Surfing on São Vicente: first waves without the crowds

Never surfed before? Baía do Norte is a great place to start. There is nobody to bump into, and a teacher shows you the basics in a setting most surf schools can only dream of.

Already a surfer, or happier on a bodyboard? We know a spot or two on the island, and we are happy to tell you over breakfast where the waves are that week.

One honest note: surf teachers here come and go, so we don’t name one on this page. Tell us when you would like to go and we put you in touch with someone good at that moment. The teacher usually organises the transport too.

When? It depends entirely on the wind, so good days can come in any month of the year.