Surf Spots

Queen of the coast. Three distinct sections — Cove is mellow for beginners, Indicator is a world-class right for advanced surfers. Best on solid west/northwest swells with light offshore winds.

Fun, mellow wave good for beginners and intermediates. The reef section (Tarpits) offers more shape. Protected from bigger swells.

Quality right point break that needs solid swell to work. Less crowded than Rincon. Access via Padaro Lane.

Mellow right point break in front of the Rosewood Miramar Beach. Peels across a boulder and sand bottom for up to 100 meters. Great longboard wave. Between Hammonds and Fernald Point.

Heavy reef break that comes alive on solid west swells. Powerful wave with shallow sections. Not for beginners.

Point break south of Montecito. Works on W swell with offshore winds. Can produce long rides on the right day.

Santa Barbara's most powerful wave. Breaks over a sand bar at the harbor entrance on big swells. Barrel-heavy, expert only. Needs 6ft+ to break properly.

Santa Barbara's friendliest wave. Mellow beach break perfect for beginners and longboarders. The point section offers a bit more shape.

Mellow beach break accessed via a long staircase. Less crowded than Leadbetter. Good for beginners when small.

Fun beach break at Hendry's Beach. Good for beginners and intermediates. Dog-friendly beach so expect company.

Private beach community with a few peaks that work on west swells. Less consistent but uncrowded when it breaks.

UCSB's famous right point. Needs big west swell to really turn on. When it works, one of the best rights in SB. Often crowded with students.

Just west of Campus Point. Breaks more consistently on smaller swells. Popular with UCSB surfers.

Mellow beach break near Coal Oil Point Reserve. Good for beginners and fun on smaller days. Easy access from IV.

Very mellow, protected beach break. Great for absolute beginners and first-timers. Rarely gets big.

Various beach break peaks along the IV cliffs. Accessible from multiple stairways. Fun on small days.

Powerful right point break that needs big west swell with shorter period. One of the best waves on the Gaviota coast when it turns on.

Quality point break in a beautiful state park setting. Works on solid W swells. Great camping and surf combo.

Beach break at the state park. Consistent on west and northwest swells. Remote setting, less crowded.

Legendary private ranch with world-class right point breaks. Multiple named breaks including Rights and Lefts, Razors, and Drakes. Pristine, uncrowded perfection when solid W/NW swell hits. Access restricted to ranch members and coastal trail.

Remote, powerful beach with year-round surf. Southwest-facing so it catches every swell. Can be heavy and punishing. Wind is often a factor. Worth the drive.

Just south of Rincon. Catches similar swell but breaks with less intensity. Good intermediate wave.

Reef break near the oil piers. Can be very good on the right swell. Watch out for the pier structures.

Consistent reef break along the 101. Works on moderate west swells. Named after Stanley's Restaurant.

Mellow beach break at the county park campground. Good for beginners when small.

Beach break along the Faria Beach community. Accessible and mellow. Good for longboarding.

Quality right point break that needs solid swell. Long rides possible when it's on. One of the better waves between Rincon and Ventura.

The ultimate beginner wave. Gentle, forgiving right point break that works on almost any swell. Perfect for learning.

Reef/point break that works on both summer south swells and winter west swells. Versatile spot.

Beach break with several named sections. Mushpots and J-Bowls are the main peaks. Consistent on west swells.

Expert-only big wave spot. Only breaks on major winter swells 8ft+. Heavy and consequential. Outer reef break.

Ventura's main wave. Long right point break with 4 named sections catering to all levels. Pipe and Stables are the most consistent. Can get crowded.

Beach break peaks on both sides of the pier. Good for beginners and fun on smaller days.

Jetty break at the harbor entrance. Works well on south swells making it a good summer option. Punchy, hollow waves.

Protected beach break inside the harbor area. Very mellow, great for absolute beginners.

Long stretch of beach break. Various peaks that shift with sand. Good for beginners when small, can have power on bigger days.

Multiple peaks along Silver Strand beach. The Bowl section is the most powerful and best for advanced surfers. Jetty section is more protected.

Consistent beach break that picks up most swells. Good all-around spot for beginners and intermediates.

On the Ventura/LA county border. Consistent point/reef break that works year-round. Popular and often crowded due to proximity to LA. Good shape on west and south swells.

Consistent beach break next to the pier. Picks up south swells well. Good for beginners on smaller days.

Powerful beach break that can hold size. Multiple shifting peaks. Rip currents common. OB pier area is most popular.

Series of reef breaks along the cliffs. Numerous named peaks including Abs, Subs, and Newbreak. Rocky entry. Powerful waves on solid swells.

Long stretch of beach break with various peaks. Beginner-friendly on smaller days. The jetty at the south end provides more shape.

Quality jetty break at the south end of Mission Beach. The jetty creates defined, wedging peaks. More power than the open beach breaks nearby.

Popular beach break near Crystal Pier. Fun peaks on both sides of the pier. Good for all levels on smaller days.

Defined right reef break at the north end of Pacific Beach. More shape than the beach breaks. Kelp-lined. Popular with local shortboarders.

Mellow longboard-friendly wave. Designated surfing-only beach. Reef and sand bottom create gentle peeling waves. Classic San Diego chill vibe.

Iconic La Jolla reef break. Powerful A-frame peak that produces both lefts and rights. Localized and competitive lineup. Historic surf shack on the beach.

Reef break just north of Windansea. Named for the large rock on the beach. Powerful waves on solid NW swells.

Heavy reef break named for the Scripps hospital nearby. Shallow reef, powerful waves. Not for the faint of heart.

San Diego's premier heavy beach break. Powerful, hollow waves at the base of 300ft cliffs. Challenging access via steep trail. Clothing-optional beach.

Fun beach break near the Scripps Institution pier. Good for beginners on smaller days. No surfing within 100ft of the pier.

One of San Diego's best beginner beaches. Wide, sandy beach with gentle waves. Popular with surf schools and families. Marine preserve nearby.

Reef break between Windansea and Tourmaline. Multiple defined peaks over rocky reef. Named for the offshore rock covered in bird guano.

Beach break below the scenic Torrey Pines cliffs. Powerful waves on NW swells. Less crowded due to limited parking. Nude beach adjacent to Black's.

Mellow reef break good for longboarding. Forgiving wave that crumbles rather than dumps. Popular with all levels. Easy parking off Hwy 101.

Just south of Cardiff Reef. More powerful and hollow than its neighbor. Named for the drainage pipes on the beach.

World-class right reef break below the Self-Realization Fellowship gardens. Long, lined-up walls on solid swells. One of San Diego's best waves. Very crowded.

Quality reef break in downtown Encinitas. Fast, hollow lefts and rights. Access via D Street staircase to the beach.

Accessible beach break in Leucadia. Fun on small days, multiple shifting peaks. Steep staircase access from Neptune Ave.

Mellow beach break along the Carlsbad seawall. Good for beginners and longboarders. Multiple peaks along the long stretch.

Fun, consistent beach break in Carlsbad. Named for Tamarack Avenue. Good for all levels on smaller swells.

Consistent beach break flanking the long Oceanside Pier. North side tends to be bigger. South side more protected. Good year-round option.

Quality jetty break at the harbor entrance. Works best on summer south swells. Hollow, fast waves along the jetty wall.

Reef break south of Carlsbad. More power than nearby beach breaks. Works best on solid NW swells at mid tide.

Well-defined reef peak in Solana Beach. Produces hollow, fast waves. Can barrel on bigger swells. Popular with shortboarders.

Consistent beach break in Del Mar. Fun, mellow waves on smaller days. Good for learning. Near the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Reef break north of Swami's below Leucadia Blvd. Hollow, fast waves. Named for the navigational beacons offshore. Rocky entry. Strong local crew.

Named for the flat rock formations. Quality reef break in Leucadia. Hollow sections on solid swells. Access via cliff trails.

Reef break in Solana Beach named for the old landfill nearby. Quality peaks on solid swells. Less known to visitors. Good reef structure.

Named for the flat reef shelf. Produces hollow, fast waves at lower tides. Consistent in winter months. Rocky entry from the beach.

Popular beach and campground in Cardiff. Fun, mellow waves for beginners. Bluff-top camping with ocean views. Access via staircase from the campground.

Reef break between Swami's and D Street. Named for the barn-like building on the cliff. Hollow, fast waves. Popular with the local crew.

Classic California longboard wave. Gentle, peeling right with a sandy bottom. One of the best beginner-friendly point breaks in the state.

World-class high-performance wave. Cobblestone bottom produces perfect walls for turns. Hosts WSL CT events. Extremely crowded. Mile walk from parking.

Just north of Lowers with a similar quality wave. Slightly less crowded than Lowers. Produces long, workable rights.

Left-breaking point south of Lowers. Less crowded alternative to the main peaks. Quality lefts on solid south swells.

Premier Dana Point wave. Long right point with multiple sections. Works on both south and west swells. Below the Ritz-Carlton.

Very mellow, protected wave inside Dana Point Harbor. Perfect for absolute beginners and kids. Rarely gets overhead.

