nordeste: 1 of 3 scored beaches look good later. Water is 22°C71°F. Praia do Lombo Gordo is the calmest, with 2 km/h1 mph of wind and 1.2 m4 ft waves.

Dark now. 1 of 3 look good later

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See all 3 beaches in Nordeste

Lagoa

It is dark in Lagoa: 2 of 2 scored beaches look good later. Water is 22°C71°F. Praia Baixa D' Areia is the calmest, with 3 km/h2 mph of wind and 0.8 m2 ft waves.

Dark now. 2 of 2 look good later

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag.

See all 2 beaches in Lagoa

7 more areas have beaches in our data. Find them under “Sub-areas” below or in the area filter.

Sub-areas of Azores

Each square is one beach, colored by its live flag. Outlined squares are in the dark.

  • Beach on the north coast of Sao Miguel8.1Greatlater

    Ribeira Grande

    Dark now. 6 of 8 look good later

    Best now: Monte Verde beach, 8.1 Great
  • Praia da Fajã7.6Greatlater

    Horta

    Dark now. 1 of 7 look good later

    Best now: Praia da Fajã, 7.6 Great
  • As Piscinas naturais dos Biscoitos são um conjunto de formações geológicas marítimas portuguesas localizadas na freguesia dos Biscoitos, no concelho da Praia da Vitória, ilha Terceira, Açores, e devem8.1Greatlater

    Praia da Vitória

    Dark now. 1 of 7 look good later

    Best now: Calheta dos Biscoitos, 8.1 Great
  • Praia da Vinha da Areia, Vila Franca do Campo, ilha de São Miguel, Açores7.9Greatlater

    Vila Franca do Campo

    Dark now. 7 of 7 look good later

    Best now: Praia da Vinha da Areia, 7.9 Great
  • Prainha e marina de Angra do Heroísmo <a href=" http://loc.alize.us/#/flickr:213170629 ">See where this picture was taken.</a> <a href=" https://www.flickr.com/groups/geotagging/discuss/721575941655498.3Greatlater

    Angra do Heroísmo

    Dark now. 3 of 5 look good later

    Best now: Prainha, 8.3 Great
  • Kitesurfer7.7Greatlater

    Ponta Delgada

    Dark now. 3 of 4 look good later

    Best now: Praia das Milícias, 7.7 Great
  • Atlantikküste bei Achadinha auf der Azoren-Insel São Miguel.5.9Goodlater

    Nordeste

    Dark now. 1 of 3 look good later

    Best now: Zona Balnear do Lenho Achada/Achadinha, 5.9 Good
  • Azores Picture 0107.8Greatlater

    Lagoa

    Dark now. 2 of 2 look good later

    Best now: Praia Baixa D' Areia, 7.8 Great
  • Waterfall at Faja Grande.7.6Greatlater

    Lajes das Flores

    Dark now. 2 of 2 look good later

    Best now: Praia Fajã Grande, 7.6 Great
  • Praia do Fogo, Ribeira Quente, ilha de São Miguel, Açores7.5Greatlater

    Povoação

    Dark now. 2 of 2 look good later

    Best now: Praia do Fogo, 7.5 Great
  • The Corvo island collection CII7.6Greatlater

    Corvo

    Dark now. 1 of 1 look good later

    Best now: Praia da Areia, 7.6 Great
  • Zona Balnear da Fonte - Ilha do Pico - Portugal 🇵🇹6.9Goodlater

    Lajes do Pico

    Dark now. 0 of 1 look good later

    Best now: Fonte (Silveira), 6.9 Good
  • Piscinas Naturais da Barca - Madalena - Portugal 🇵🇹6.8Goodlater

    Madalena

    Dark now. 0 of 1 look good later

    Best now: Porto da Formosinha, 6.8 Good
  • The Flores island collection VIII7.9Greatlater

    Santa Cruz das Flores

    Dark now. 1 of 1 look good later

    Best now: Baía de Alagoa, 7.9 Great
  • Natural Park of Prainha, Pico island - panoramio6.9Goodlater

    São Roque do Pico

    Dark now. 0 of 1 look good later

    Best now: Baía das Canas, 6.9 Good

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Azores beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Azores right now?

Prainha has the top Beach Score later: 8.3 Great, with 5 km/h (3 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Azores today?

Sea water is 21 to 22°C (70 to 71°F) across the 52 scored beaches. The warmest is Praia Água d'Alto, at 22°C (71°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Azores right now?

Praia da Amora has the smallest waves, at 0.6 m (2 ft) with 4 km/h (2 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Which Azores beaches have lifeguards?

3 of 52 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including Prainha, Praia das Milícias and Praia dos Mosteiros. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Azores today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 10 am, at 7.2 Great, and the strongest stretch runs 8 am to 2 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Azores?

No live cams are listed for Azores yet. If you run one, you can list it free.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Azores?

All 52 beaches in our data for Azores are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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