The right spot depends on your level, the season, your budget and the kind of waves you want. Our guides help you choose.
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From Ireland to Bali, each guide gives you the spots by level, the best season, the budget and the surf camps.
Destinations and guides that match your surfing level.
You’re catching your first waves: sandy beaches and surf schools on site.
You stand up and catch waves on your own: time for easy point breaks.
Reefs, point breaks and big swells for independent surfers.
Before booking, check the level of the lessons, the spot, the accommodation, the gear included and the number of surfers per coach. You can browse all listed surf camps and schools, or start with our comparisons by destination:
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In 2026, the most popular surfing destinations remain Portugal, Morocco, Bali, Sri Lanka, and Costa Rica. These spots offer waves that are accessible to beginners and ideal conditions for progressing.
If you’re on a tight budget, aim for Europe and North Africa: Portugal, the Canaries and Morocco. Surf camps there are affordable and often offer all-inclusive packages (accommodation + lessons + equipment).
The best spots for beginners are Imsouane (Morocco), Lagos (Portugal), Weligama (Sri Lanka) and Tamarindo (Costa Rica). These are beaches with gentle waves, perfect for safe learning.
On average, a week at a surf camp costs :
Not at all. The majority of surf camps in 2025 are designed to cater for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Lessons are adapted according to experience, and destinations are classified by wave level.
The most common duration is one week: enough to learn the basics or progress. Some choose 10 days or 2 weeks to combine travel + progress. The longer you stay, the faster you’ll progress.
Free, no-obligation inquiry.
The surf camps will contact you directly with availability information.