South Laguna beach break accessed via a long staircase. Powerful peaks that can barrel. Rocky outcroppings add variety.

Quality right point break in San Clemente. Cobblestone bottom similar to Trestles. Long, workable walls. Access from T-Street area.

San Clemente's most popular beach. Fun beach break good for all levels. Named for the T-shaped intersection at the top of the trail.

Classic Southern California pier break. Fun peaks on both sides. San Clemente's most accessible wave. Good for all levels on smaller days.

The furthest north break in the Trestles system. Right-breaking cobblestone wave. Less crowded than Lowers. Quality walls on south swells.

A-frame peak between Lowers and Uppers. Less crowded than its famous neighbors. Produces both lefts and rights over cobblestones.

Beach break below the bluffs at Strand Beach. Mellow waves good for beginners. Beautiful stretch of beach. Access via staircase from the bluffs.

Quality right point break below the Nixon estate. Long, workable walls. Named for the cotton fields that once grew here. Less accessible than nearby beaches.

Small but fun beach break in the heart of Laguna Beach. Good for beginners on smaller south swells. Limited parking.

Quality reef break in Laguna Beach. Hollow, fast waves over a rocky bottom. One of the more powerful spots in Laguna. South swell magnet.

Hidden reef break in south Laguna. Access via a gated staircase. Hollow waves over a rocky bottom. Local favorite. Beautiful cove setting.

Infamous mutant shore break wave. Swells refract off the jetty creating a wedging peak. Extremely dangerous. Bodyboarding and bodysurfing mecca.

One of Newport's most consistent peaks. Powerful beach break that can produce barrels. Popular with shortboarders.

Beach break peaks on both sides of the pier. Consistent and accessible. Good for intermediate surfers.

Surf City USA. Consistent beach break that works on nearly any swell. Hosts the US Open of Surfing. South side is usually better.

Beach break south of the pier along the cliffs. More power and less crowds than the pier area. Multiple peaks.

Long, flat beach break north of Huntington. Consistent small waves good for beginners. Less crowded than HB pier area.

Mellow beach break in the quaint town of Seal Beach. Longboard-friendly with gentle peaks. Good for beginners and families.

Jetty break at the San Gabriel River mouth. Wedging waves off the jetty. More power than the open beach. South swell magnet.

The most famous wave in California. Perfect peeling right point. Birthplace of modern surfing culture. Extremely crowded but magical on the right day.

Second section of the Malibu point. Needs more swell to break. When it connects to First Point, rides can be 200+ yards.

Outermost section of the Malibu lineup. Breaks on the biggest swells. When it connects all the way through, the ride is legendary.

Rocky right point break at the mouth of Topanga Canyon. Powerful wave that can barrel. More raw than Malibu. Local crew.

Beach break at the bottom of Sunset Blvd. Powerful peaks that can hollow out. Popular with westside LA surfers.

Wide, long beach with multiple peaks. One of Malibu's most accessible beaches. Fun for beginners and intermediates.

Quality right point at the northern edge of LA County. Works on both south and west swells. State campground above the beach.

Rocky reef break at the scenic Point Dume headland. Multiple peaks along the point. Less crowded than central Malibu. Beautiful views and wildlife.

Right point break between Malibu and Zuma. Less crowded than First Point. Works on similar south swells. Private beach access can be tricky.

Wide, sandy beach with mellow waves. Good for beginners and longboarders. Parking lot right on PCH.

Mellow waves near the Venice pier and breakwater. Good for beginners. The Venice Beach scene is part of the experience.

Long beach break near LAX. Mellow waves, often windy. Fire pits on the beach make for good post-surf hangouts.

South Bay's premier beach break. Powerful, hollow waves. Submarine canyon offshore funnels swell to create consistent, bigger-than-average surf.

Popular beach break on both sides of the pier. South side often better shaped. Good for all levels depending on swell size.

Consistent small wave beach break. Good for beginners. Active surf community. The Strand path runs along the beach.

Wave breaks along the Redondo Beach breakwall. Works best on south swells. Can produce hollow, fast rights along the wall.

Beach break between Dockweiler and El Porto. Consistent small waves. Good for beginners. Less crowded than Manhattan or Hermosa.

Rocky reef break along the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Multiple peaks along the cove. Beautiful setting with cliff backdrop.

Big wave reef break on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Breaks on major NW swells over shallow reef. Historically localized. Expert only.

Rocky reef break on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Named after a local surfer. Multiple peaks along the cliff base. Challenging rock entry.

Named because when it's breaking it indicates the swell is big. Quality reef break wave. Long paddle from the cliff base. Uncrowded due to access difficulty.

Consistent beach break in the classic Central Coast town. Fun peaks on both sides of the pier. Good for beginners to intermediates.

Powerful beach break in the shadow of Morro Rock. The north side near the jetty offers the most consistent waves. Can get hollow.

Charming small-town beach break. Mellow waves on smaller swells. The pier provides a reference point for the best peaks.

Scenic beach break near Cambria. More exposed to NW swell than spots further south. Rocky sections mixed with sand bottom.

Sheltered beach break near San Luis Obispo. Protected by the surrounding hills. Good for beginners. Warm, sunny microclimate compared to nearby beaches.

One of the few accessible breaks in Big Sur. Protected cove with a sandy beach. Powerful waves on bigger swells. Dramatic cliff setting.

Santa Cruz's flagship wave. Multiple sections including The Point, The Slot, and Middle Peak. World-class right point. Home of the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

Long right point break on the east side of Santa Cruz. Multiple takeoff zones along the point. Consistent and versatile. Heavy local crew.

Consistent reef break between Pleasure Point and The Hook. Multiple defined peaks. Rocky bottom. Good power on NW swells.

Well-defined right reef break. One of the most consistent spots on the east side. Kelp-lined lineup adds character.

Santa Cruz's premier beginner wave. Gentle peeling right in the sheltered bay below the boardwalk. Longboard paradise.

Less crowded beach break south of town. Multiple peaks along the long stretch of sand. Good for beginners on smaller days.

Northern Santa Cruz beach break. Also a famous windsurfing and kitesurfing spot. Powerful waves when the swell is pumping.

Reef break at the western end of Santa Cruz. Near the famous natural bridge rock formation. Rocky entry. Consistent on NW swells. Less crowded than Steamer Lane.

Remote beach break north of Santa Cruz. Four miles from Highway 1 (or so the name suggests). Powerful NW swell. Less crowded. Beautiful bluff setting.

Mellow beach break in the charming village of Capitola. Jetty provides shape on south swells. Good for beginners. Colorful Venetian-style village on the cliffs.

Shallow reef break near The Hook in Santa Cruz. Named for the sharp reef. Fast, hollow waves. Local-dominated lineup. Rocky bottom demands caution.

Right point break north of Santa Cruz. Consistent on NW swells. Less crowded than the main Santa Cruz spots. Beautiful agricultural coast setting.

Jetty break at the Santa Cruz Harbor entrance. Defined peaks along the east jetty. Can produce quality barrels on the right conditions. Consistent on winter swells.

NorCal's most popular beginner beach break. Consistent waves in a scenic cove south of San Francisco. Cold water, bring a good wetsuit.

Beach break just north of Linda Mar. Similar conditions but often less crowded. Fun peaks on smaller swells. Good for beginners learning NorCal surfing.

San Francisco's main beach break. Powerful, heavy waves with strong currents. One of the most challenging beach breaks in California. Cold, raw, and intense.

Iconic wave breaking directly under the Golden Gate Bridge. Left-breaking wave off the seawall. Photogenic, powerful, and cold. One of the most scenic surf spots in the world.

Mellow beach break in the famously reclusive town of Bolinas. Locals remove the road signs. Sheltered from wind, good for beginners in Marin.

Wide, sandy beach break in Marin County. Fun waves for all levels on smaller days. Great whites frequent the area so be aware.

World-famous big wave spot. Breaks up to 60ft on massive NW swells. Half-mile paddle out. Extremely dangerous — rocks, currents, and great white sharks. Invite-only contest.

Exposed beach break on the San Mateo coast. Powerful waves, cold water. Less crowded alternative to Pacifica. Beautiful cliff setting.

Jetty break at Pillar Point Harbor, close to Mavericks. More manageable than the big wave spot. Quality peaks along the jetty. Cold water, consistent swell.

Remote beach break at the mouth of the Russian River. Powerful, cold, sharky water. Beautiful Sonoma Coast setting. Not for the faint of heart.

Quality beach break on the Sonoma Coast. Sand bars shift with the creek flow. Can produce excellent waves. Remote and beautiful.

Remote Mendocino coast beach break. Cold, rugged, and raw. Powerful NW swell lines up well here. Watch for rocks and strong currents.

Remote break on California's Lost Coast. Extremely isolated — long drive on winding roads. Powerful waves, cold water, no crowds. True adventure surfing.

The most famous wave on Earth. Perfectly hollow left-breaking barrel over shallow reef. Extremely powerful and dangerous. Winter months only.

