Top 5 Great Places To Go On A Surf Vacation

The real definition of surfing is the desire to be out in the water and to have the freedom to conquer a powerful force of nature that can take you to places where you have not been before. Surfing presents a whole different world for you. Same as taking a new pill, it can be very addictive. But surfing without the large waves is somehow like drinking hot beer. So to help you out with those surf vacation pains, we have come up with a list of the top places surfers must go.

1. Gold Coast, Australia

It is undeniable that Australia is home to the best beaches and the best waves both make perfect ingredients for a perfect surf vacation. Gold Coast is the sixth most populated city in the country and it is found in the southeast corner of Queensland. It is popular for sunny subtropical climate, popular surfing areas and canal systems. Although a bit expensive, it is a great surfing destination for newbie and pros alike.

2. Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

Located off the western coast of Sumatra, the Mentawai Islands is one of the best surfing destinations in Asia. All of the seventy islands and islets that comprise it are rich in huge waves. The four major islands that comprise it block most swells from hitting the mainland which is paradise for wave-hungry surfers who are after a surf vacation and a great adventure. For that great surf vacation, the islands can only be reached by sea and only by riding ferries and charter boats.

3. Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

Jeffrey’s Bay is located in the Eastern cape part of South Africa. Being only an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth, it is considered as one of the most popular surfing spots in the world. During the June, July, and August, the winter months, surfers fromt he world over get together to surf and enjoy rides from beaches like Kitchen Windows, Super Tubes, and Boneyards.

4. Fuerteventura, Spain

Fuerteventura is known as the Mecca of Surfers. This is considered part of the Canary Island and is considered as the second largest that’s found in the Atlantic Ocean. Fuerteventura is a personal favorite of many surfers since it can be visited at anytime of the year. Its temperature won’t go lower than 18 degrees Celsius or higher than 24 degrees Celsius. But the seasoned surfers would frequent the place during the months of October to March.

5. El Salvador

Also popularly known as the Republic of El Salvador, it borders the Pacific Ocean and Honduras. The place is now becoming more popular because of the famous surfers like Sunzal, El Zonte and La Libertad who frequent it. The reason is that El Salvador is not crowded which makes it a perfect spot for a spontaneous and intimate surf vacation. The main swells come during the months of March to October which coincides with the rainy season which enables the waves to rise to as high as 10 feet.

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