Costa RicaTamarindo
Tamarindo remains to be the most popular and well known, "surf mecca" on the northern pacific coast. This area is centrally located on the coast to offer easy access to a wide variety of surf breaks for all abilities including beach, rivermouth and of course, reef breaks such as Witches Rock and Ollie's Point. "La Cantina" at Playa Pavones On the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica “La Cantina” spot at Playa Pavones is our favorite wave in the country. The waves at “La Cantina” are so long that we recommend walking back to the start over paddling considering that on a good day the ride can last up to three minutes! The wave starts at the mouth of Rio Claro and end after a kilometer, so paddling against the current isn’t a good idea if you want to sustain a complete session. The surfing conditions at Playa Pavones aren’t consistent and considering the long trip we highly recommend going only when you are sure that there will be good setting. After the 3 minutes ride have a drink at “La Cantina” and walk back to enjoy our favorite spot in the country. |
MexicoPuerto Escondido, Oaxaca
The "Mexican Pipeline" at Playa Zicatela is recognized as one of the most legendary surfing waves in the world. The beach gets international attention during the year as it is host to major tournaments (usually in August and November). WWS doesn't recommend this spot for beginner or even intermediate level shredders as waves can reach up to 20 feet depending on the month of the year and the powerful breaks can be quite dangerous. If your up to the challenge the waves are generally more manageable in the dry-season from November to April. Great for spectating because of the proximity of the breaks to the shore. Trocones, Guerrero This once undeveloped fishing village has become a winter escape for North Americans. The pristine cora-sand beach curls toward Manzanillo Bay. Jutting out of the bay is Trocones point renowned for its consistent left point breaks great for all experience levels (but only from October to May as the peak season sees bigger swells with a higher difficulty level). It was coined the "Wave Machine" due to the consistency of its left breaks. CanadaTofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Easily one of, if not the best surfing in Canada. Miles of beach that are lined with endless Surf shops and schools garner comparisons to Byron Bay, Australia. For a while now Tofino has been gaining global acclaim with its first pro surfing competition being held by O'Neil in October of 2009. Tofino attracts all kinds of tourists and free-spirited backpackers which contributes to the awesome vibe of the town itself. Lawrencetown Beach, Nova Scotia A short drive south of Halifax you'll find a unique town full of surfers looking for cold Canadian waves. The best waves come at night like many other east coast surfing spots so when in this town don't hesitate to head down to the beach to catch a redeye ride if you can't sleep. This south facing 1.5 km stretch of sand is considered some of the best surfing in the Maritimes. The beach itself is part of a provincial park and is guarded by the Nova Scotia Lifeguarding Service. |