Are you ready for you next adventure? Gear up and get your surfboard ready to go on a surf vacation to some of the best surf destinations around the world. Read on to know about more about these destinations and prepare yourself for the best surf holiday ever!

Portugal

Portugal being one of the warmest countries in Europe is home waves and swells of all sizes. Portugal has great surfing conditions all year round as it picks up swells from the north, west and south, The best time to visit Portugal for surfing is during October and April and this is when you get to ride the biggest swells. Remember, the water is cold, and have to wear a wetsuit in most of the surf locations around Portugal. The Algarve region makes an exception in this case as it is one of the few places where you can surf wearing board shorts during summer months.

Spain

Surfing at Genoveses beach, Almería, Spain | Image By - diego_cue, CC BY-SA 3.0 Via Wikimedia Commons
Surfing at Genoveses beach, Almería, Spain | Image By – diego_cue, CC BY-SA 3.0 Via Wikimedia Commons

The coastal regions of Spain boast a warm and friendly climate all year round. If you’re looking for the best surfing experience on your vacation in Spain, the coastline facing the Atlantic is where you need to be at. You can ride the best swells at the Bay of Biscay. Even though surfing in Spain can be done all year round summer marks the best time amateur surfers, as waves are gentle and the waters are warm. The time between September and April is ideal for pro surfers as the waves during this time are fairly big and this is the time when the ocean becomes restless.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is known by surf enthusiasts as Asia’s surfing capital as it is home to a stunning coastline which features waves that are big enough to challenge and thrill even the most skilled surfers, Bali is on every surfer’s bucket list and it is certainly a paradise on earth. From the smallest to the mightiest break waves Bali has it all. The best time to surf in Bali is during May through September and the water stays warm throughout the year

Maldives

anonymous, Maldives, from plane, CC BY-SA 3.0 Via Wikimedia Commons
anonymous, Maldives, from plane, CC BY-SA 3.0 Via Wikimedia Commons

Located near the equator and in the tropics, Maldives is one of the best-surfing destinations in the world. The waves here are warm and rise up to shoulder to head-high. Maldives is ideal for amateur surfers and surfers who are looking to polish their skills best time to visit Maldives for surf holidays are between March to October and June to August. It is recommended that you book your accommodation in a Maldives resort prior to your arrival and you can find pretty decent resorts the likes of Anantara Veli Maldives Resort.

Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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