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- The Ponta Preta surf break: This is the reason most people come. A long left-hand wave peels along the rocky point in winter swells, and it’s one of the better-known waves on Sal. Watching from the beach is free and teaches you plenty about the line-up.
- The black rock point: The dark volcanic rock that gives the place its name juts into the sea at the end of the sand. Walk out carefully for views along the coast and the spray when the swell hits.
- Wave sailing and windsurfing: When the wind and swell line up, sailors jump the waves off the point. Sitting with a cold drink and watching them launch is a good way to spend an afternoon.
- The coastal walk from Santa Maria: Following the shoreline from town gives you the beach from its best angle, with the surf getting louder as you approach. Go in the
- The Ponta Preta surf break: This is the reason most people come. A long left-hand wave peels along the rocky point in winter swells, and it’s one of the better-known waves on Sal. Watching from the beach is free and teaches you plenty about the line-up.
- The black rock point: The dark volcanic rock that gives the place its name juts into the sea at the end of the sand. Walk out carefully for views along the coast and the spray when the swell hits.
- Wave sailing and windsurfing: When the wind and swell line up, sailors jump the waves off the point. Sitting with a cold drink and watching them launch is a good way to spend an afternoon.
- The coastal walk from Santa Maria: Following the shoreline from town gives you the beach from its best angle, with the surf getting louder as you approach. Go in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.
- Sunset on the sand: The beach faces west, so the sky behind the point turns orange and the surfers become silhouettes. It’s quiet, free and the best way to end a day.
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