{"id":11869,"date":"2014-03-26T10:35:02","date_gmt":"2014-03-26T14:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magazine.fourseasons.com\/?p=11869"},"modified":"2026-04-09T02:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:02:21","slug":"where-is-the-worlds-best-surfing-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/discover\/where-is-the-worlds-best-surfing-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the World\u2019s Best Surfing Destination?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"body_block_1\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Trying to determine the world\u2019s best surf spots is akin to asking a child what his or her favourite ice cream flavour is, often resulting in a resounding \u201cAll of them!\u201d Those who love riding the waves can easily find hundreds of great places around the globe to do so. And each region has a prime season, so intrepid surfers must keep on the move to find the \u201cendless wave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>See&nbsp;our picks below for the best places to hang ten, and then share your own&nbsp;in the comments section below.<\/p>\n<h2>North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii<\/h2>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_2\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/north-shore-hawaii-surfer-636x431.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/north-shore-hawaii-surfer-636x431.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Best surfing spots: North Shore in Oahu, Hawaii\">    <\/picture>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Oahu\u2019s North Shore also ranks among the premier surf destinations in the world, thanks to 7 miles (11 kilometres) of pristine beach and astonishingly diverse conditions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline\">\n<p class=\"image-block-credit image-credit\">Photography courtesy Thinkstock<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_86730\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_86730\"><br>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br>\n            <\/button><p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_86730\" class=\"collapse share-options\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&amp;display=popup&amp;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fnorth-shore-hawaii-surfer-636x431.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_3\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>This has long been considered one of the best surfing destinations in the United States, and it\u2019s high time to dismiss the qualifier. Oahu\u2019s North Shore also ranks among the premier surf destinations in the world, thanks to 7 miles (11 kilometres) of pristine beach and astonishingly diverse conditions. The island\u2019s swells both delight and challenge year round, though the time between November and February is big-wave season. Ehukai Beach (home of the Banzai Pipeline), Waimea Bay and the fabled Sunset Beach should be on any serious surfer\u2019s bucket list.<\/p>\n<h2>Huntington Beach, California<\/h2>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_4\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/huntington-beach-surfer-pier-636x431.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/huntington-beach-surfer-pier-636x431.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Best surfing spots: Huntington Beach pier, California\">    <\/picture>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Huntington Beach in California draws millions of visitors each year thanks to its challenging swells, which are easy to catch off the city\u2019s famous pier.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline\">\n<p class=\"image-block-credit image-credit\">Photography courtesy Thinkstock<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_86727\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_86727\"><br>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br>\n            <\/button><p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_86727\" class=\"collapse share-options\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&amp;display=popup&amp;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fhuntington-beach-surfer-pier-636x431.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_5\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>There\u2019s a reason this coastal town is known as \u201cSurf City.\u201d The 3.5-mile (5.6-kilometre) stretch of shoreline draws millions of visitors each year with its challenging swells, which are easy to catch off the city\u2019s famous pier. Visit in the warmer months for sunny California weather and to see some of the sport\u2019s top contenders (think Kelly Slater) compete at the&nbsp;<a class=\"offsite\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usopenofsurfing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Open of Surfing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Uluwatu, Bali<\/h2>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_6\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ulawatu-bali-636x431.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ulawatu-bali-636x431.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Best suring spots: Uluwatu, Bali\">    <\/picture>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Bali\u2019s enticing Uluwatu waves have earned a reputation for scolding the uninitiated and rewarding the accomplished.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline\">\n<p class=\"image-block-credit image-credit\">Photography courtesy Thinkstock<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_86733\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_86733\"><br>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br>\n            <\/button><p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_86733\" class=\"collapse share-options\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&amp;display=popup&amp;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fulawatu-bali-636x431.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_7\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Some surfers have a tendency to exaggerate their accomplishments and abilities. This Indonesian jewel is not the place to do either, unless you\u2019re ready for a healthy serving of humble pie. Bali\u2019s enticing Uluwatu waves have earned a reputation for scolding the uninitiated and rewarding the accomplished. If you find you\u2019ve bitten off too much, chill on the beautiful beaches until the surf calms down, or visit the nearby Uluwatu Temple, a historic site with a magnificent cliff-top location.<\/p>\n<h2>Tamarindo, Costa Rica<\/h2>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_8\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/tamarindo-beach-costa-rica-636x431.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/tamarindo-beach-costa-rica-636x431.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Best surf spots: Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica\">    <\/picture>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Variety is king at Tamarindo Beach in Costa Rica, where experts and neophytes alike will find consistently splendid weather, warm waters and alluring waves.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline\">\n<p class=\"image-block-credit image-credit\">Photography courtesy Thinkstock<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_86732\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_86732\"><br>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br>\n            <\/button><p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_86732\" class=\"collapse share-options\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&amp;display=popup&amp;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Ftamarindo-beach-costa-rica-636x431.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_9\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Diehard surfers in the know have heard of this Central American shoreline, sandwiched between two national parks, where the Tamarindo River meets the Pacific Ocean. Variety is king at Tamarindo Beach in Costa Rica, where experts and neophytes alike will find consistently splendid weather, warm waters and alluring waves. The beach, popularized by the surf film&nbsp;<em>The Endless Summer II<\/em>, draws throngs of surfers with its daring breaks at Playa Grande, Ollie\u2019s Point and Witch\u2019s Rock. Mid-December to April is peak season, but outstanding swells can be had through July.<\/p>\n<h2>Gold Coast, Australia<\/h2>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_10\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/surfers-paradise-beach-australia-636x431.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/surfers-paradise-beach-australia-636x431.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Best surf spots: Surfers Paradise beach in Gold Coast, Australia\">    <\/picture>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Surfers Paradise beach in Queensland deserves a \u201ctruth in advertising\u201d award for its moniker and exceptional variety (as well as its nightlife).