Best Surf Spots Worldwide

The longest barrel in Indonesia. Left-hand tube ride over shallow reef. Remote access.

Surf charter paradise with dozens of world-class breaks. Macaronis, Lance's Right, HT's.

Remote jungle surf camp in East Java. World-class left barrel. Boat/jungle access only.

Perfect mechanical left in the Mentawais. Glassy barrels over coral reef.

One of the world's best left barrels. Shallow, hollow, and long. When it's on, it's magical.

Bali's premier left-hand reef break below dramatic clifftop temple. Perfect barrels on solid swell.

Long left barrel over very shallow reef. One of the world's most perfect tube rides.

Balinese barrel. Shallow reef produces hollow lefts. Accessed through rock cave. Expert level.

Powerful Mentawai left. Heavy barrel. Deep water takeoff into shallow reef.

The Machine and Indicators at Lagundri Bay. Perfect right-hander. Remote island culture.

Indonesian big wave right-hander. Perfect mechanical waves on solid swell. Remote island.

Long left-hander connecting three sections on big swell. Named for impossible paddle-out.

Scar Reef and Supersuck. Heavy reef breaks in West Sumbawa. Boat access from Maluk.

South Sumatra surf discovery. Multiple breaks along the coast. Uncrowded. Jungle setting.

Fun A-frame peak offering both lefts and rights. Less crowded than Bali. Dry season barrels.

East Bali night surf spot with floodlights. Fast right-hander. WSL event venue.

Bukit Peninsula left-hander over shallow reef. Short but intense barrel. Cliff access.

Beautiful left-hander on Bali's Bukit Peninsula. Reef break with cliff backdrop.

Bali's digital nomad surf hub. Fun left and right reef break. Busy lineup, cafes on the cliff.

Bay with five surf breaks accessible by boat. Inside and outside reef breaks. All levels.

Beginner-friendly reef break in heart of Canggu. Temple on the rock. Longboard heaven.

West Bali left point break. Long mellow waves. Quiet fishing village. Longboard heaven.

Beautiful white sand beach break on Bukit Peninsula. Fun waves for all levels.

West Java point break. Consistent waves. Easy access from Jakarta. Growing scene.

Lombok resort area reef breaks. Easier access than Desert Point. Multiple breaks.

Bali's original surf beach. Gentle beach break perfect for learning. Busy but fun.

Iconic left-breaking wave on Oahu's North Shore. Home of the Pipe Masters. Hollow barrels over shallow reef.

Big wave spot on Maui's north shore. 60ft+ faces. Tow-in and paddle. Elite surfers only.

Big wave spot south of San Francisco. Waves can reach 60+ feet. Cold water, strong currents.

WSL Championship Tour venue. Perfect cobblestone wave. High performance surfing.

Powerful winter swells create challenging, shifting peaks. One of the Seven Mile Miracle breaks.

World-class cobblestone point break. Multiple sections including Lowers, Middles, Uppers.

Queen of the Coast. Classic right point break. Best winter swells produce long, fast walls.

Iconic cold-water point break overlooking Monterey Bay. Multiple sections for all levels.

Perfect right-hand point break on Maui's northwest coast. Marine preserve. Winter swells.

Birthplace of modern surfing. Gentle longboard waves perfect for beginners. Duke's legacy.

Powerful beach break beneath the Torrey Pines cliffs. Nude beach above. San Diego's best wave.

Florida's best wave. Jetty-formed sandbar. Kelly Slater's formative surf spot.

Surf City USA. Consistent beach break either side of the pier. Home of the US Open of Surfing.

East coast hurricane swell magnet. Outer Banks barrier island. Consistent autumn surf.

East coast barrier island chain with consistent hurricane swells and beach breaks.

Shore break bodyboarding mecca on Oahu's east side. Spinal injury warnings. Intense.

Shallow reef break in town. Short punchy waves. Localism strong.

Florida's surf capital. Kelly Slater's home break. Fun beach break for beginners.

The biggest rideable waves on the planet. Underwater canyon creates 80ft+ monsters.

Big wave capital of the world. Praia do Norte produces 80+ foot waves. Underwater canyon amplifies swell.

Portugal's barrel capital. Powerful beach break hosting WSL events. Cold Atlantic water.

World Surfing Reserve with 7+ world-class breaks. Ribeira d'Ilhas and Coxos are highlights.

Ericeira's heaviest wave. Fast right barrel over shallow reef. Part of World Surfing Reserve.

