Surf spots of the world
Surf breaks and surf beaches, with the months when the sea is warm enough for comfortable sessions.
Top countries
France178 places2
United States85 places3
Spain78 places4
Portugal63 places5
Germany48 places6
Italy48 places7
Indonesia44 places8
Brazil43 places9
Australia42 places10
Morocco42 places11
Japan21 places12
Canada19 places13
United Kingdom18 places14
Netherlands17 places15
Ireland15 places16
Denmark14 places17
South Korea14 places18
Peru14 places19
Greece12 places20
Argentina11 places21
Austria10 places22
India10 places23
Sri Lanka10 places24
Belgium9 places25
Switzerland8 places26
Colombia7 places27
Costa Rica7 places28
Mexico7 places29
New Zealand6 places30
French Polynesia6 places31
Puerto Rico6 places32
Thailand6 places33
Venezuela6 places34
Guadeloupe5 places35
Senegal4 places36
Cyprus3 places37
Egypt3 places38
Maldives3 places39
Nicaragua3 places40
Philippines3 places41
Réunion3 places42
Vanuatu3 places43
South Africa3 places The best-known worldwide
Months with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Supertubes
Surfing spot in South Africa
Inamuragasaki
Cape in Kamakura, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan
Cowaramup Bombora
Surf break off the coast near Margaret River, Western Australia
Mozambique Beach
Beach in Brazil
Maresias
Human settlement and beach in São Sebastião, Brazil
Praia do Norte
Beach in Nazaré, Portugal
Praia dos Ingleses
Beach in the north of the Santa Catarina Island
Praia da Armação
Beach in Florianópolis, Brazil
Praia do Matadeiro
Joaquina
Beach in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina Island, Brazil
Campeche
Praia do Pinho
Beach in Brazil
Praia de Itaguaré
Itamambuca Beach
Beach in Ubatuba, Brazil
Bordeira's beach
Beach in Portugal
Salema
Village in Portugal
RiF010
Surfpool in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Plage de Rochebonne
Praia do Zavial
Praia de Carcavelos
Beach in Cascaus
Grande Beach (Ubatuba)
Beach in Ubatuba, Brazil
Vermelha do Norte Beach
Beach in Ubatuba, Brazil
Praia de Geribá
Praia Tucuns
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Frequently asked questions
Which countries are best for surfing?
France, United States, Spain, Portugal, Germany, and Italy.
Popular destinations
Regions and islands with the best time to visit, climate across their towns and sea temperature.
- Bali Indonesia Best: June–October 98 Oct 30° 28°
- South Aegean Islands Greece Best: May–October 95 Oct 23° 23°
- Canary Islands Spain Best: May–October 94 Oct 25° 23°
- Algarve Portugal Best: June–September 87 Oct 23° 20°
- Hawaii United States Best: February and May–September 85 Oct 29° 27°
- Florida United States Best: March–April 84 Oct 29° 28°
- Balearic Islands Spain Best: June–August 81 Oct 23° 22°
- Sardinia Italy Best: June–August 78 Oct 22° 21°
- Madeira Portugal Best: July–August 78 Oct 22° 23°
- Provence & the Côte d’Azur France Best: June–September 74 Oct 19° 20°
- Tuscany Italy Best: June–July and September 69 Oct 20° 21°
- Phuket Thailand Best: December–February 66 Oct 31°