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93 surfing spots and the best months to go.

Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.

Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

Top picks over the whole year: Tahiti – Teahupo'o (French Polynesia), Le Morne (Mauritius) & Tavarua – Cloudbreak (Fiji).
Best this month (October): Tahiti – Teahupo'o, Oahu – Pipeline & Kauai – Hanalei Bay.

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Where to go surfing each month

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Wave height: average daily maximum.

Tarifa – Los LancesAndalusia, Spain · best January–MarchIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GIB 29 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.41.41.41.10.80.80.70.60.80.911.1

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EssaouiraMarrakesh-Safi, Morocco · best January–April, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 14 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.52.62.82.21.81.71.71.71.822.32.4

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Le MorneBlack River, Mauritius · best January–NovemberIntermediate and up · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ MRU 39 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.92.122.12.52.62.52.52.42.11.91.8

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Mui NeBình Thuận, Vietnam · best January, DecemberIntermediate and up · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ DLI 92 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.31.10.90.60.60.60.80.80.70.611.2

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CabaretePuerto Plata, Dominican Republic · best February–March, DecemberIntermediate and up · 27°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ POP 17 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.61.81.71.61.31.21.31.31.41.41.51.8

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JericoacoaraCeará, Brazil · best January, July–DecemberIntermediate and up · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ JJD 21 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND0.60.60.60.50.50.50.50.60.70.70.70.7

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MatanzasO'Higgins, Chile · best all yearAdvanced only · 13°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SCL 118 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.91.9221.922.121.921.91.9

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LancelinWestern Australia, Australia · best all yearIntermediate and up · 21°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PER 119 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.62.52.42.52.73.23.43.53.12.92.42.6

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Kanaha Beach Park – MauiHawaii, United States · best January–February, November–DecemberIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 0 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.92.11.71.61.51.41.41.41.41.622.1

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Kamakura – YuigahamaKanagawa, Japan · best February–May, DecemberIntermediate and up · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ HND 35 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND0.911.11.110.90.80.90.90.80.91

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El MédanoCanary Islands, Spain · best MarchIntermediate and up · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TFS 3 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.41.41.61.31.11.11.21.21.11.11.21.3

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BrouwersdamZeeland, Netherlands · best January–February, November–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 8°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ RTM 45 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.41.30.90.90.80.80.80.811.11.41.4

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BloubergstrandWestern Cape, South Africa · best all yearIntermediate and up · 15°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 23 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.52.52.52.733.13.23.332.72.62.6

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Sal – Kite BeachSal, Cabo Verde · best January–March, DecemberIntermediate and up · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ SID 15 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND22.12.11.81.71.51.41.31.51.61.81.9

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Coronation BeachWestern Australia, Australia · best July–AugustIntermediate and up · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GET 30 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.81.71.61.51.51.81.921.81.81.71.8

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SanurBali, Indonesia · best June–SeptemberIntermediate and up · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND10.90.90.911.11.21.21.110.80.9

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Lagos – Meia PraiaAlgarve, Portugal · best January–MarchBeginner-friendly · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PRM 8 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.71.71.71.3110.80.911.21.41.5

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Oahu – Kailua BeachHawaii, United States · best January–May, July, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 22 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.22.52.121.91.81.91.81.81.92.42.4

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Gran Canaria – Pozo IzquierdoCanary Islands, Spain · best MarchAdvanced only · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LPA 13 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.51.51.71.41.31.31.51.51.21.21.31.4

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Maui – Ho'okipaHawaii, United States · best January–February, November–DecemberAdvanced only · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 9 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.92.11.71.61.51.41.41.41.41.622.1

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Sylt – WesterlandSchleswig-Holstein, Germany · best JanuaryIntermediate and up · 4°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ GWT 3 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.81.61.21111.211.21.61.51.6

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Hyères – L'AlmanarreProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · best January–March, November–DecemberIntermediate and up · 15°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ TLN 6 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.41.31.310.70.70.80.70.90.91.31.3

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KlitmøllerNorth Jutland, Denmark · best January–February, October–DecemberAdvanced only · 8°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ AAL 83 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.72.41.81.51.31.41.71.51.72.32.22.4