Long right-hander in the World Surfing Reserve. Consistent, fun waves for all levels.

Beginner-friendly beach break on the island of Baleal. Surf schools everywhere. Protected from north winds.

Algarve beach break in scenic bay. Sheltered from north winds. Dolphin spotting.

Southwestern tip of Europe. Consistent beach break below dramatic cliffs. Wind-protected.

Lisbon's beach break strip. 30km of sandy beaches south of the city. Consistent waves.

Long beach south of Lisbon. Multiple peaks over 30km of sand. City surfers' go-to.

Remote break accessible by boat from Tamarindo. Featured in Endless Summer II. Consistent barrels.

One of the world's longest lefts. Remote southern Costa Rica. Jungle and river mouth.

Nicoya Peninsula beach break. Consistent waves, warm water, yoga/surf lifestyle.

Consistent waist-to-head-high beach break. Perfect for progression. Yoga town.

Playa Guiones offers consistent beach break in yoga/surf paradise. Long rides.

Long beach break adjacent to Las Baulas National Park. Consistent waves, fewer crowds.

Consistent beach break south of Jaco. Powerful waves, dark sand. Good for intermediates.

Powerful Costa Rican beach break. Warm water, consistent waves. Growing surf town.

Mexican Pipeline. Massive beach break barrels. One of the heaviest waves in the world.

Perfect right point break in southern Oaxaca. WQS event venue. Bamboo palapa lineup.

Oaxacan point breaks. Multiple right-handers along the coast. Off the beaten path.

Long right-hand point break in Riviera Nayarit. Warm water, fun waves for intermediates.

Charming surf town in Riviera Nayarit. Fun left point break, perfect for beginners and longboarders.

Baja Sur beach breaks and point breaks. Artistic desert town with consistent waves.

Fun reef break in Nayarit. Cruisy longboard wave. Warm Mexican Pacific water.

Start of the Gold Coast Superbank. World-class right point break. Warm water, long rides.

Western Australia's powerful breaks. Main Break, The Box, and North Point. Cold water, sharks.

Iconic right point break on the Great Ocean Road. Home of the Rip Curl Pro since 1962.

Perfect right-hand point break on the Sunshine Coast. Five sections on big swell. Longboard paradise.

Long right-hand point break wrapping around Cape Byron. Dolphins, turtles, and fun waves.

Sydney's premier point break. Consistent swell, multiple sections. Northern beaches.

Basque Country river mouth left. One of Europe's best barrels when conditions align.

Volcanic island with world-class left reefs. La Santa Left is a heavy barrel.

Canary Islands reef breaks. Consistent swell, warm water by European standards. Rocky coast.

Longest beach in Basque Country. Consistent beach break. Good surf schools. Town vibe.

West coast beach break on Fuerteventura. Powerful waves. Less crowded than north shore.

Long beach break on Lanzarote. Volcanic cliffs. Good surf schools. Consistent.

Classic Moroccan right-hand point break. Long rides, warm water, affordable village.

Longest wave in Africa. Gentle bay produces rides of 500m+. Perfect for longboarders.

Remote Saharan coastline. Point breaks in desert landscape. Kite and surf paradise.

Moroccan right-hand point break. Less crowded than Taghazout. Good autumn swells.

Village between Taghazout and Agadir. Banana Point and Devil's Rock offer fun waves.

Scotland's premier reef break. Cold, powerful right-hander below castle ruins. Arctic conditions.

England's surf capital. Fistral Beach is UK's most consistent break. Good surf schools.

North Devon beach break. Low tide barrels. Small but lively surf village.

Devon beach break. Golden sand, consistent waves. Great for beginners. Family surf town.

Northern Ireland beach break. Cold but consistent. Growing Irish surf scene.

World-famous right-hand point break. Supertubes section produces perfect barrels for 300m.

Endless Summer fame. Right-hand point break in the Eastern Cape.

Cape Town's beginner mecca. Gentle waves, colorful beach huts. Shark nets in place.

Warm water beach breaks. Pier creates fun sandbanks. Good for all levels.

Europe's heaviest beach break. Barrels rival Hawaii. Hosts WSL Championship Tour events.

Birthplace of European surfing. Elegant Basque coast town with fun beach breaks.

Brittany point break. Consistent Atlantic swells. Cold water. French surf culture.

Atlantic coast beach break north of Bordeaux. Consistent waves, pine forest backdrop.

