Azores Intermediate Level Surf Spots
Intermediate Level Surf Spots
Azores
Azores
The Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal that consists of 9 islands. Most surf spots can be found on the islands of São Miguel and Terceira and what – besides amazingly stunning landscapes – makes the journey to the Azores worth chasing the surf far away from Portugal’s mainland are its quality waves and uncrowded lineups. During winter time sets on the Azores can get quite big and strong and a certain level of experience is recommended.
Intermediate Level
The two fundamental moves in surfing—the bottom-turn and the cutback—are what make a surfer at this level. On a shoulder-high wave, an Intermediate surfer is able to tilt the board and launch themselves without incident. The bottom-turn, which is surfing’s primary turning maneuver, is regarded as the sport’s foundational move since it allows for riding waves with an open face. The cutback is the second most crucial turn. It enables the surfer to avoid getting caught in the slowest region, known as the “shoulder of the wave,” and return to the wave’s energy source. An intermediate surfer knows how to duck dive, maintain a linear trajectory on the surf line, and how to bail out without hurting himself and others in the process. In addition, an intermediate level surfer knows how to read surf reports and plan his session(s) in advance.