One of the best places in the world for cold-water surfing - Lofoten offers amazing waves. Professionals come in the winter, while the gentler summer waves are ideal for beginners
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Aug 7, 2018 · Want to catch a wave but don’t know where to go? From expert reef breaks in Scotland to beginner-friendly peaks in Cornwall, we’ve got you covered. Written by Ellie Ross. 6 min readPublished on...
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- Anchor Point, Morocco
- Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa
- Pasta Point, Maldives
- Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii
- Punta de Lobos, Chile
- Skeleton Bay, Namibia
- Superbank, Australia
- Pavones, Costa Rica
- Mundaka, Spain
- Honolua Bay, Maui, Hawaii
Morocco is known for having several world-class right-hand waves along its coastline. One of them is Anchor Point, an iconic surf spot located near Taghazout, the country’s most popular surf town. Anchor Point is a forgiving point break that can be surfed by all types of surfers as long as the swell isn’t too big. This long, perfectly peeling wave ...
Jeffrey’s Bay is a series of several points which will sometimes connect to form an epic wave that can run for more than a couple miles. This wave requires a certain skill level to generate enough speed to make every section. More often than not, it will also offer a few barreling sections…not only is this Africa’s surfing mecca, but it is also con...
This wave is a very consistent left-hander and also one of the best breaks in Maldives. Located on a private island near the capital city and its international airport, Pasta Point is a long, challenging and catches swells more than any other spots in North Male. Read our full surf guide to the Maldives
The North Shore of Oahu is probably the world’s most iconic surfing destination. Not only is it the birthplace of several surfing heroes, it is also home to some of the world’s best surf spots. One of them is Pipeline, the deadliest, yet most amazing wave on this planet. This gem breaks consistently on a NW swell, generating perfect A-frame barrels...
One of the world’s best left-hand waves, Punta de Lobos works from knee size to tow-in triple overhead. Located near Pichilemu, in Chile, this point break is a true gem of the South American continent. In winter, conditions are very hostile with massive swells coming from the south Pacific producing gigantic waves and water temperatures being close...
Skeleton Bay is often referred to as the world’s longest barrel. It may not be the most consistent wave, but when it’s on, it gives a hell of a show. Every year, pro surfers go on strike missions to Namibia in order to get that crazy footage of a 45 seconds tube and simply enjoy the wave of a lifetime. Read our full surf guide to Namibia
One of Australia’s most popular (and most crowded) waves is Superbank, in Coolangatta, Gold Coast. This point break offers several high-quality sections with barreling potential and works most days of the year. On a good day, this wave runs for a couple miles all the way from Snapper Rocks to Kirra. Read our full surf guide to the East Coast of Aus...
Located on the southern end of Costa Rica, Pavones is definitely one of the longest waves in Central America. This point break is usually not so busy compared to the rest of Costa Rica due to its remote location. However, on a good day, this principle doesn’t really stand and you can expect a good amount of surfers. Here is our favorite surf camp i...
Mundaka is a dreamy point break with a few hollow sections allowing to either go straight down the line or stall in the pit for some cover, if desired. This wave is considered as one of the best surf spots in Europe and works best from low to mid tide.
Honolua Bay is a true Hawaiian gem and a mythical wave. Located on Maui’s west side, this right-hand point break works consistently over winter and provides epic waves generally more suitable for experienced surfers due to its shallowness and power. From the takeoff spot, several barreling sections will take you all the way into the bay for what wi...
Dec 19, 2020 · A deep dive into the UK surfing world, including top 5 surf spots for beginners and top 5 surf spots for experienced surfers in Devon, Cornwall and elsewhere. The article also looks into a comparison of wave pools The Wave Bristol and Surf Snowdonia, and has a handy list of surfing terminology.
- Saunton Village Braunton, England, EX33 1LW United Kingdom
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Jul 1, 2013 · The only artificial surf site to make the list, the wave pool at Wadi Adventure in the United Arab Emirates has converted its share of skeptics, inspiring some to proclaim it the future of...
- Gold Coast, Australia. Related. The best states in Australia to be a surfer... ranked! 6 min read. Read Story. Situated between Brisbane and Byron Bay in southeastern Queensland, the Gold Coast is considered the gold standard for many pro surfers and grommets the world over.
- Malibu, CA. Related. 10 best surfing spots in California. 6 min read. Read Story. The US boasts more surfers than any country in the world and – thanks to nearby Hollywood – Malibu, has often been the poster child for that perfect surf culture.
- Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. Also known as J-Bay, this surfing mecca is located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Bruce Brown’s 1966 documentary “The Endless Summer” gave audiences worldwide a taste of the perfect weather and incredible beaches in this laid-back South African surf town.
- Ericeira, Portugal. Related. Watch as Nazaré reaches massive new heights. The swell forecast promised one of the biggest ever days of surf at Nazaré, and it did not disappoint.
Recently, videos of surfers riding the Scottish coast have offered a window on the world of a big wave craze, from Thurso to Fife to Portobello near central Edinburgh.
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Waimea Bay, the most famous big-wave spot on all of the North Shore, regularly receives 10–30 foot swells during the winter. Waimea Bay hosts a number of big wave chargers and is home to the famous “Eddie Would Go” contest, in honor of legendary surfer Eddie Aikau.
