A lot of factors go into deciding what makes a great surf destination.
\nDo you want to ride big waves? Maybe you\u2019re a beginner? Or perhaps you want to combine the coast with the city? Luckily for you, we\u2019ve managed to compile a list of the gnarliest surf spots around. Take a look to see which destinations made the cut.<\/p>\n
Waikiki, Hawaii<\/strong> Hossegor, France<\/strong> The waves at Hossegor are large during the winter months (between seven and eight feet) and drop to between three and five feet in the warmer months. Barcelona, Spain<\/strong> And if you arrive and the surf is flat? Well, you\u2019re in Barcelona! Jeffreys Bay, South Africa<\/strong> The waves at Jeffreys Bay are at their highest during the summer months, although it offers exceptional year-round surfing conditions.
\nIf you\u2019re looking for an iconic surf destination, then Waikiki in Hawaii is an absolute must. Hawaii is the home of surfing, and Waikiki is the surf break next to the island\u2019s capital city, Honolulu.
\nWaikiki offers waves all year round, however, the surf is particularly dramatic over the summer months. Historically, Hawaiian royalty built houses next to the beach to make the most of the good surf \u2013 which has resulted in the high-rise city next to the beach.
\nThe warm water and moderate waves (between two and eight feet) makes it suitable for beginners and experienced surfers alike.
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\nIf you\u2019re looking for one of the best surf destinations in the world, Hossegor is a great place to start. In fact, conditions are so good that every year the world\u2019s best surfers flock to the town.
\nAs such, when Hossegor is really firing, anybody that\u2019s not an experienced, accomplished surfer may feel a little intimidated by the thundering swell. However, the southern end of the beach is more sheltered, accommodating less experienced surfers.<\/p>\n
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\nBarcelona remains somewhat of a hidden gem in the surfing world. The Catalan capital is renowned for its culture, art and food, but did you know that professional surfers flock to its beaches every year?
\nThe waves at Barceloneta Beach are frequent and reasonably high \u2013 averaging between three and five feet. This makes Barcelona an ideal surfing beach for beginners and intermediates. The best time of year to visit is between October and March, when waves are at their highest.<\/p>\n
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\nWhen a beach is referred to as \u201cthe Mecca of all waves\u201d you can safely assume it\u2019s one of the top surf destinations in the world. Surfers love Jeffreys Bay because of the numerous surf breaks that line its 1100km coastline.
\nIntermediate surfers can ride all of the breaks at Jeffreys in one continuous journey, starting at \u2018Supertubes\u2019 and finishing at \u2018Point\u2019, minutes later.<\/p>\n
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