Anjos

📍 Local Knowledge

Anjos in the Azores on Ilha de Santa Maria is an exposed reef break that delivers very consistent surf year-round, picking up both windswells and groundswells in roughly equal measure. It works best with northwest swells and offshore winds from the southeast, producing a right-hand reef break with no beach break present. The spot is usually uncrowded even when the surf is firing, making it appealing for surfers seeking quieter lineups, though caution is required due to rocky hazards. The best month to surf Anjos is February, when winter swells and offshore winds most often combine for clean, reliable waves.