Santa Bárbara surf forecast

Ribeira Grande · Azores · Portugal

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Black sand beach on the north coast of São Miguel, hosting a round of the World Surf League for many years. Sandbars give hollow lefts and rights on north swells.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces NNW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NNW, N

Best wind

SE, S (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Oct-Mar

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

Rips; Cold water

Nearby spots

• Mosteiros, Mosteiros
• Praia Formosa, Vila do Porto

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