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Tiree – BalevullinArgyll and Bute, United Kingdom · best January–April, August–DecemberIntermediate and up · 11°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ TRE 6 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND3.63.83.12.11.81.81.61.92.42.833.5

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Moulay BouzerktounMarrakech-Safi, Morocco · best January–April, October–DecemberAdvanced only · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ESU 28 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.52.62.82.21.81.71.71.71.822.32.4

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Hossegor – La GravièreNouvelle-Aquitaine (Landes), France · best January–February, November–DecemberIntermediate and up · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 24 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.12.21.81.41.1111.11.31.52.11.9

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Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasLisbon District (Mafra), Portugal · best January–April, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 30 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND32.932.21.71.61.41.61.82.22.62.7

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MundakaBasque Country (Biscay), Spain · best January–March, November–DecemberAdvanced only · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIO 21 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.42.42.11.61.21.11.11.21.51.72.42.2

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UluwatuBali, Indonesia · best February, June–SeptemberAdvanced only · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.81.91.81.71.822.12.221.81.51.7

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Jeffreys Bay – SupertubesEastern Cape, South Africa · best all yearAdvanced only · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.72.72.83.13.43.63.73.83.63.12.82.8

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Gold Coast – Snapper RocksQueensland, Australia · best February–MayIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ OOL 4 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.21.31.41.31.411.21.11.11.211.1

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Raglan – Manu BayWaikato, New Zealand · best February–DecemberIntermediate and up · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ HLZ 46 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.7222.22.42.42.62.42.82.421.9

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Puerto Escondido – ZicatelaOaxaca, Mexico · best May–June, SeptemberAdvanced only · 30°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PXM 4 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.21.31.31.51.71.81.61.61.81.61.41.1

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TaghazoutSouss-Massa, Morocco · best January–July, September–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 19°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AGA 38 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.52.52.82.321.91.91.81.91.92.22.3

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Huntington BeachCalifornia, United States · best February–MayBeginner-friendly · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ SNA 13 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND0.91.11.11.110.90.90.90.90.90.90.8

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Noosa – Noosa RiverQueensland, Australia · best February–MayBeginner-friendly · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ MCY 22 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.72222.11.51.81.71.71.71.51.7

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Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaSetúbal (Lisbon area), Portugal · best January–April, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 22 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.82.72.721.41.31.11.31.522.42.4

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Chia – Su GiudeuSardinia, Italy · best January, MarchIntermediate and up · 15°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CAG 43 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.31.11.210.70.60.60.60.70.81.11.1

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Byron Bay – The PassNew South Wales, Australia · best July–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · ✈ BNK 23 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND0.60.60.811.31.41.61.51.51.410.7

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SayulitaNayarit, Mexico · best FebruaryBeginner-friendly · ✈ PVR 29 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.61.81.41.210.70.70.50.611.31.5

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Biarritz – Côte des BasquesNouvelle-Aquitaine, France · best January–February, November–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIQ 4 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.12.21.81.41.1111.11.31.52.11.9

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Santa Cruz – Cowell'sCalifornia, United States · best January–May, October–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ MRY 45 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.42.62.4221.81.51.41.61.92.22.3

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MuizenbergWestern Cape, South Africa · best all yearBeginner-friendly · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CPT 19 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.52.52.62.733.23.23.332.72.62.5

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Canggu – Batu BolongBali, Indonesia · best February, May–OctoberBeginner-friendly · 29°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.81.91.81.71.92.22.32.32.11.91.61.8

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Peniche – BalealLeiria, Portugal · best January–May, September–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIS 68 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND3.23.23.22.41.91.71.61.722.42.92.9

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WeligamaSouthern Province, Sri Lanka · best May–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ KCT 12 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.11.11.11.31.92.12.22.11.91.71.31.3

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AhiparaNorthland, New Zealand · best February–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ KAT 16 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.822.12.32.52.42.72.42.72.421.9

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Tofino – Long BeachBritish Columbia, Canada · best January–April, October–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 10°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ YAZ 1 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.72.62.32.11.81.71.31.31.72.32.72.9

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Tahiti – Teahupo'oTahiti Iti, French Polynesia · best April–NovemberAdvanced only · 27°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PPT 51 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.81.81.82.22.52.52.52.52.32.32.11.8

