Top 8 international surf spots

Top 8 international surf spots

Here are eight of the world’s best surf spots that will make surfing enthusiasts and non-surfers alike swoon.

1. Gold Coast, Australia

One of the world’s most famous surfing meccas, the Gold Coast is a great overseas destination to learn to surf due to the quality and quantity of waves. Home to some of the most coveted waves in the world, the Gold Coast is nicknamed the “Sunshine State” because it’s sunny and clear more than 300 days a year. One of its beaches is even named Surfers Paradise. If you want to focus on the thrill of being on the waves, head to Snapper Rocks and Burleigh Heads.

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Snapper Rocks

Snapper Rocks is one of the most popular surf spots on the Gold Coast. The waves are stable, making it a great place to surf, and it’s one of the main venues for competitions.

Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Heads is one of the most popular spots in the surfing community. It has both beach breaks and point breaks, so both beginners and intermediate surfers can enjoy it.

Kirra Beach

Kirra Beach is one of the Gold Coast’s most famous skill-demanding spots. It offers a reliable right-hand break and is used in international and national competitions.

With so many other surf spots, you can find a spot that suits your level, condition, and surfing style.

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2. BALI, INDONESIA

Bali has been called the Gold Coast of the East or the Hawaii of the East. It’s a great place to train to master a variety of techniques, including body surfing, which involves riding the waves with your bare body without a board, and boogie boarding, which involves lying down. The year-round warmth, varying wave levels, affordable prices, and lively tourist vibe make it one of the most popular surfing destinations for first-time surfers.

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Kuta Beach

Bali’s Kuta Beach has stable waves and traditional beach breaks for beginners to intermediate surfers.

Uluwatu

Uluwatu is one of the world’s most famous spots, with some beach breaks aimed at beginners and others for intermediates.

Canggu

The Canggu area has lower and upper breaks, making it a great spot for all levels of surfers.

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3. South California

Southern California has reliable waves and a warm climate that allows for year-round surfing. You can surf at famous surf spots like Hollywood Beach or the beaches around San Diego. There are many other surfing areas, so it’s a good idea to find your favorite and start planning your trip.

Some popular surf spots include

Huntington Beach

Surfing mecca Huntington Beach is home to numerous competitions, with surfers traveling from Europe and Australia. It offers steady waves and several major breaks, making it fun for beginners and experts alike.

La Jolla Cove

La Jolla Cove is one of the most popular surf spots in San Diego. The waves are stable with long breaks, making it easy for beginners to enjoy.

Malibu

Malibu offers breaks like Surf Calcho Spot, Seconds Point, and Averne Valley, and is one of the most popular surf spots because it’s also frequented by celebrities.

There are many other surf spots in Southern California, so it’s worth doing some research and planning your trip.

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4. Hawaii, USA

When it comes to surf spots, you can’t go wrong with Hawaii. Hawaii is the beginning of surfing history. It’s the birthplace of surfing, so Hawaii is the history and culture of surfing.In Hawaiian, surfing is called “he’enalu”. It is believed to have originated in ancient Polynesia, and has since flourished throughout Hawaii. It was once the exclusive domain of Hawaiian royalty, the ali’i, but in 1819, surfing became available to the public. From Sandy Beach, where former U.S. President Barack Obama surfed, to Banzai Beach with its tunnel-like waves, to Sunset Beach, which hosts an annual international surfing competition. The main surf spots in Hawaii are best for experienced surfers rather than beginners, as the waves are actually quite big.

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Oahu

The big wave season on Oahu’s North Shore is winter, from November through February. World-class surfing competitions are held here in November and December. Big waves are difficult for beginners to ride because they’re so big and huge. The North Shore refers to the north shore. Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, and Banchai Pipeline Beach are some of the surf spots on the North Shore.

Ala Moana on the North Shore has calm waves, and the famous Waikiki Beach also has calm waves, making it a great place to start for beginners.

Maui Island

The island of Maui is home to Honolulu Bay and Hookipa Beach. Kaanapali, Lahaina, and Kihei beaches in West Maui and South Maui are great beginner beaches.

Hawaii Island (Big Island)

Most of the beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii are for more experienced surfers.

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5. Bundoran, Ireland

The western part of Ireland is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. Ireland’s coastline totals 3172 kilometers. The beaches to the south and west are the first to receive the waves that form in the farthest reaches of the North Atlantic. The waves are rough, favored by adventurous surfers, and are famously described by Kelly Slater, the American surfing emperor, who said that surfing here feels like a party in the water.
Winter surfing is also great and the waves are more consistent, so if you can handle the cold, it’s worth visiting Bundoran in winter.

Another characteristic of Bundoran is the harmonious coexistence of pubs, music, and surf culture. The retro pubs host some of Ireland’s best bands, and the town center hosts an annual surf and music festival.

