Featured International Surfspots

Brazil’s Rio De Janeiro is a metropolis with rich cultural heritage, loads of beautiful people, and even some good waves to be had. The city and its surrounding country offer year round warm weather and easy access to waves. Learn about surfing in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Australia is the super power surfing. Once a land of criminals and castaways, the continent is now an Eden for beach goers and surfers. Australia's surfing history is rich and dynamic. Learn how Australia has changed surfing and how surfing has changed Australia.

Surfing Bells Beach in Australia is to be part of professional surfing's history. The site of pro surfing's first event and the venue for some of the sport's most exciting clashes, the long right wall occupies hallowed space in surfing lore. Read on...

If you have ever seen Cloudbreak spin off the reef miles offshore of the tiny island of Tavarua, then you have seen its perfection. It's one the world's great surfing wonders and the site of a yearly ASP championship event. Learn more...

Waimea Bay is arguably the most hallowed wave on the North Shore, a prized jewel in a pile of glittering jewels. Nestled among the greatest waves on earth, Waimea Bay is all about the drop. While other waves are defined by the tube or the open face, Waimea is an over vertical death pit that lasts all of 3 seconds with 10 more seconds spent...

Teahupo, Tahiti is both beautiful and fearsome for surfers. Teahupo is universally regarded as one of the heaviest waves on the planet. Find out why...

Hawaii is geographically blessed for optimal surf potential and spiritually linked to the history and essence of surfing. Without argument, Hawaii is the center of the surfing universe. Learn more...

Bonzai Pipeline (now know as Pipe), located on Oahu, Hawaii on the famed North Shore is the definitive surfing arena. Many dangerous waves have been discovered since Bonzai Pipeline was first surfed in Hawaii, but no wave can match Pipeline for its perfect combination of power, beauty, and pure surfing spectacle. Learn all you need to know about surfing Bonzai Pipeline, Hawaii.

What is your favorite spot to surf in Florida?

Surfing in Florida can be a waiting game, but good waves do come to those who wait. Based on the Sunshine State's location and weather patterns, Florida can quietly churn some fun waves for local surfers.

Warm, crystal-blue water in an exotic Caribbean setting, what more can you ask for? Eleuthra has tons of good surf and is very consistent in the winter months. Also, they said if you mention Surfing.about.com, you will receive 50% off your room charge. Sounds like a deal.

Great info on surfing the Santa Barbara area...Local knowledge.

Just pick a country or region and find a list and map of known surfspots in that area. Very cool and comprehensive.

Very few waves in the world can compare.

This is the kind of wave we dream up in class when the teacher is lecturing: a swirling right-point punctuated with perfect barrels and blue water.

O.K...So this isn't exactly a world-class spot, but Sebastian tries really hard. This link supplies not only info about and beyond the inlet, but also includes an interview with Kelly Slater.

France has some insane beach breaks. France also has world-class reefs as well. Don't forget the wine and opportunities for romance. France can offer some of the most unique surfing experiences in the world.

Snapper Rocks is today one of surfing's best waves. With professional contests and a steady influx of some the best surfers in the world, the wave has become a thing of board riding fantasy. But Snapper Rocks is a man-made creation that did not exist prior to the mid-ninties. Read about the events that saw the demise of Kirra and the birth of...

Puerto Rico is the Hawaii of the Atlantic. The "rich port" can deliver epic surfing conditions for stoked travelers. With waves on all sides and a beautiful, tropical atmosphere; Puerto Rico is an awesome surfing destination. learn more.