Rabo de Peixe
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One of the best spot in Azores.
Additional Info:
This used to be a massive left hollow pit, but the Portuguese government aproved the construction of a jetty, destroying the right, the left formed, and it´s still excellent, but the old righthander was simply mental.
Location
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In the village of rabo de peixe, breaks exactly in the village.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Don't know - Don't know |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Areias
1.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Praia Santa Barbara (Ribeira Grande)
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Praia Santana
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |