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Santa Catarina

Left and right38.7073, -27.0452

Overview

Quality
World class
Crowd
Empty
Experience
Intermediate
Bottom
Coral reef

About this Spot

Santa Catarina is a surf spot located in Central Azores, Azores. This spot is very easy to find as it is situated on the outside of the main Praia da Vitoria Port. The waves here break over a coral reef, providing both left and right waves, which makes it a world classic surf spot. The waves are best suited for intermediate surfers due to the medium tide conditions. The wave length is less than 50 meters, and the spot is known to be empty, offering a peaceful surfing experience. Surfers should check their skills before paddling out to make sure the spot and conditions fit their surfing level. It’s important to check the surf etiquette when surfing crowded spots. Respect the locals. The surf spot is not suitable for beginners, and shortboards are recommended for surfing here. Remember to always check the surf forecast, report, and map before heading out, and consider using a webcam to get a live view of the conditions. Respect the locals.

Optimal Conditions

Best Tide
Medium
Best Size
Good from 1.2 meters
Wave Length
< 50m
Frequency
Regular (40 between and 150)

Location

Coordinates

38.707283° N, -27.045167° W

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