World's longest left-hand wave. Up to 4km ride. Cold Humboldt current water. Legendary.

Remote northern Peru left point break. Former oil town turned surf hamlet. Consistent.

Lima's surf suburb. Multiple breaks including El Silencio and Caballeros. Cold Humboldt water.

Ancient surf town where fishermen still ride reed boats (caballitos de totora). Fun left point break.

Philippines' premier wave. Right-hand barrel over shallow reef. Teardrop-shaped island paradise.

Left-hander adjacent to Cloud 9. Less crowded alternative. Reef break.

East coast beach break where Apocalypse Now was filmed. Growing surf scene.

Philippines' most accessible surf. Fun beach break north of Manila. Beginner-friendly.

Ireland's premier big wave slab. Terrifying wave breaking over shallow reef. Tow-in only on big days.

The Peak at Bundoran is Ireland's most famous wave. Cold water reef break. Donegal Bay.

Cliffs of Moher backdrop. Ireland's original surf town. Cold water reef and beach breaks.

Sri Lanka's best surf. Right-hand point break on the east coast. Dry season classic.

Sri Lanka's beginner capital. Gentle bay with warm water. Stilt fishermen backdrop.

Crescent bay in southern Sri Lanka. Fun right-hander. Rapidly growing surf town.

New Zealand's most famous left-hand point break. Long rides in the Waikato region.

Long walk rewarded with perfect left-hand walls. Less crowded than Manu Bay.

Auckland's iconic black sand beach. Powerful beach break. Lion Rock landmark.

Tropical surf town in Bahia. Warm water, palm-fringed beaches, multiple reef and beach breaks.

Remote northeast Brazil beach town. Wind and wave paradise. Kite and surf spot.

Brazil's surf island. Joaquina Beach offers consistent beach breaks in subtropical setting.

World-class left-hand reef break on the outer reef of Tavarua. Powerful and hollow. Boat access.

Mellow left-hander near Cloudbreak. More forgiving, great for intermediates. Warm reef pass.

Perfect left-hander in the North Male Atoll. Resort access required. Tropical perfection.

Southern Maldives atolls. Empty lineups. Boat access required. Tropical perfection.

World-class left barrel in the lagoon. Kite and surf spot. Expert only — shallow reef.

Mauritius classic left point break. Dolphins in the lineup. Warm Indian Ocean water.

Japan's premier river mouth wave. Long lefts on the south coast of Shikoku.

Tokyo's closest surf. Beach breaks with views of Mt. Fuji. Busy but fun. Good typhoon swells.

Ecuador's surf and party capital. Right-hand point break with warm water year-round.

Ecuadorian beach break. Consistent surf. Quiet village. Budget-friendly. Year-round warmth.

Kerala cliff-side break. Warm Arabian Sea water. Fun beach break below red cliffs.

Tamil Nadu point break south of Chennai. Growing surf community. Warm Bay of Bengal.

The heaviest wave on earth. Thick, mutant left barrel over very shallow reef. Olympic venue 2024.

Longest sand-bottom barrel in the world. Up to 2km ride. Desert coastline. Remote.

Chile's big wave capital. Cold water left-hand point break. World-class when it fires.

Caribbean's most powerful wave. Right-hand barrel over coral reef on the east coast.

Caribbean's best surf. Maria's, Domes, and Indicators offer world-class winter waves.

Canada's surf capital on Vancouver Island. Cold water, consistent waves, stunning old-growth forest backdrop.

Powerful reef passes in the South Pacific. Empty lineups, warm water, strong currents.

Powerful right-hander off Ngor Island. Boat access. Warm West African water.

Caribbean reef breaks in tropical island setting. Silverbacks and Paunch are standouts.

East coast reef and point breaks. Hosts WSL qualifying events. Warm water, uncrowded.

East African beach break. Warm Indian Ocean. Whale sharks and manta rays in the water.

Dominican Republic's surf and kite capital. Beach breaks and reef breaks. Party town.

Argentina's surf capital. Cold water beach breaks. Best during autumn and winter swells.

Korea's surf mecca. East coast beach breaks with typhoon swells. Growing surf culture.

China's surf capital. Warm water beach break hosting ISA events. Growing scene.

Caribbean reef breaks off Roatan. Warm, consistent small surf. Dive and surf combo island.

Vietnam's emerging surf scene. Monsoon season brings fun waves to My Khe Beach.

Rare Red Sea surf spot. Wind-generated waves near kite/windsurf mecca. Reef break.