Top surf spots in Ireland, including Bundoran

Bundoran

Bundoran is particularly famous for its spectacular, huge waves, and the surf spots are clustered close enough together that you can walk between them.

Bundoran, north of Strandhill, is located in Donegal, Ireland’s northernmost county. The town of Bundoran looks straight out at Spires, one of the best waves in Ireland. Short and hollow, longer on the right and longer on the left, these reef breaks are consistent and range in height from 2 to 10 feet. The town also has a number of other spots within a short distance, including Tullan Strand, a great beach break for learning.

Some of Ireland’s scariest surf spots include the famous big wave spot near Mullaghmore Head, called “Pampa” (named after an insurance company for famous reasons).

The wave:

Breaks in an A-shape from the very top. Long rides are possible between the barrels.

Winds:

Southeast winds

Water temperature:

From a low of 8°C to a high of 17°C. Surfing is available all year round.

Terrain:

Hard stone bottom

Difficulty level:

Intermediate

Strandhill

Strandhill is a small surf town on the west coast of Ireland, about 2.5 hours from Dublin in County Sligo. The town is backed by a long sandy beach. Strandhill beach itself is a great surf spot in its own right at high tide. Home to several surf schools, Strandhill is an excellent place to learn to surf when there is no current.

PortrushPortrush

Located in Ireland, the northern coast of County Antrim is a worthy surfing area in its own right.
Portrush, a pleasant Victorian seaside town, is a great place to explore surfing in the north of Ireland. Portrush’s two beaches, East and West Strand, offer beach break surfing.

LahinchLahinch

Located further south on the west coast of Ireland, about 3 hours from Ireland’s capital Dublin, the town of Lahinch is becoming the new surfing capital of Ireland.
Liscannor Bay offers a long beach ideal for beginners, while intermediate and advanced surfers can utilize the area to the west.

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6. Plage de la Graviere, France

The coast of Aquitaine, in the southwestern tip of France, facing the North Atlantic Ocean, is home to some of the best surfing in Europe. The beach of Graviere in Hossegor is considered one of the best surf spots in Europe, with a worldwide reputation for consistently producing huge barrels that threaten to swallow surfers whole. It is characterized by waves that can reach up to 5 meters. The waves are frightening and break all at once as they approach the beach. This is a great spot for shortboarders with flashy tricks rather than longboarders.

The waves :

Soaring up to 5 meters. The waves are frightening and break all at once as they approach the beach. Perfect for shortboarders with flashy tricks.

Winds

East winds

Water temperature

Mild year-round with lows of 12°C.

Terrain

Sandy bottom with occasional stones

Difficulty level

Intermediate to advanced. Varies depending on the season.

Best time to go

Spring (March/April) and fall (September/October)

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7. Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

Arugam Bay is located in the southeast of Sri Lanka, and there are many other surf spots in Sri Lanka that are not as well known. One of the best is Arugam Bay. It’s a world-famous surf spot that most surfers have heard of at least once. So famous is the beach that it hosted the first international surfing competition organized by the ISA (International Surfing Association) in 2004.

Top surf spots in Sri Lanka, including Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay

‘Main Point’, as the name suggests, is the main surfing point in Arugam Bay and is said to have the best waves of all the surfing points around Arugam Bay.
However, there is a reef below the surface, so bring your own reef boots or rent them from a nearby surf shop before entering.

Hikkaduwa Hikkaduwa

Among the many points in Arugam Bay, Hikkaduwa is the second most famous surf spot in Sri Lanka! The reason for this is that the water is so clear that you can see through it. The waves are good from October to February, and there are many beginner-friendly spots.

Weligama bay

Weligama was named one of the best beaches in Asia by Forbes magazine in the US. The sand is soft and the waves are not too big, so it is recommended for beginners and beginner surfers.

Midigama

Midigama is a great spot for intermediate to advanced surfers due to its high waves. As you can see from the photo, there are a lot of rocks around, so you need to be careful not to damage yourself or your surfboard, but it’s a quieter spot compared to other surf spots.

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8. New Caledonia

Surfing in New Caledonia is a spectacularly scenic activity that dates back centuries, and the small west coast town of Bourail’s Roche Percee beach is a favorite among surfing enthusiasts, thanks to its wide channel and close proximity to the reef.For advanced surfers, Passes du grand recif has good waves, while Passe de Dumbea, 17 kilometers southwest of Nouméa, is the best spot and offers year-round surfing.
New Caledonia, the ‘land of eternal spring’, with an average annual temperature of 20 to 28 degrees, is a pleasant and warm destination for surfers from Australia.There are many spots that are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers.You can also surf in coral reef waters, which is unusual for a surf spot.

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