The right-breaking side of Pipeline's peak. Equally hollow and dangerous as its famous left. One of the heaviest rights in the world.

Heavy right-breaking reef wave just east of Pipeline. Short, intense barrel sections. Shallow reef makes it dangerous. Fun on smaller days for advanced surfers.

The beach break in front of Pipeline. On smaller swells it offers fun, playful waves without the heavy reef danger. Good for getting a taste of the North Shore.

Fun, high-performance reef break between Pipeline and Sunset. Hollow rights with rippable walls. One of the more accessible North Shore waves.

Iconic big wave spot. Massive, shifting peaks over a complex reef. One of the most challenging waves in Hawaii. Tests every skill a surfer has.

Quality right reef break east of Sunset. Named after Dale Velzy. Fast, hollow waves. Less crowded than the main North Shore spots.

Fun, approachable North Shore wave in Haleiwa town. Long, workable rights on solid north swells. The harbor provides a defined channel for easy paddling.

Famous for sea turtles on the beach. Also a quality right-hand reef break. Long, workable walls that are fun at all sizes. Popular with locals.

One of the more beginner-friendly North Shore spots. Mellow, crumbly rights on smaller swells. Good for longboarding and learning.

Legendary big wave spot. Only breaks properly at 15ft+ Hawaiian scale. The original big wave proving ground. Famous shore break on smaller days.

Fun right reef break on the far east end of the North Shore. Less intimidating than Pipeline or Sunset. Quality walls and occasional barrels.

Heavy reef break between Rocky Point and Sunset. Named for the log cabins on the beach. Powerful waves with barrel sections. Not as well-known but still quality.

Left reef break west of Haleiwa. Named because it gets the leftover swell. Fun, playful wave. Less crowded than other North Shore spots.

The right side of the Pipeline peak. Equally dangerous and perfect. Slightly longer rides than the left. One of the world's most challenging barrels.

Resort reef break at the eastern end of the North Shore. Fun right that offers an accessible North Shore experience. Turtle Bay Resort fronts the break.

Powerful left reef break near Ala Moana Beach Park. Hollow, fast barrels over shallow reef. One of the best south shore waves. Challenging current.

Scenic reef break below Diamond Head crater. Multiple peaks along the coastline. Fun, rippable walls on south swells. Beautiful setting.

Protected reef break at Ala Moana Park. Mellow waves good for beginners. Large beach park with facilities. Locals paddle board and surf here daily.

Heavy shore break/reef break near Ala Moana. Point Panic section is bodyboarding only. Kewalos section allows surfing. Powerful, shallow reef.

Right-breaking section at Ala Moana. Fun, rippable walls on solid south swells. Less intense than Bowls. Multiple sections along the reef.

Dangerous, powerful shore break. Famous for bodyboarding and bodysurfing. Many spinal injuries occur here. Nicknamed "Break Neck Beach."

Powerful shore break at Makapuu Point. Bodyboarding mecca. Beautiful setting below the lighthouse trail. Strong currents.

Classic Waikiki longboard wave. Gentle, peeling rights over reef. Where Duke Kahanamoku popularized surfing. Perfect for beginners.

The mellowmost Waikiki break. Perfect for absolute beginners and first-timers. Gentle, forgiving waves over shallow reef. Canoe surf spot.

Another gentle Waikiki break between Queens and Canoes. Fun longboard wave. One of the best beginner spots in Hawaii.

Fun reef break on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki. Good for intermediate surfers. Multiple sections including lefts and rights. Less crowded than the main Waikiki breaks.

More powerful section of the Waikiki reef system. Hollow bowls section. Handles bigger south swells than the inner breaks. Good for intermediate to advanced.

World-class right point break. Perfect walls peel through a marine preserve. One of the best rights in the world when it's on. Formerly hosted WSL events.

Protected reef break near Lahaina town. Mellow waves good for beginners. Works on summer south swells. Beautiful sunset sessions.

Beautiful beach break near Kapalua. Powerful shore break on bigger swells. Protected marine area. Fun body surfing and board surfing spot.

Maui's premier surf spot. Multiple defined peaks over reef. Also world-famous for windsurfing. The Pavilions section is best for surfing.

One of the biggest and heaviest waves on the planet. Tow-in and paddle-in big wave spot. Massive open-ocean swells hit the reef. Invitation-only WSL event.

Protected reef break near Kahului Airport. Good for beginners and windsurfers. Consistent small waves. Easy access from central Maui.

Popular beginner spot in Kihei. Protected cove with mellow reef break. Surf schools operate here daily. Easy access from the park.

Kona Coast's best-known surf spot. Quality right reef break. Named for the banyan trees on shore. Works on NW swells wrapping around the island.

Versatile reef break with something for everyone. Multiple peaks. The inside section is good for beginners. Outer reef for advanced surfers.

Quality right reef break on the Kona Coast. Named for the Lyman family. Works on NW wrapping swell. Fun, workable walls.

Hilo's best wave. River mouth point break producing quality rights. Consistent swell from NE trades. Brown water after rain. Watch for rocks.

Stunning crescent-shaped bay with multiple surf breaks. The Bowl, Pinetrees, and Middles offer something for all levels. Dramatic mountain backdrop.

Remote, powerful beach break on Kauai's western shore. Long drive on dirt road. Massive beach with heavy waves. Strong currents. Truly remote and wild.

Legendary long left point break. Rides of 300+ yards are possible. One of the longest waves in Hawaii. Works on south swells. The name Infinities says it all.

Best wave on the East Coast of Florida. First Peak produces hollow, fast rights off the jetty. Monster Hole is the deeper water peak. Crowded when good.

Florida's most famous surf spot. Home of Ron Jon and Kelly Slater country. Consistent beach break that works on most east swells.

Consistent Space Coast beach break south of Cocoa Beach. Multiple peaks along the wide beach. Good for beginners. Popular with the Melbourne FL surf crowd.

Consistent Space Coast beach break. Multiple peaks along the shore. Close to Kennedy Space Center. Good for beginners. Active local surf scene.

One of the most consistent spots in Florida. The jetty creates fun, defined peaks. Also known as the shark bite capital of the world.

Quality jetty break at the Ponce de Leon Inlet. Similar to New Smyrna Inlet. Defined peaks off the jetty rocks. Consistent and well-shaped.

Consistent beach break on Florida's central Atlantic coast. Coquina rock formations add variety. Good for beginners. Less crowded than New Smyrna.

North Florida beach break that picks up more swell than points further south. The pier provides reference for the best peaks.

Beach break in America's oldest city. Multiple peaks along the wide beach. Consistent small waves. Growing surf scene in historic St. Augustine.

South Florida's best wave. Shallow reef produces hollow, powerful barrels. Only breaks on significant swells. Urchin-covered reef. Dangerous on low tide.

Premier Outer Banks spot. Hurricane swells produce epic conditions. The cape juts into the Atlantic catching every swell. Fall is prime season.

Consistent Outer Banks beach break. Fun peaks around the pier. Less crowded than southern OBX spots. Good hurricane swell magnet.

Popular northern OBX beach break. Multiple peaks along the wide beach. Near the Wright Brothers memorial. Good for beginners on smaller days.

Classic Outer Banks beach break near Jockey's Ridge. Consistent on NE and E swells. Good for beginners. Historic pier and boardwalk area.

Beach break near the lighthouse. The cape juts furthest into the Atlantic here. Catches every swell direction. Powerful waves during hurricanes.

Charleston's go-to surf spot. Consistent beach break near the pier. Best during hurricane season. Fun, mellow waves for all levels.

Barrier island beach break northeast of Charleston. Mellow waves on most swells. Good for beginners. Best during tropical swells.

Classic Jersey Shore beach break. 18-mile barrier island with peaks all along. Best during fall hurricane swells. Active local surf community.

Quality jetty break. The north jetty creates defined, powerful peaks. One of the best waves on the Jersey Shore. Heavy local crew.

Consistent beach break with multiple jetty-assisted peaks. Good for all levels. Popular with the NJ surf community.

Northern tip of the Jersey Shore. Beach break in a national park setting. Picks up east and southeast swells well. Beautiful views of NYC skyline.

Beach break in the revived Jersey Shore town. Convention Hall backdrop. Good for beginners and intermediates. Active scene with cafes and music venues nearby.

Consistent Jersey Shore beach break. Multiple jetty-assisted peaks. Beautiful, well-maintained beach town. Good for intermediates on solid swells.

Family-friendly beach break in Ocean City. Jetties along the beach create defined peaks. Dry town with a nice boardwalk. Good for all levels.

Southernmost Jersey Shore surf spot. Beach break that picks up south swells better than northern NJ beaches. Victorian architecture in town.

NYC's main surf beach. Multiple jetty-assisted peaks along the Rockaway Peninsula. Subway-accessible. Active local scene. Best during fall hurricane swells.

Long Island's best wave. Rocky reef break at the tip of Montauk. Quality waves year-round, best in fall. Strong local community. Cold water in winter.