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Tavarua – CloudbreakMamanuca Islands, Fiji · best April–SeptemberAdvanced only · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ NAN 30 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.61.71.81.9222.122.11.81.71.6

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Mentawai Islands – MacaronisWest Sumatra, Indonesia · best July–AugustIntermediate and up · 30°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PDG 225 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.41.31.41.41.51.71.81.91.71.61.41.5

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Margaret River – Surfers PointWestern Australia, Australia · best all yearAdvanced only · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PER 244 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.22.12.12.22.533.23.12.72.52.12.2

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Nazaré – Praia do NorteLeiria, Portugal · best January–April, October–DecemberAdvanced only · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIS 92 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.82.82.82.11.61.51.31.51.72.12.52.5

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Oahu – HaleiwaHawaii, United States · best January–March, November–DecemberIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 36 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.42.321.81.71.51.61.51.61.82.12.3

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Oahu – PipelineHawaii (Oahu North Shore), United States · best January–May, October–DecemberAdvanced only · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 41 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.82.82.42.221.71.81.71.822.62.8

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Kauai – Hanalei BayHawaii (Kauai North Shore), United States · best January–May, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ LIH 32 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.92.82.42.11.91.61.71.61.822.62.8

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Maui – Honolua BayHawaii (West Maui), United States · best January–February, November–DecemberAdvanced only · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ JHM 7 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.92.11.71.61.51.41.41.41.41.622.1

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Mavericks – Half Moon BayCalifornia (San Mateo County), United States · best January–March, May, DecemberAdvanced only · 13°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SFO 18 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND22.22.11.81.91.71.41.31.41.61.82

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Malibu – Surfrider BeachCalifornia (Los Angeles County), United States · best February–MayBeginner-friendly · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LAX 27 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND0.91.11.1110.90.90.80.90.80.80.8

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Trestles – San ClementeCalifornia (Orange / San Diego County), United States · best January–JuneIntermediate and up · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CLD 40 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.11.21.21.21.11.1111111

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Blacks Beach – La JollaCalifornia (San Diego), United States · best January–JuneAdvanced only · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ SAN 18 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.11.21.21.21.11.1111111

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Morro BayCalifornia (San Luis Obispo County), United States · best January–March, DecemberBeginner-friendly · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SBP 25 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND22.121.71.71.51.31.31.41.61.82

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Rockaway Beach – New YorkNew York (Queens), United States · best January–March, September–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 11°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ JFK 7 km

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Cocoa BeachFlorida (Space Coast), United States · best January–April, October–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 22°C water in season, shorty · ✈ MLB 30 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND11110.80.70.60.70.91.11.11.1

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Wrightsville BeachNorth Carolina (New Hanover County), United States · best January–April, September–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ILM 13 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.31.31.31.21.11111.21.21.21.3

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Folly Beach – The WashoutSouth Carolina (Charleston County), United States · best January–March, September–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CHS 28 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.31.21.31.111111.21.21.21.3

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Westport – WashingtonWashington (Grays Harbor), United States · best January–May, September–DecemberIntermediate and up · 11°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ OLM 92 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND332.72.421.81.41.41.92.633.3

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Short Sands – OregonOregon (Tillamook County), United States · best January–April, October–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 11°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ PDX 108 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.52.52.321.71.51.11.21.52.12.52.8

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ZarautzBasque Country (Gipuzkoa), Spain · best January–March, November–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 15°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ EAS 32 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.52.52.11.71.31.21.11.31.51.82.52.3

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SopelanaBasque Country (Biscay), Spain · best January–March, November–DecemberIntermediate and up · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIO 12 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.42.42.11.61.21.11.11.21.51.72.32.2

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Biscarrosse PlageNouvelle-Aquitaine (Landes), France · best January–April, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BOD 60 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.92.92.51.91.41.31.31.41.72.22.92.6

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Newquay – Fistral BeachEngland (Cornwall), United Kingdom · best January–March, November–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 11°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NQY 8 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.52.421.71.21.31.21.31.61.82.42.4

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Croyde BayEngland (North Devon), United Kingdom · best January–March, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 11°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ CWL 69 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.62.521.71.21.41.31.41.71.92.52.6

