Top 8 places to surf around the world.
Whether you are a beginner or have been on the water your whole life there is no better way to enjoy a vacation than to catch a wave. All around the world, there are places to surf that maybe you have never even considered.
Sit back and relax, when it comes to surf and sand we've got you covered! Here are the Top 8 places that made it on our list for the best places to surf.
Oahu
Aloha surfers! Did you know, surfing is believed to have originated long ago in ancient Polynesia. It use to be a sport that was reserved for only Hawaiian Royalty and became very popular in Hawaii. Which is how it got the name the "sport of kings".
Hawaii is home to some of the best beach views in the world. So no surprise that it landed a place here in the best surf spots.
The Gathering Place is your go-to in Oahu, now go catch some air. Also check out, Best places to surf in Hawaii.
Bali
Known as the "island of gods" is arguably one of the best surf destinations in the world. Bali is located off in the Indonesian.
Surfing Bali is ideal if your still a beginner and plus lessons are always available.
Tropical vibes, rich natural beauty, and suitable for any budget. What more could you need? Get packing and plan your trip!
Tahiti
Tahiti is known for having the world’s heaviest wave. The best time to surf is from May to August during the dry season.
Its shallow coral reef is responsible for the gnarly waves, perfect for getting barreled! So plan your trip. There are tons of accommodations close enough to catch a wave every day.
Surfing is Teahupoo is a must. Plus Tahiti is one of the only places in the world where every wave ends with a barrel! If you need more options to surf in Tahiti, check out Tahiti Tourism.
Costa Rica
Your Costa Rican getaway isn't complete without a good surf. It is a popular destination for its consistent, year-round surf. (Plus it's where they filmed The Endless Summer.)
Here lies one of the best beach towns for Surfing. Check out Playa Grande for the best waves. So whether its a Surf Camp or hotel you're bound to have a good time!
Nicaragua
Nicaragua has over 300 Days a year of offshore winds. Perfect for catching waves year-round! With ridable waves almost every day you can see Nicaragua made it n the list.
Nicaragua has some of the best quality waves in all of Central America, mainly due to the long sweeping beaches and rivers.Head to Surfing Playground, this spot is one of the most fun and rippable waves in Nicaragua.
California
Welcome to Surf City! From huge waves of Northern California to San Diego's balmy shores, the Golden State's coastline offers endless waves perfect for every type of surfer.
The surfing capital of the US has tons of spots to choose from! Go to spots include: Huntington Beach to San Clemente there are tons of options for surfing in Cali.
Portugal
Portugal is one of the biggest surf scenes in Europe. Catch the largest waves you've ever seen in Nazaré. You can experience a surf like never before but caution this is for experienced surfers only!
Home to multiple surf schools, a world tour event, dozens of quality waves you can see why it made it on the list for one of the best places to surf.
South Africa
South Africa host's the annual Billabong Pro ASP World Tour Surfing Competition. This stretch of coastline is ripe with all kinds of waves.
The consistency and quality makes this the best place to surf. It's a place you definitely don't want to miss out on. Grab your board shorts and plan your trip to Africa for some great surf.