Consistent beach break on Long Island's south shore. Easy train access from NYC. Good for beginners. Active competitive scene.

Mellow beach break in Montauk. Good alternative to the more powerful Ditch Plains. Fun waves for beginners. Named for the sea turtles sometimes spotted in summer.

Barrier island beach break off Long Island. Ferry access from Bay Shore. Multiple peaks. Less crowded than western Long Island. Hurricane swells produce best conditions.

Rhode Island's classic beach break. Southern-facing exposure picks up east, south, and hurricane swells. Beautiful New England coastal town setting.

New England's most famous point break. Quality right-handers off the boulders at Beavertail. Needs solid swell to work. Cold water, fierce currents.

Quality reef break at Point Judith. Multiple peaks along the rocky coast. Picks up south and east swells well. Cold water, consistent New England surf.

New Hampshire's main surf spot. Short stretch of coastline that catches swells well. Popular with New England surfers. Very cold water in winter.

Cape Cod's best wave. East-facing beach picks up NE and E swells. Part of Cape Cod National Seashore. Great white sharks present — surf with caution.

Defined right point break in a scenic cove. Cold water, powerful NW swells. One of Oregon's more consistent spots. Kelp-lined lineup.

Beautiful beach break in a cove within Oswald West State Park. Short hike through old-growth forest to reach the beach. Fun, sheltered waves. Oregon's most popular surf spot.

Beach break within Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach. Scenic setting with Tillamook Rock Lighthouse visible. Powerful waves on bigger swells.

Beach break near the iconic Haystack Rock. Powerful NW swell. Cold water. One of Oregon's most scenic surf spots. Rocky sections add variety to the peaks.

Powerful beach break next to Cape Kiwanda. The dory fleet launches from the beach. Heavy, punishing shore break. Beautiful sandstone cape backdrop.

Sheltered beach break in a scenic cove. One of Oregon's better beginner spots. Protected from the worst of the NW wind and swell.

Oregon's premier big wave spot. Breaks half-mile offshore at Lincoln City. Massive, cold-water big wave surfing. Tow-in and paddle-in on the biggest days.

Beach break near Newport, Oregon. Consistent, exposed to NW swell. Beautiful agate-strewn beach. Cold, powerful Pacific waves.

Jetty break at the Siuslaw River mouth. Defined peaks off the north jetty. Consistent, powerful waves. Cold water. Near the Oregon Dunes recreation area.

Washington state's surf hub. Jetty break and beach break offer different options. Cold, raw, and powerful. The Half Moon Bay jetty is the main draw.

Remote beach break on the Quileute reservation. Dramatic sea stacks and old-growth forest. Powerful NW swells. Cold water, beautiful wilderness setting.

World-class big wave spot off the coast of Ensenada. Boat access only. Massive open-ocean swells hit the offshore island reef. One of the heaviest big waves in the world.

Classic Baja right point break near Ensenada. Long, peeling walls. Consistent swell window similar to San Diego. Popular weekend destination for SD surfers.

Named for the kilometer marker on the free road south of Tijuana. Quality reef break. Easy access from San Diego. Multiple peaks over rocky reef.

Mellow right point break south of Rosarito. Good for beginners and longboarders. Beachfront restaurant scene adds to the vibe.

Known as the Mexican Pipeline. One of the heaviest beach breaks in the world. Massive, hollow barrels. Extremely powerful and dangerous. Summer south swells are the most consistent.

Fun right point break at the west end of Puerto Escondido. Less intense than Zicatela. Good for intermediate surfers wanting to experience the area.

Sheltered cove beach in Puerto Escondido. Much mellower than Zicatela. Good for beginners. Access via stairs from the cliff top. Beautiful turquoise water.

World-class right point break east of Huatulco. Long, barreling rights. Remote village setting. Growing surf tourism. Consistent summer south swells.

Collection of right point breaks near the port town of Salina Cruz. Consistent south swell. Multiple breaks nearby. Growing boat-trip scene.

Powerful beach break in a bohemian Oaxacan beach town. Strong rip currents. Nude beach. Works on summer south swells. Laid-back backpacker atmosphere.

Charming beach town with a fun right point break. Great for beginners and longboarders. Bustling surf culture and vibrant town. North of Puerto Vallarta.

Quality right point break at the tip of Punta Mita peninsula. Multiple breaks in the area. Near luxury resorts. Consistent swell window. Warm water.

One of Mexico's heaviest waves. Massive, thick-lipped beach break barrels. Expert only. Very shallow sand bottom. Remote location on the Colima coast.

One of the longest right point breaks in the world. Up to six point break sections that can connect. Remote Baja location. Worth the long dirt-road drive.

Remote right point in Baja. Consistent NW swell. Small fishing village feel. Long, perfectly peeling rights. The definition of Baja adventure surfing.

Beach breaks near the artsy town of Todos Santos. Multiple peaks along the Pacific-facing coast. Strong currents. Beautiful desert-meets-ocean setting.

Remote beach break inside Santa Rosa National Park. Boat access from Playas del Coco. Made famous by Endless Summer II. Consistent and powerful.

Quality beach break near Tamarindo. Multiple peaks including Little Hawaii, a hollow barreling section. Fun and consistent.

Powerful beach break near Tamarindo. Home to Leatherback sea turtle nesting. National wildlife refuge. Consistent, powerful waves.

Costa Rica's most popular surf town. Mellow beach break perfect for beginners. Many surf schools. Bustling town with restaurants and nightlife.

Quality reef break near Tamarindo. Rights and lefts over a rocky bottom. Consistent swell. One of Costa Rica's best intermediate waves. Movie set for Endless Summer II.

Mellow beach break south of Tamarindo. River mouth creates sandbar peaks. Good for beginners. Quieter than Tamarindo. Beautiful sunset spot.

Perfect learning wave and longboard paradise. Consistent, mellow beach break. Nosara's main surf area. Yoga and surf lifestyle hub.

Powerful, heavy beach break south of Jacó. Hosts international surf contests. Barrel-heavy with strong rips. One of Costa Rica's most intense waves.

Popular beach town with consistent beach break. Good for beginners and intermediate surfers. Many surf schools. Active nightlife and surf tourism hub.

One of the longest lefts in the world. Rides of over a kilometer on the best swells. Remote southern Costa Rica. Jungle-lined point. Worth the journey.

Fun beach break in the laid-back town of Dominical. Consistent waves year-round. Multiple peaks along the beach. Popular with the surf-travel crowd.

Exposed left point break on the Osa Peninsula. Powerful and consistent. Remote jungle setting near Corcovado National Park. Adventure surf at its finest.

Costa Rica's heaviest wave. Powerful right breaking over sharp coral reef in Puerto Viejo. Caribbean side so it works on east swells. Extremely dangerous reef.

Fun beach break on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast near Puerto Viejo. Good for beginners when Salsa Brava is too heavy. Warm water, relaxed Caribbean vibe.

Nicaragua's best wave. Powerful reef break producing hollow rights. Consistent south swell exposure. Growing surf tourism scene but still relatively uncrowded.

Beautiful cove with a defined right point break. Near Popoyo. Less crowded. Small fishing village atmosphere. Growing surf tourism scene.

Consistent beach break near Popoyo. Multiple peaks along the stretch. Less crowded than the reef. Good for intermediate surfers. Warm water, offshore trades.

Popular beach break near San Juan del Sur. Good for beginners on smaller days. Beautiful crescent bay. Growing surf town vibe.

Powerful beach break on Nicaragua's northern Pacific coast. Barrel-heavy waves. Remote location accessible by boat. Pristine, uncrowded lineup.

Panama's best surf spot. Quality right point break in a remote fishing village. Consistent south swells. Gateway to Coiba National Park. Laid-back vibe.

El Salvador's surf capital. Rocky right point break. Active nightlife and surf culture. Consistent swell. Named for the pig-shaped rock on the beach.

El Salvador's world-class right point. Long, high-performance walls. One of the best waves in Central America. Hosts ISA World Surfing Games.

Collection of right point breaks along the coast at La Libertad. Consistent south swell exposure. Multiple sections for different abilities.

Mellow right point in a growing beach town. Good for beginners. Known as Bitcoin Beach. Laid-back alternative to the busier El Tunco.

Quality right point break west of El Tunco. Long, workable walls. Consistent south swells. One of El Salvador's most photogenic spots.

Named for the kilometer marker. Powerful beach break east of La Libertad. Multiple peaks. Less crowded than the main spots around El Tunco.

The longest left-hand point break in the world. Rides over 2 kilometers. Four connected sections. Remote northern Peru. Best from April to October on south swells.

Historic fishing village with ancient reed boat (caballito) tradition. Mellow left point. Birthplace of surfing in Peru. Good for beginners on smaller swells.

Long left point break near Chicama. Not as long but very consistent. Works on similar swells. Less crowded. Growing surf tourism in the area.

The main takeoff section of the world's longest left. Where most surfers start their ride at Chicama. Powerful takeoff zone leading into the long wall sections.

