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Praia de Santa Bárbara

Break: Beach
Skill level: Intermediate
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: Medium
Swell: N, NW, W
Wind: S
Location: 37.8231, -25.5392

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São Miguel's main surf beach on the north coast at Ribeira Grande. The most consistent wave in the Azores and the home of the WSL Azores Pro.

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