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Ribeira d'Ilhas

Break: Point
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: High
Swell: W, NW
Wind: E, NE
Tide: All tides
Location: 38.9789, -9.4181

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Long right-hand reef/point at the heart of the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve. Forgiving wall on smaller days and a serious wave when it cranks up.

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