Reef break section at the south end of Huanchaco. More challenging than the point. Fun lefts over a rocky reef. Good for intermediate surfers seeking more power.

The outermost section of the Chicama point break. Needs the biggest swells to break. When it connects to the lower sections, the full ride is over 2km.

Remote left point break in northern Peru. Former oil town turned surf destination. Consistent long lefts. Growing surf community.

Popular tourist town in northern Peru with a fun left point break. Warm water. Good for beginners and longboarders. Vibrant nightlife and beach scene.

Quality left point at the south end of Máncora. More power than the main beach. Works on bigger swells. Rocky entry. Good for intermediate surfers seeking a challenge.

Chile's most famous wave. Powerful left point break. Big wave spot that holds massive swells. WSL Big Wave Tour venue. Cold water, dramatic cliff setting.

Mellow right point in the heart of Pichilemu. Good for beginners and longboarders. The town is Chile's surf capital with a vibrant scene.

Heavy left reef break near Pichilemu. More challenging than the town breaks. Powerful Southern Ocean swell. Cold water. Name means "Little Hell."

Popular beach break near Viña del Mar. Chile's most accessible and crowded surf spot. Fun waves for all levels. Active beach scene.

Florianópolis's premier surf beach. Powerful beach break that hosts competitions. Consistent south swells. Beautiful island setting in southern Brazil.

Fun beach break on Florianópolis island. Good for intermediates. Popular beach with restaurants and bars. Less powerful than Joaquina but more accessible.

Tropical surf destination in Bahia state. Multiple beach and reef breaks along the coast. Warm water, palm trees, and quality waves. Growing surf scene.

Beautiful crescent bay in southern Brazil. Mellow beach break good for intermediates. Whale watching in winter. Charming surf village atmosphere.

Powerful beach break in southern Brazil. Praia da Vila is the main peak. Hosts WSL events. Consistent south swell. Cool water by Brazilian standards.

Volcanic island archipelago 350km off Brazil's coast. Crystal clear water, reef breaks, and marine life. UNESCO World Heritage site. Limited visitors allowed.

Ecuador's surf capital. Fun right point break with a lively party town. Consistent swell year-round. Good for all levels depending on swell size.

Start of the famous Superbank. World-class right point that connects to Greenmount. One of the longest sand-bottom barrels on Earth. Hosts WSL CT events.

Legendary sand-bottom barrel. Part of the Superbank system. When the sand is right, produces world-class tubes. Extremely crowded when on.

Classic right point break over a boulder bottom. Hollow, powerful barrels on the right swell. Beautiful national park headland. Very crowded when good.

Southern end of the Superbank. Mellow, fun right point. Good for intermediates when the sand is right. Beautiful headland lookout above.

Beach break near the NSW/QLD border. Multiple peaks. Good for beginners on smaller swells. Kirra and Snapper are just a short walk away.

The entire Superbank system from Snapper through to Kirra. When connected, one of the longest barrel rides in the world. Sand-pumping creates the perfect sandbar.

Beach break near The Spit on the Gold Coast. Consistent, fun waves. Good for beginners and longboarders. Near the Surfers Paradise high-rises.

Five point break sections along Noosa National Park. First Point is good for longboarding. Granite Bay is the most powerful. Beautiful tropical headland.

Classic longboard wave at Australia's easternmost point. Mellow, peeling right. Beautiful setting. Byron Bay is Australia's surf lifestyle capital.

World-class right point break. Long, barreling waves on solid swells. Rocky entry. One of the best waves in New South Wales. Can hold serious size.

Classic NSW right point break in the Yamba area. National surfing reserve. Long, workable walls. One of Australia's original surf spots. Beautiful headland.

Quality reef break in Ballina. Multiple peaks around the rock platform. Consistent east and SE swells. Near the mouth of the Richmond River.

Quality right point break on the Tweed Coast. Less crowded than the Gold Coast spots just to the north. Consistent and well-shaped. Growing surf community.

Sydney's premier right point break. Consistent, rippable walls. Hosts WSL CT events. Very competitive lineup with top-level surfers.

Sydney's most iconic surf beach. Accessible by ferry from Circular Quay. Fun beach break for all levels. Australia's birthplace of surfing.

Sydney Northern Beaches spot. Beach break with a defined point section. Consistent and powerful on bigger swells. Active local boardriders club.

Powerful Sydney beach break. Known for its heavy shore break. South Curly is the most consistent section. Strong local community. Can be challenging on bigger days.

Historic Sydney beach where Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku gave surfing demonstrations in 1915. Fun, consistent beach break. Memorial to Duke on the headland.

Northern end of Manly Beach. More powerful than the main beach. Queenscliff Bombora breaks further out on bigger swells. Active local boardriders.

Scenic cove beach break on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Powerful waves funneled into the cove. Less crowded than other Sydney spots. Beautiful sandstone headlands.

Australia's most famous beach. Fun beach break for beginners on smaller swells. Iconic crescent-shaped bay. Heavy crowds but unmissable Sydney experience.

Southern Sydney beach break. The Point section offers a defined right. Beach breaks along Cronulla Mall. Accessible by train. Consistent waves.

Powerful beach break in southern Sydney. Known as the Bra Boys home turf. Heavy, punchy waves. One of Sydney's most consistent spots.

Australia's most famous competitive surf spot. Home of the Rip Curl Pro since 1973. Powerful right reef break on the Great Ocean Road. Cold water, big swells.

Consistent reef break near surf industry capital of Australia. Home of Rip Curl and Quiksilver headquarters. Cold water, powerful Southern Ocean swells.

Quality right reef break next to Bells Beach. Often considered better than Bells by locals. Fast, hollow sections. Part of the Bells/Winkipop headland complex.

Powerful reef break hosting WSL CT events. Consistent, heavy waves from the Indian Ocean. Shark-heavy waters. One of the most powerful regular-foot waves on tour.

Terrifying slab wave near Margaret River Main Break. Thick, heavy, square barrels over shallow reef. One of the heaviest slabs in Australia.

Fun left reef break near Margaret River town. More accessible than the main break. Good for intermediate surfers. Beautiful cliff-backed lineup.

Sheltered beach break near the Margaret River competition sites. More beginner-friendly than the reefs. Beautiful bush-backed beach. Good for learning in WA.

Quality reef break north of Margaret River. Consistent Indian Ocean swells. Beautiful limestone coast. Multiple breaks in the area. Popular with Perth weekend surfers.

Heavy left reef break near Margaret River. North of the main break. Powerful waves over a shallow reef shelf. One of WA's most intense reef breaks.

Multiple reef break peaks near the small town of Gracetown. North Point and South Point offer different options. Beautiful bush-lined coast. Popular with local surfers.

Powerful reef break on Rottnest Island off Perth. Ferry access from Fremantle. Known for quokkas on the island and quality waves. Sharky waters.

Perth's best-known surf spot. Reef break with defined peaks. Consistent Indian Ocean swells. Popular with the Perth surf community. Shark nets in place.

Perth's main beach. Consistent beach break good for beginners. Revitalized beach precinct with restaurants and bars. Good for all levels on smaller days.

Bali's most famous wave. Long left reef break with five sections: The Peak, Racetrack, Outside Corner, and more. Accessed through a cave. Stunning cliff-top temple setting.

Known as the Balinese Pipeline. Heavy, hollow left barrels over shallow reef. Only breaks properly on big swells. Extremely dangerous. Made famous by the annual Padang Padang Cup.

Long, fast left reef break between Padang Padang and Bingin. Named because it was once thought impossible to make the sections. Multiple connected sections on bigger swells.

Short but perfect left barrel. Hollow, shallow reef. Access via steep cliff staircase. Cliff-side warungs overlooking the lineup. Very crowded when small.

Accessible beach break on the Bukit. Good for beginners and intermediates. Sandy bottom unlike most Bukit spots. Can produce fun barrels when bigger.

Fun left reef break on the Bukit. Beautiful white sand beach below cliffs. Multiple sections with barrel opportunities. More mellow than Uluwatu.

The right-breaking side at Padang Padang. Less famous than the left but more accessible. Works on smaller swells. Fun, fast reef break. Cave access to the beach.

World-class right reef break on Bali's east coast. Night surfing under floodlights. Hosts WSL CT events at the Komune resort. Fast, hollow, high-performance wave.

Unique night surfing experience under floodlights at the Komune Resort. Same wave as daytime Keramas. Surreal experience surfing perfect waves after dark.

Popular reef break in the surf-lifestyle hub of Canggu. Left-breaking wave with hollow sections. Warungs lining the beach. Busy, vibrant surf scene.

Mellow reef break in the heart of Canggu. Good for longboarding and beginners. Named for the holed rock on the beach. Surf schools galore.

Beach break just north of Echo Beach. Less crowded but equally powerful. Black sand beach with hollow waves. Growing area with new restaurants and villas.

Popular beach break in the Canggu area. Good for beginners on smaller days. Trendy cafes and bars lining the beach road. Active expat surf community.

Mellow left point break in west Bali. Long, crumbly waves perfect for longboarding. Quiet area away from the south Bali crowds. Great for learning.

