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Dakhla
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Positives
- Consistent winter conditions
- Epic, empty right pointbreaks
- Kitesurf and fishing hotspot
- Desert beauty and wildlife
- Friendly Sarahaoui hospitality
Negatives
- Mostly windy conditions
- Remote surf spots
- Chilly desert conditions
- 4WD rental necessary
- Lack of variety of hotels
Pais Vasco
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Positives
- Magical Mundaka!
- Heavy tubing waves
- Easy access
- Fabulous scenery
Negatives
- Crowded Hotspots
- Few summer spots
- Windy and Rainy
- Large tidal range
Northern Baja
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Positives
- Quality right pointbreaks
- Consistent winter swells
- Year-round destination
- Cheap tacos, Mexican beer & tequila
Negatives
- Lack of lefthanders
- Surprisingly cold water
- USA style crowds
- Lots of potential dangers
Martinique
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Positives
- Good righthand reef set-ups
- Consistent Tartane spots
- Low tidal influence
- Safe tourist haven
Negatives
- Seasonal north swells
- Onshore trade winds
- Sharp shallow reefs
- Some crowded spots
Terceira
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Positives
- 360º swell window
- Epic Santa Catarina
- Empty big wave spots
- Beautiful landscapes
Negatives
- Short-lived, disorganised swells
- E-facing spots need big swells
- Rapidly changing conditions
- Heavy waves, rocks and boulders
- Relatively expensive
Gower Peninsula
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Positives
- Diversity of reefs and beaches
- Wind flexibility
- Many easy waves
- Scenic and culturally rich area
Negatives
- Cold water and air
- Tight swell window
- Many inconsistent spots
- Windy and crowded
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