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Destinations
Trip planning, spot breakdowns, and local guides for surfers traveling the world.
Surfing in the Canary Islands: The Beginner's Guide
European sun, African swell, and year-round surfable waves. The Canary Islands are the closest thing Europe has to a tropical surf destination — without the long-haul flight.
Learning to Surf in Mexico: The Beginner's Guide
Mexico has warm water, cheap tacos, world-class waves at every level, and some of the most welcoming surf towns in the Americas. Here's how to plan your first surf trip south of the border.
Learning to Surf in Sri Lanka: The Beginner's Guide
Sri Lanka's south coast has warm water, cheap lessons, one of the most forgiving beginner bays in Asia, and a cultural experience that sets it apart from every other surf destination.
Learning to Surf in Hawaii: The Complete Guide
Hawaii is where surfing was born. Waikiki is still the gentlest beginner wave on earth. But Hawaii demands respect — of the ocean, the culture, and the locals who've been surfing here for centuries.
Surfing in Australia: The Beginner's Complete Guide
Australia is where modern competitive surfing was born, and it's still one of the best places to learn. Every major city has a beginner beach within an hour, and the surf school scene is world-class.
Best Summer Surf Destinations for Beginners
Summer opens up the world's most accessible surf coasts. Longer days, warmer water, gentler swells, and beginner-friendly lineups everywhere from Portugal to California.
Best Winter Surf Destinations for Beginners
When the Northern Hemisphere goes cold, the best beginner waves move south. These are the destinations that work from November through March — warm water, manageable swell, and no wetsuit required.
Learning to Surf in Costa Rica: The Complete Guide
Warm water, consistent waves, no wetsuit, and a surf school on every corner. Costa Rica is one of the easiest places on earth to learn to surf — here's how to plan the trip.
Learning to Surf in Portugal: The Complete Guide
Europe's best beginner surf coast, month-long seasons, affordable lessons, and some of the most approachable surf towns on the continent. Here's how to plan the trip.
Surfing in Bali: The Beginner's Complete Guide
Bali built modern surf tourism and it's still one of the best places on earth to learn. Here's what a realistic beginner trip actually looks like.
Learning to Surf in Morocco: A Complete Trip Guide
Warm water, cheap lessons, reliable waves, and some of the most welcoming beginner spots in the world. Morocco is the best value surf trip on the planet.
The 20 Best Beginner Surf Spots in the World
Not every famous surf spot is a good place to learn. These 20 are — forgiving waves, sandy bottoms, and enough schools and rentals to get you in the water fast.