One of the best left-hand barrels in the world. Four sections: Kongs, Moneytrees, Launching Pad, Speedies. Jungle-backed reef in Alas Purwo National Park. Boat or overland access.

Emerging surf destination on Java's southern coast. Multiple beach breaks and river mouths. Less crowded than Bali. Authentic Javanese culture.

One of the longest and most perfect barrels in the world. Shallow, sharp reef. Long wait for the right swell and tide combination. When it's on, it's otherworldly.

Powerful A-frame peak producing both lefts and rights. The right is longer and more hollow. Consistent and less crowded than Bali. Remote Sumbawa location.

Fun left reef break near Lakey Peak on Sumbawa. More forgiving than its neighbor. Good for intermediate surfers exploring eastern Indonesia.

World-class right reef break in the Mentawai Islands. Perfect, hollow barrels. Boat trip or resort access. One of the most photogenic waves in the world.

Fun, perfect left barrels in the Mentawai Islands. More user-friendly than some Mentawai spots. Consistent and high-quality. Resort and charter boat access.

Heavy left slab in the Mentawai Islands. Named for the scars surfers receive from the shallow reef. Thick, powerful barrels. Not for the faint of heart.

Also known as HT's. Perfect right reef break. Multiple barrel sections. One of the Mentawais' most photogenic waves. Boat charter or resort access.

Fun, approachable A-frame in the Mentawais. Lefts and rights. More user-friendly than the heavy slabs. Great for intermediate surfers on a Mentawai charter.

Fun left reef break in the HT's area of the Mentawais. More mellow than its neighbors. Good for intermediate surfers on charter trips. Consistent and reliable.

Fun right reef break in the Mentawai chain. Long, workable walls. Good for a change from the predominant lefts. Charter boat and resort access.

The biggest wave ever surfed. Underwater canyon amplifies swells to massive proportions. Tow-in and paddle-in big wave venue. World records broken regularly here.

River mouth beach break near Figueira da Foz. Quality sand bars create hollow peaks. Less crowded than Peniche or Ericeira. Consistent winter waves.

The specific beach where the biggest waves are surfed at Nazaré. Canyon effect creates towering waves. World records set here. Viewing fort on the cliff above.

Known as the European Pipeline. Heavy, hollow beach break barrels. Hosts WSL CT events. Powerful, punchy waves on the Peniche peninsula.

Protected beach break on the south side of the Peniche peninsula. More sheltered than Supertubos. Good for intermediates. Nice town with excellent seafood.

Beach break at Baleal island near Peniche. Multiple peaks on both sides of the peninsula. Good for beginners. Many surf camps in the area.

The most sheltered beach in Peniche. Perfect for absolute beginners when the ocean side is too big. Many surf schools operate here. Gentle, consistent waves.

Rocky reef break south of the Peniche peninsula. Multiple peaks over a flat rock shelf. Good alternative when Supertubos is too big. Consistent and powerful.

Ericeira's best wave. Powerful right reef break. Part of the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve. Heavy, hollow, and intense. One of Europe's best right-handers.

Classic Ericeira right reef break. More user-friendly than Coxos. Consistent and well-shaped. Part of the World Surfing Reserve. Hosts QS events.

Consistent reef break in the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve. Multiple peaks. Good for intermediate surfers wanting to experience the reserve. Charming fishing town.

Powerful beach break near Cascais and Lisbon. Consistent but often windy. Beautiful setting in Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Popular with Lisbon surfers.

Lisbon's most popular beach break. Consistent, accessible waves. Easy train from central Lisbon. Good for beginners. Busy on weekends and after work.

Beach break at the southwestern tip of Europe. Sagres fortress overlooks the lineup. Powerful waves funneled into the cove. Dramatic setting.

Sheltered cove beach break in the western Algarve. Protected from the strongest swells. Good for beginners. Beautiful cliff-backed cove.

Right point break on the northern end of Arrifana cove. Works on bigger swells when the beach is maxed out. Rocky bottom. Beautiful cliff setting.

Long beach break south of Lisbon across the river. Multiple peaks along miles of sand. Good for beginners. Easy access from the capital via ferry and bus.

One of the best left-hand barrels in Europe. Breaks off the river mouth sandbar. Formerly hosted WSL events. Fickle — needs the right sandbar and swell combination.

Popular beach break near Bilbao. Multiple peaks along the beach and rocky sections. Great for all levels. Easy access from the city.

Basque Country big wave spot near Getxo. Massive left reef break. Hosts big wave competitions. Cold, powerful Atlantic. One of Europe's top big wave venues.

Longest beach in the Basque Country. Consistent beach break with multiple peaks. Hosts surf competitions. Fun town with great pintxos.

Consistent beach break near Santander. Long sandy beach with shifting peaks. Great for learning. Ferry from Santander makes for easy access.

Popular Cantabrian beach break accessible by ferry from Santander. Consistent waves. Good for beginners. Beautiful bay setting with views of Santander city.

France's heaviest beach break. Thick, hollow barrels that can rival Pipeline. Part of the Hossegor beach break system. Formerly hosted WSL CT events.

Quality beach break in the Hossegor system. Slightly more forgiving than La Gravière. Consistent and well-shaped. Classic French Atlantic surf.

Mellow beach break in Capbreton near Hossegor. More protected and beginner-friendly than La Gravière. Good for learning in southwest France.

Consistent Landes beach break. Multiple peaks along the long stretch. Less crowded than Hossegor. Good for intermediates. Beautiful pine forest backdrop.

Powerful Landes beach break between Hossegor and Soustons. Multiple named peaks. Part of the French beach break corridor. Consistent and hollow.

Mellow Landes beach break. Sheltered lake nearby for calm days. Good for beginners. Less intense than Hossegor. Pleasant seaside town atmosphere.

Consistent beach break on the French Atlantic coast. Hosts the Lacanau Pro longboard event. Sandy beach with shifting peaks. Good for all levels.

Powerful right reef break in the French Basque Country. Parlementia section holds big waves up to 20ft. Beautiful coastal village. Historic surf spot.

Popular beach break between Bayonne and Biarritz. Multiple peaks along the long sandy beach. Good for all levels. Consistent year-round surf.

Historic surf beach in the elegant resort town of Biarritz. Where European surfing began in the 1950s. Fun, accessible waves in a beautiful Art Deco setting.

Historic French surf beach below Biarritz cliffs. Where French surfing began. Only accessible at lower tides. Mellow, longboard-friendly waves.

England's most famous surf beach. Consistent beach break in Newquay. Hosts the Boardmasters festival and surf competitions. Fun waves for all levels.

Beautiful wide beach break near Newquay. Less crowded than Fistral. Good for beginners and intermediates. Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant overlooks the beach.

Cornwall's premier reef break. Heavy, hollow right breaking off the harbour wall. Needs big swell to work. When it's on, one of the best waves in the UK.

Family-friendly Cornwall beach break. Consistent small waves. Popular with families and beginners. Beautiful north Cornwall coast. Good surf schools.

Beach break at Cornwall's western tip near Land's End. Beautiful setting. Consistent swell. Good for beginners. One of Cornwall's most scenic beaches.

One of England's best beach breaks. Hollow, powerful waves on bigger swells. Small village atmosphere. Low tide produces the best barrels.

Scotland's premier wave. Cold, powerful right reef break on the north coast. Breaks in front of Thurso Castle ruins. One of the best cold-water waves in Europe.

Beach break west of Thurso East. Good alternative when the reef is too heavy. Multiple peaks. Same cold, powerful conditions. Less localized than the reef.

Ireland's surf capital. The Peak is a quality left reef break. Cold water, powerful Atlantic swells. Emerging big wave scene at nearby Mullaghmore.

Ireland's most popular surf town. Consistent beach break in County Clare. Near the Cliffs of Moher. Good for beginners. Active surf community.

Ireland's premier big wave spot. Massive, thick-lipped lefts breaking over a shallow reef. Cold, powerful Atlantic. One of Europe's gnarliest big wave venues.

Exposed beach break on Ireland's northwest coast. Consistent Atlantic swell. Strong rips. Beautiful Sligo coastline. Popular with Irish surfers.

Heavy, hollow left slab on Lanzarote. Breaks over a lava reef shelf. Extremely shallow and powerful. One of Europe's most dangerous waves.

Quality right reef break in a scenic volcanic lagoon. Multiple sections with hollow barrels. Less extreme than El Quemao. Active local community.

Famous bodyboarding slab on Gran Canaria. Massive, hollow left tubes. Also surfed but primarily a bodyboarding venue. Volcanic reef bottom. Extremely powerful.

One of the best right point breaks in the world. Multiple sections including Supertubes, Impossibles, Tubes, and The Point. Long, fast, barreling rides. Hosts WSL CT events.

The barrel section of the J-Bay point. World-famous, incredibly hollow right-hand tubes. The section where competitions are held. Unmistakable perfection.

Quality reef break in East London. Right-hand wave over a flat rock shelf. Consistent swell. Strong local crew. Good facility area with the Nahoon Beach park.

