Finding the right surfing destination depends on several things: your level, the season, your budget, and the type of waves that you are looking for. To help you prepare your next surf trip, we have put together the best guides for choosing best surf destination around the world.
Explore our guides based on your level, the time of year, or your budget.
Each spot has its own season, atmosphere, and wave style. To help you choose, we have selected destinations suited to different skill levels. From Portugal to Morocco, Bali, Sri Lanka, and Costa Rica, here are the must-visit places to go surfing in 2026.
Finding the right destination is one thing. Finding the one that really suits your level is another matter. In this guide, we help you choose the most suitable spots to progress safely, whatever your surfing level: beginner looking for small, gentle waves, intermediate ready to take the next step, or experienced surfer on the lookout for more powerful lines. The idea is to give you a clear, reliable, and realistic selection so you can make the most of your next trip, stress-free and with the perfect dose of fun.
The season changes everything on a surf trip. A perfect spot in November may be flat in July, and vice versa. To avoid unpleasant surprises, check out our monthly guides:
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Surfing in Morocco: Taghazout, Imsouane or Agadir, Morocco is the ideal gateway to winter. Varied spots and a unique surfing atmosphere just a few hours from France.
Surfing Madeira: a volcanic island off the coast of Portugal, perfect in autumn and winter, with powerful waves and an unspoilt culture.
Surfing in Cape Verde: Sal and Boa Vista offer perfect conditions in the middle of winter, with a mild climate and authentic atmosphere.
Surfing in Senegal: year-round warm water, unspoilt spots and a friendly atmosphere that’s attracting more and more travelers.
Discover the essential criteria before booking: level, type of waves, season, atmosphere and budget. A good surf camp should offer tailored lessons, an accessible spot and a qualified team.
Also consider the location: beach breaks for beginners, reef breaks for more challenging conditions.
Check the accommodation, the equipment included and the coach/surfer ratio. Depending on your goal: improvement, solo travel, surfing & yoga. The choice changes completely.
Want to go on a surftrip? We always ask ourselves 1001 questions before setting off: When should we go surfing? Where to surf? The best surf spots in the world? What to do if it’s flat? So we look for information everywhere: friends, blogs, forums, books and magazines. And we spend a lot of time on the Internet to prepare for our trip.
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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.
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