Overview

Monte Verde is the main kite spot on São Miguel and the Azores. Former whaling station on the north coast, 25 km from Ponta Delgada. The Nortada (NE trade winds from the Azores High) blows 13-30 knots, May to October. Wind is side-onshore from the left, allowing thrilling rides along the coastline.

Waves vary from mellow rollers to challenging swells. Clear Atlantic water. Mornings are calmer (good for beginners), afternoons stronger for advanced. Volcanic landscape adds a spectacular backdrop. Nearby attractions: Sete Cidades crater lakes, Miradouro da Boca do Inferno.

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Spot forecast for Monte Verde / Sao Miguel

Sunrise 07:55 · Sunset 18:58

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

Next tides

Low tide Tue 20 · 03:37 · 0.7 m
High tide Tue 20 · 10:10 · 1.3 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 16:39 · 0.6 m
High tide Tue 20 · 22:46 · 1.2 m

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Monte Verde / Sao Miguel: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

207h

in June · 18 rideable days

The season runs from June to August, peaking in June: 17 rideable days a month and 207 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 7 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 71%13-20 knots · 27%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 71% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is March, at 16 °C. The wettest month is January, with 228 mm.

Monthly averages: Monte Verde / Sao Miguel

Monthly averages — Monte Verde / Sao Miguel — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	7.0	62 h	17 °C	228 mm
February	8.0	74 h	17 °C	162 mm
March	22.0	250 h	16 °C	121 mm
April	14.0	174 h	17 °C	144 mm
May	10.5	114 h	19 °C	148 mm
June	18.0	207 h	21 °C	63 mm
July	17.5	210 h	24 °C	65 mm
August	15.0	157 h	26 °C	42 mm
September	12.5	158 h	24 °C	71 mm
October	11.0	105 h	22 °C	152 mm
November	12.0	115 h	19 °C	143 mm
December	9.0	70 h	17 °C	96 mm

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Technical details of Monte Verde / Sao Miguel spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

Hazards

Underwater rock formations in certain areas — local knowledge essential. Volcanic coastline. Can be powerful swells from open Atlantic. Cold water ~18-22°C.

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