Cape Town's premier big wave spot. Massive, powerful waves break over deep reef at the base of Hout Bay cliffs. Great white sharks patrol the area. One of the gnarliest big wave spots on Earth.

Powerful beach break south of Cape Town. Long stretch of sand with multiple peaks. Cold water, strong swells. Beautiful mountain backdrop. Shark-heavy waters.

Cape Town's premier beginner spot. Long, gentle waves on a wide sandy beach. Colorful beach huts are iconic. Shark spotters on the hill. Cold water.

Durban's main surf beach. Warm water, consistent waves. Protected by shark nets. Good for beginners. Active competitive scene. South Africa's surfing heartland.

Durban's heaviest wave. Powerful reef break below the Bluff. Hollow, fast barrels. Named for the cave in the rock face. Strong local crew.

Fun beach break near Durban's new pier. Good for beginners. Warm Indian Ocean water. Shark nets for protection. Active local bodyboarding and surfing scene.

Morocco's best wave. World-class right point break that peels for hundreds of meters. Needs big north or NW swell. When it's on, one of the best rights in Africa.

Morocco's surf capital. Multiple breaks around the village including Hash Point and Panoramas. Mellow points good for learning. Growing surf camp scene.

Heavy right reef break north of Taghazout. Named for the orca sightings in the area. Powerful, hollow waves. Rocky access down the cliff. Expert level required.

The longest sand-bottom barrel in the world. Rides of over a minute are possible. Remote Namibian desert coastline. Frigid water, harsh conditions. Discovered in 2008.

Venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic surfing events. Consistent beach break on the Chiba coast. Picks up Pacific typhoon swells. Japan's most famous competitive surf spot.

Reef break on the Chiba coast south of the Olympic venue. Multiple peaks. Works on typhoon and Pacific swells. Less crowded than the northern Chiba beaches.

Tokyo's closest surf beach. Consistent small waves with views of Mt. Fuji on clear days. Extremely crowded on weekends. Japan's surf culture epicenter.

One of Shikoku's best surf beaches. Consistent beach break that picks up Pacific swells. Less crowded than mainland spots. Beautiful rural Japanese coast.

Quality reef break on Shikoku's Pacific coast. Hollow, powerful waves during typhoon season. Remote and beautiful. One of Japan's best reef breaks.

Volcanic island south of Tokyo with excellent beach breaks. Habushiura beach is the main spot. Crystal clear water. Ferry access from Tokyo. Typhoon swells produce epic conditions.

Warm water surf destination on Kyushu's east coast. Consistent beach break. Good for beginners. Hosts Japanese surf competitions. Known for good food and warm hospitality.

One of the most perfect and powerful waves in the world. Left-breaking reef pass. Massive barrels. Previously hosted WSL CT events. Boat access from Namotu or Tavarua.

Fun, accessible left reef break near Namotu Island. More forgiving than Cloudbreak. Long, rippable walls. Great warm water surf experience.

Heart-shaped island near Cloudbreak. Multiple reef breaks. Restaurants and Cloudbreak accessible from here. Resort island experience with world-class surf.

Considered the heaviest wave in the world. Thick, mutant barrels over extremely shallow reef. Olympic venue for Paris 2024. The end of the road on Tahiti's south coast.

More accessible reef break than Teahupo'o on Tahiti's south coast. Quality right-handers over coral. Warm, crystal-clear water. Good for experienced surfers.

The Philippines' best wave. Hollow right reef break barrel. Photogenic, powerful, and consistent during the NE monsoon season. Growing surf tourism destination.

Mellow reef break near the main town on Siargao. Good for beginners when Cloud 9 is too heavy. Multiple peaks along the coast. Warm, tropical water.

Left reef break north of Cloud 9 on Siargao. More user-friendly. Fun, consistent waves. Growing number of surf resorts in the area. Warm tropical water.

Perfect left reef break in the Maldives. Accessible from a single resort. Crowd-free luxury surf. Warm, crystal-clear water over coral reef. Consistent Indian Ocean swell.

Fun right reef break in the North Malé Atoll. Named for a nearby chicken farm. Consistent, rippable wave. Boat or resort access. Warm, tropical conditions.

New Zealand's most famous wave. Long left point break in a scenic harbor. Consistent swells from the Tasman Sea. Multiple sections for different levels.

Auckland's premier surf beach. Dramatic black sand beach with Lion Rock. Powerful beach break with strong rips. Popular with Auckland surfers.

Beach break south of the Santa Monica Pier. Mellow waves good for beginners. Iconic LA beach setting with the pier and Ferris wheel backdrop.

Beach break near the harbor entrance in Monterey Bay. Submarine canyon enhances swell. Powerful waves, cold water. Whale watching from the lineup is common.

Legendary west side point break. Long, powerful rights. Hawaiian surfing history runs deep here. Big wave spot on massive NW swells. Local community proud of their break.

Remote big wave spot at Oahu's westernmost point. Only accessible by long hike or boat. Massive NW swells create enormous waves. Expert-only, rarely surfed.

Consistent reef break on Kauai's east side. Multiple peaks along a rocky shelf. Picks up trade wind swell. Less crowded than north shore spots.

Popular surf beach in Wilmington, NC. Crystal Pier is the focal point. Consistent on E and SE swells. Active surf community. Warm water in summer.

Virginia's main surf beach. Beach break near the pier. Consistent on hurricane and nor'easter swells. Active East Coast Surfing Championship history.

Trendy surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula. Consistent beach break with multiple peaks. Yoga and surf lifestyle. Works for all levels depending on swell size.

Consistent crescent beach break on Panama's Azuero Peninsula. Fun waves for all levels. Growing surf camp scene. Warm water year-round.

Powerful reef break in the Bocas del Toro archipelago. Caribbean side of Panama. Heavy barrels over coral. Boat access. Beautiful tropical island setting.

Heavy left reef break at El Gringo in northern Chile. Powerful waves below dramatic cliffs. Cold Humboldt current water. One of Chile's most intense waves.

Northern Chile beach break. Desert city meets the Pacific. Powerful waves from Humboldt current-cooled water. Multiple peaks along the urban beach.

Brazil's surfing capital. Powerful beach break at Itaúna that hosts WSL CT events. Consistent south and east swells. Vibrant Brazilian surf culture.

São Paulo state's best wave. Powerful beach break in a beautiful bay. Hometown of Gabriel Medina. Hosts competitions and has active local scene.

Popular surf destination north of São Paulo. Over 70 beaches. Consistent small waves good for beginners. Warm water. Active Brazilian surf culture.

Quality beach break near Ubatuba. Hosts Brazilian surf competitions. Multiple peaks. Surrounded by Atlantic Forest. One of São Paulo state's best waves.

Right reef break on Bali's east side. Works when the west side is onshore. Fast, hollow waves over shallow reef. Resort area backdrop.

Bali's original tourist beach. Mellow beach break perfect for beginners. Many surf schools. Busy, touristy atmosphere but fun, consistent waves.

Beach break between Seminyak and Canggu. Fun, mellow waves. Popular with families and beginners. Beachfront bars and restaurants. Good longboarding on smaller days.

Long sandy beach break in County Sligo. Good for beginners. Less crowded than Lahinch or Bundoran. Kelp baths nearby for post-surf recovery.

Multiple reef breaks along Fuerteventura's north shore. Consistent winter swell. Volcanic reef creates defined peaks. Year-round warm weather. Popular with European surfers.

West coast Fuerteventura beach break. More powerful than the east coast spots. Black sand beach with consistent Atlantic swells. Desert landscape backdrop.

Powerful beach break on Tenerife's north coast. Black volcanic sand. Consistent winter swell. Strong currents. One of the better beach breaks in the Canaries.

Well-known reef break on Tenerife's southwest coast. Multiple peaks. Sheltered from NE trade winds. Works on NW wrapping swell. Near the resort area.

Caribbean surf mecca. Multiple reef breaks including Domes, Maria's, Tres Palmas, and Sandy Beach. Warm water, consistent winter swells. Active surf community.

Puerto Rico's big wave spot. Massive right reef break in Rincon. Marine reserve. Holds waves up to 25ft. Powerful winter NW swells. Shallow reef.

Quality right reef break near the nuclear dome structure. Consistent and fun. Popular with the Rincon surf crowd. Warm water reef surfing.

Mellow beach break in Rincon. Good for beginners when the reefs are too heavy. Sandy bottom. Fun, accessible waves. Near the main Rincon strip.

Classic Rincon right reef break. Consistent and rippable. Named for the old María's restaurant. Quality walls with occasional barrel sections.

Barbados' world-class wave at Bathsheba. Powerful right reef break. Caribbean's best competition venue. Trade wind swell is consistent. Scenic boulder-strewn beach.

Fun beach break in Isabela, northwest Puerto Rico. Multiple peaks with reef and sand sections. Good for all levels. Growing surf community.

Long, mellow left point break in Guerrero state. Perfect for longboarding. Warm water, uncrowded. Growing surf community. Rides of 200+ meters on good swells.

