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Praia de Santa Barbara (Ribeira Grande)
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🌊 Water type
Wave
🧭 Wind direction
N, NW, NE
💨 Wind force
10–25 kn
📅 Best season
Apr–Sep
⚡ Level
Intermediate
📏 Wave height
0.5–2 m
🌟 Special Features
Main beach in the Azores for surfing and kitesurfing on the north coast of São Miguel; long sandy beach; Atlantic swell directly accessible; nearest large island: Terceira 60 km
ℹ️ Additional information
Top surf spot in the Azores; Praia de Mosteiros (SW exposure) and Ponta Delgada harbor for wing/kitesurfing.
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📍 Details
🗺️Praia de Santa Bárbara, Ribeira Grande, São Miguel Island (north coast, Azores)
🌍Portugal / Azores
🏫Azores Surf School Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort (Surf Lessons)
🅿️Free beach parking Santa Bárbara
🏪Ribeira Grande: Restaurants, supermarkets, accommodations; Ponta Delgada 15 km (airport)
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