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PorthlevenEngland (Cornwall), United Kingdom · best January–April, October–DecemberAdvanced only · 12°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NQY 46 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.92.82.521.41.51.31.51.82.32.82.9

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Bournemouth – BoscombeEngland (Dorset), United Kingdom · best November–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 12°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ BOH 7 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.81.71.41.30.910.911.21.51.92

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Freshwater WestWales (Pembrokeshire), United Kingdom · best January–April, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 11°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ CWL 123 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.72.62.11.91.31.41.31.41.82.12.72.8

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LahinchMunster (County Clare), Ireland · best January–March, October–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 10°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ SNN 38 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND2.72.92.31.71.41.51.31.51.822.52.7

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DomburgZeeland (Walcheren), Netherlands · best January–February, November–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 8°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ OST 59 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.21.10.80.90.80.80.80.80.911.21.2

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Burleigh HeadsQueensland (Gold Coast), Australia · best February–MayAdvanced only · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ OOL 10 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.21.31.41.31.411.21.11.11.211.1

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PihaAuckland (West Coast), New Zealand · best April–OctoberIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 29 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.51.71.81.92.122.222.42.11.71.7

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Mount Maunganui – Main BeachBay of Plenty, New Zealand · best April–JulyBeginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ TRG 5 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.51.41.31.71.61.71.71.41.51.51.51.4

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Whangamatā BarWaikato (Coromandel), New Zealand · best April, June–JulyIntermediate and up · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ TRG 58 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.51.41.31.71.51.71.61.41.31.31.41.3

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Gisborne – Wainui BeachGisborne, New Zealand · best January–OctoberBeginner-friendly · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GIS 9 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND21.92.22.22.22.42.42.321.91.71.8

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Taranaki – Stent RoadTaranaki, New Zealand · best March–DecemberAdvanced only · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 43 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.61.81.92.12.32.42.62.32.72.41.91.9

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New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachTaranaki, New Zealand · best March–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 8 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.61.81.92.12.32.42.62.32.72.41.91.9

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Wellington – Lyall BayWellington, New Zealand · best all yearBeginner-friendly · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ WLG 1 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.922.22.12.32.42.42.52.42.522

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Kaikōura – MangamaunuCanterbury (Kaikōura), New Zealand · best March–OctoberIntermediate and up · 13°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BHE 88 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.81.82.122.22.32.42.2221.71.8

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Christchurch – SumnerCanterbury (Christchurch), New Zealand · best March, June–JulyBeginner-friendly · 13°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CHC 20 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.31.31.51.41.41.61.61.41.31.41.31.3

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Dunedin – St ClairOtago (Dunedin), New Zealand · best January, March–NovemberIntermediate and up · 12°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ DUD 23 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.91.82.12.22.32.32.42.22.42.41.91.8

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MuriwaiAuckland (West Coast), New Zealand · best April–OctoberIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 38 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.51.71.81.92.122.222.42.11.71.7

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PapamoaBay of Plenty, New Zealand · best April–JulyBeginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ TRG 9 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.51.41.31.71.61.71.71.41.51.51.51.4

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OpunakeTaranaki, New Zealand · best February–DecemberIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPL 57 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.81.922.12.22.32.42.32.82.422

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Christchurch – New BrightonCanterbury (Christchurch), New Zealand · best July–AugustIntermediate and up · ✈ CHC 16 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND0.70.60.811.21.51.71.61.51.10.90.7

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Questions

What is the best surfing spot in the world?

By our numbers, Tahiti – Teahupo'o in French Polynesia: 12 good months, best April–November. Next: Le Morne & Tavarua – Cloudbreak.

Where are the most consistent waves for surfing?

Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes in South Africa, with 12 months with 1 m+ waves.

Where can I go surfing in winter?

With warm water from December to February: Oahu – Haleiwa (United States, 25°C), Kauai – Hanalei Bay (United States, 25°C) & Oahu – Pipeline (United States, 25°C).

Where is a good place to learn surfing?

Easy spots with schools nearby: Canggu – Batu Bolong (Indonesia), Weligama (Sri Lanka) & Taghazout (Morocco).