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Areia Larga
A point break near Madalena, embedded in Pico’s coastal and vineyard landscape.
DHT describes Areia Larga as a point break producing a right on north to north-east swell. It is rated difficult and intended for self-sufficient intermediate or expert surfers.
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Wave typePoint break
Required levelIntermediate
ExposureNorth
Ideal swellNorth, North-East
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Technical reading of the spot
A technical reading of the spot based on Miguel™ Surf criteria: wave setup, level, swell window, hazards and session logistics.
Technical profile
Swell windowNorth, North-East
SetupPoint break · North
Expert reading
How the spot works
A few minutes from Madalena, Areia Larga is a point break that delivers a right taking on its full size on a long-period northeast swell. Entry and exit are via the harbour ramp, with no particular difficulty, but the spot remains less consistent than Baía da Barca: best treated as a complementary option rather than as reliable a choice.
Operating window
When Miguel recommends it
Miguel favours this setup when the northeast swell arrives with a long period, for a right that builds in size.
Ideal profile
Independent intermediate, Expert in larger swells
When to pass
Un unsupervised beginner.
Key hazards
Rocks
Session logistics
Access
Access via the harbour ramp at Areia Larga, a few minutes from Madalena, with no particular difficulty.
Equipment
No equipment rental is confirmed directly at the spot.
After the session
Madalena is a few minutes away.
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
A wave within the vineyard landscape
Areia Larga is a point break producing a right on north to north-east swell. It is rated difficult and intended for self-sufficient intermediate or expert surfers. Areia Larga is only minutes from Madalena and also marks the end of the PR05PIC Vinhas da Criação Velha trail.
Sea conditions should be checked before entering the water. It can therefore be approached as either a surf spot or part of Pico’s vineyard landscape. The place can be approached as a surf spot or as an entry point into Pico’s vineyard landscape.
The spot produces a right-hand wave on north to north-east swell and is rated difficult. The spot is suited to self-sufficient intermediate to expert surfers and has a rocky bottom. A point break near Madalena, embedded in Pico’s coastal and vineyard landscape.
ON SITE
Where surfing meets wine heritage
Between the sea and the vineyards
Sea conditions should be checked before entering the water.
Surf level
It can therefore be approached as either a surf spot or part of Pico’s vineyard landscape.
A link to the PR05PIC trail
Areia Larga is only minutes from Madalena and also marks the end of the PR05PIC Vinhas da Criação Velha trail.
Swell and point break
Areia Larga is a point break producing a right on north to north-east swell.
CHOOSING YOUR VISIT
Decide with Miguel™
DHT indicates self-sufficient intermediate to expert level and a rocky bottom. Sea conditions should be checked before entering the water.
MARIA™
Plan your trip with Maria™
Plan my trip with Maria™ →Maria™ can integrate Areia Larga into your trip while taking into account your available time, overall pace and other possible stops.
MIGUEL™
Decide on site with Miguel™
Decide today with Miguel™ →Miguel™ can compare this surf spot with the available conditions and the place-specific parameters when you decide.
CONDITIONS
When conditions matter
DHT indicates self-sufficient intermediate to expert level and a rocky bottom. Sea conditions should be checked before entering the water.