Right river-mouth point break in Michoacán. Powerful, consistent summer swells. Remote setting. Strong local community. One of mainland Mexico's best rights.

Quality reef break south of Lima. Multiple peaks in the small fishing village. Consistent swell. Peru's most accessible quality surf from the capital.

Tropical reef break in northeast Brazil. Warm water, dolphins, and sea cliffs. Multiple breaks in the area. Popular tourist and surf destination.

Multiple surf breaks on North Stradbroke Island. Cylinder and Main Beach are the best-known. Ferry from Brisbane. Less crowded than the Gold Coast.

Consistent beach and jetty breaks on the NSW mid-north coast. Multiple options for different conditions. Near the Big Banana. Good for beginners.

Powerful beach break on Phillip Island. Cape Woolamai is a popular spot. Strong currents, cold water. Beautiful island setting. Watch the penguins at sunset.

Dramatic beach break on Phillip Island below granite cliffs. Powerful Southern Ocean swell. Multiple peaks. Cold water. One of Victoria's most scenic surf spots.

Emerging surf destination in southern Sumatra. Quality left point break. Less crowded than Bali. Growing surf camp scene. Consistent Indian Ocean swell.

World-class right point break on Nias Island. Long, perfect waves. Known as The Point or Lagundri Bay. Remote island experience. Powerful Indian Ocean swell.

Galicia's best wave. Hosts the Pantin Classic, one of Europe's longest-running surf contests. Powerful beach break with defined peaks. Beautiful Atlantic coast.

Quality Galician beach break. Powerful Atlantic swells. Less known outside Spain. Beautiful, raw coastline. Consistent winter conditions.

Sri Lanka's best wave. Long right point break on the east coast. Works during the southwest monsoon season. Beautiful bay setting. Growing surf tourism.

Reef break on Sri Lanka's southwest coast. Warm water, coral reef. Multiple breaks in town. Works during the northeast monsoon. Popular backpacker surf destination.

Sri Lanka's best beginner spot. Wide, sandy bay with gentle rollers. Many surf schools. Beautiful tropical setting. Stilt fishermen on the adjacent coast.

Multiple reef breaks near the village of Midigama. Lazy Left and Plantation Point are the main spots. Consistent swell during the southwest monsoon.

Taiwan's best-known surf spot. Reef break at Jinzun Harbor on the east coast. Hosts WSL QS events. Typhoon swells produce excellent conditions. Growing Asian surf scene.

Quality right point break north of Essaouira. Also a world-class windsurfing spot. Consistent NW swell. Beautiful Moroccan coast. Less crowded than Taghazout.

Morocco's longest wave. Mellow right point in a beautiful bay. Perfect for longboarding and beginners. Growing surf village. Rides of 300+ meters possible.

Quality reef break on Samoa's south coast. Warm, crystal-clear water. Reef pass break. Pacific island surf experience. Accessible from a surf resort.

Texas' southernmost surf spot. Beach break with jetty near the island's north end. Hurricane swells produce the best conditions. Gulf of Mexico waves.

Jetty breaks along Galveston's seawall. The south jetty at San Luis Pass is most consistent. Gulf of Mexico swells. Hurricane season is prime time.

Corpus Christi's main surf spot. Beach break flanking the pier on Padre Island. Consistent small waves from Gulf swells. Surf community hub for South Texas.

Dominican Republic's surf hub near Cabarete. Multiple reef break peaks. Warm water, consistent trade wind swell. Popular with kiteboarders too. Growing surf school scene.

Multiple reef breaks inside Gerupuk Bay. Boat access to the outer breaks. Inside bay section is good for beginners. Growing surf destination on Lombok.

Mellow beach break in Lombok's Kuta village (not Bali Kuta). Fun, beginner-friendly waves. Beautiful bay setting. Rapidly developing surf tourism area.

The Philippines' original surf town. Mellow beach break on the northwest coast of Luzon. Good for beginners. Active surf community. Easy access from Manila.

Historic Philippines surf spot on the Pacific coast. Where Apocalypse Now was filmed. Consistent beach break. Growing domestic surf tourism. Warm water year-round.

Arctic surfing in Norway's Lofoten Islands. Beach break surrounded by dramatic mountains. Northern lights over the lineup in winter. One of the northernmost surf spots in the world.

Dramatic fjord beach break on Norway's west coast. Remote and beautiful. Cold water requires thick wetsuits. Spectacular mountain scenery surrounds the lineup.

Quality right reef break off Ngor Island near Dakar. West Africa's best-known surf spot. Consistent NW swell. Warm water. Growing African surf scene.

Georgia's main surf spot. Beach break that works on larger east swells and hurricanes. Small but fun community. Near historic Savannah.

Jetty break at the Jupiter Inlet. Defined peaks off the rocks. One of South Florida's most consistent spots. Sea turtle nesting area.

Beach break in the heart of Mazatlán. Consistent, gentle waves good for beginners. Near the Malecón boardwalk. Warm water year-round.

Quality left point break between Santiago and Pichilemu. Consistent swell exposure. Growing surf scene. More accessible from Santiago than Pichilemu.

Long left point break north of Pichilemu. Consistent and less crowded. Works on similar swells to Punta de Lobos but is more accessible. Beautiful coastal setting.

Mellow beach break in a small Ecuadorian coastal town. Good for beginners. Long sandy beach with consistent, gentle waves. Growing backpacker surf scene.

Beautiful Central Coast beach break. Fun, consistent waves. Less crowded than Sydney. Popular with families and intermediate surfers. Pretty village atmosphere.

Northern Spain beach break in Asturias. Consistent waves. Hosts the annual Tapia de Casariego surf festival. Beautiful green coast setting.

Popular Asturian beach break near Avilés. Active local surf community. Good for all levels. Green mountains meeting the Atlantic. Great post-surf cider culture.

Long left point break on South Africa's west coast. Cold Atlantic water. Remote, uncrowded. Ancient San rock art on the cliffs above. One of SA's longest lefts.

Multiple reef breaks near the former Spanish enclave of Sidi Ifni. Consistent swell, less crowded than Taghazout. Atmospheric abandoned town. Growing surf discovery.

China's primary surf spot on Hainan Island. Beach break with consistent swell. Hosts Chinese surf competitions. Warm, tropical water. Growing Chinese surf scene.

South Korea's main surf beach near Busan. Consistent beach break on typhoon swells. Growing Korean surf culture. Easy access from Busan city. Warm water in summer.

Surf destination on South Korea's east coast. Multiple beach breaks in the Yangyang area. Typhoon and NE swells produce best conditions. Growing scene with surf lodges.

Beach break in southern Taiwan's resort area. Warm water, consistent small waves. Good for beginners. Near Kenting National Park. Growing surf school presence.

Emerging surf spot in southern Mindanao, Philippines. Consistent beach break. Skim boarding is also popular here. Off the beaten track. Warm tropical water.

Quality left point break near Pelabuhan Ratu on Java's south coast. Accessible from Jakarta. Consistent swell. Growing Indonesian surf scene outside Bali.

Reef break in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. Coral reef waves. Warm, clear water. South Pacific swell. Mix of French and Melanesian culture.

Accessible reef break on Fiji's main island. Fun, consistent waves. Warm, clear water. Easy drive from Nadi. Good introduction to Pacific island reef surfing.

Reef break on Tahiti's sister island of Moorea. Dramatic mountain backdrop. Warm, clear water. Multiple reef passes around the island. Paradise surf setting.

Florida panhandle beach break. Works on tropical storms and southerly winds. White sand beach. One of the few Gulf Coast spots that gets rideable waves.

Myrtle Beach area beach break. Consistent small waves on E swells. Good for beginners. Near the Surfside Pier. Hurricane season is prime time.

Beach break on the island of Nantucket. Cisco Beach is the main spot. Picks up SE hurricane swells well. Cold water, beautiful New England island setting.

Powerful beach break on the Alentejo coast. Less touristed than the Algarve or Lisbon areas. Consistent swell, cold water. Near the port town of Sines.

Most northerly surf beach on Australia's east coast. At the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. Consistent, mellow waves. Warm water. Gateway to the reef.

Beach break on the scenic Izu Peninsula. Popular with Tokyo surfers on weekends. Warm water in summer. Beautiful white sand beach. Multiple peaks along the stretch.

Remote right point break in eastern El Salvador. Boat or long dirt-road access only. Powerful, hollow waves. One of Central America's best-kept secrets.

Southernmost quality surf spot in Brazil. Named for the basalt rock towers on the beach. Powerful beach break. Hosts the Hang Loose Pro Contest.

Quality reef break north of Durban. Hosts the Ballito Pro surf competition. Warm water, consistent swells. Multiple peaks along the rocky coast.

North Sea beach break in the historic English resort town. Works on NE swells. Cold water. One of England's east coast surf spots. Active local community.

The Netherlands' primary surf spot near The Hague. North Sea beach break. Consistent wind swell. Active Dutch surf scene. Cold water year-round.