9 Best surfing spots around the world

1) Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

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2) Supertubes, Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa

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3) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

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4) Hossegor, France

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5) Tavarua, Fiji

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6) Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia

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7) Santa Cruz, California, USA

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8) Bundoran, Ireland

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9) Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica

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