<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline\">\n<p class=\"image-block-credit image-credit\">Photography courtesy Thinkstock<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_86731\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_86731\"><br>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br>\n            <\/button><p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_86731\" class=\"collapse share-options\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&amp;display=popup&amp;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fsurfers-paradise-beach-australia-636x431.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_11\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>This gem Down Under offers 70 kilometres (40 miles) of inviting beaches and mighty impressive wave sets throughout the year.&nbsp;<a class=\"offsite\" href=\"http:\/\/www.surfersparadise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Surfers Paradise<\/a>&nbsp;beach in Queensland deserves a \u201ctruth in advertising\u201d award for its moniker and exceptional variety (as well as its nightlife). The shark nets installed along the Gold Coast might alarm first-time visitors, but they also offer peace of mind. Cyclone season, which lasts from November to April, boasts the best waves, while the three months before and after have the best weather.<\/p>\n<h2>Jeffreys Bay, South Africa<\/h2>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_12\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/jeffreys-bay-south-africa-surfing-636x431.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/jeffreys-bay-south-africa-surfing-636x431.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Best surfing spots: Jeffreys Bay in South Africa\">    <\/picture>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Referred to as \u201cJ-Bay,\u201d Jeffreys Bay offers some of the world\u2019s most challenging waves, especially from May to September.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline\">\n<p class=\"image-block-credit image-credit\">Photography courtesy Thinkstock<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_86728\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_86728\"><br>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br>\n            <\/button><p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_86728\" class=\"collapse share-options\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&amp;display=popup&amp;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fjeffreys-bay-south-africa-surfing-636x431.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_13\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Referred to as \u201cJ-Bay,\u201d Jeffreys Bay offers some of the world\u2019s most challenging waves, especially from May to September. J-Bay\u2019s roaring walls, which can easily reach 3.6 metres (12 feet), are a true test for all skill levels, and a variety of breaks\u2014formed by curving reefs and jagged outcrops\u2014make each ride an adventure. Locals flock to Boneyards for a challenge, but the waves at Point promise a longer ride.<\/p>\n<h2>Rio de Janeiro, Brazil<\/h2>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_14\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/barra-da-tijuca-rio-de-janiero-636x431.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/barra-da-tijuca-rio-de-janiero-636x431.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Best surf spots: Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil\">    <\/picture>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">Brazil\u2019s vibrant former capital boasts an abundance of superb surf spots against a backdrop of resplendent white sand, year-round sunshine and 24-hour parties.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline\">\n<p class=\"image-block-credit image-credit\">Photography courtesy Thinkstock<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_86726\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_86726\"><br>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br>\n            <\/button><p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_86726\" class=\"collapse share-options\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&amp;display=popup&amp;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fbarra-da-tijuca-rio-de-janiero-636x431.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_15\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>For a surf destination that has it all, head to Rio de Janeiro. Brazil\u2019s vibrant former capital boasts an abundance of superb surf spots against a backdrop of resplendent white sand, year-round sunshine and 24-hour parties. Barra da Tijuca\u2019s famously consistent swells have attracted many top competitions, and it\u2019s rumoured that surfing in Brazil began at Praia da Arpoador\u2019s famous left-hand break. You\u2019ll also find numerous surf camps in Rio, as well as the prestigious&nbsp;<a class=\"offsite\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aspworldtour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASP World Tour<\/a>, which the city began hosting in 2011.<\/p>\n<h2>Lima, Peru<\/h2>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_16\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image small-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/la-herradura-636x431.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/djdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/la-herradura-636x431.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Best surf spots: La Herradura in Lima, Peru\">    <\/picture>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"image-block-caption image-caption\">The best swells hit Lima\u2019s shores from May to August.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline\">\n<p class=\"image-block-credit image-credit\">Photography courtesy Thinkstock<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_86729\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_86729\"><br>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br>\n            <\/button><p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_86729\" class=\"collapse share-options\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&amp;display=popup&amp;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F03%2Fla-herradura-636x431.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_17\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>There\u2019s no better place to test the Pacific waters than this 250-kilometre (155-mile) stretch along the coast of Peru. The best swells hit Lima\u2019s shores from May to August. La Herradura and Punta Hermosa, a quieter spot, draw riders in with unexplored beaches, and keep them there with exceptional surfing created by uneven reefs in the pristine water.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"body_block_18\" class=\"body-block large-body-media body-block-cta-large-body text-class\">\n<div class=\"large-body-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"section-head\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Your Journey Begins Here<\/h2>\n<p>Select a destination and start exploring<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<picture class=\"cta-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-BAL-970x369.jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-BAL-970x369.jpeg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Bali at Jimbaran Bay\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-BAL-970x369.jpeg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-BAL-300x114.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-BAL-768x292.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-BAL-1024x389.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-BAL.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\">            <\/picture>\n<div class=\"cta-selector-container\">\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"cta-selector dropdown\">\n                        <button class=\"btn btn-default dropdown-toggle\" type=\"button\" id=\"cta-dropdown\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><br>\n                            Bali at Jimbaran Bay                            <span class=\"icon-chevron-down\"><\/span><br>\n                        <\/button><p><\/p>\n<ul id=\"fs-explored-more-cta\" class=\"dropdown-menu\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-dropdown\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/jimbaranbay\/\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-BAL-970x369.jpeg\">Bali at Jimbaran Bay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/sayan\/\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-UBU-970x369.jpeg\">Bali at Sayan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/costarica\/\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-COS-970x369.jpeg\">Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/maui\/\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-MAU-970x369.jpeg\">Hawaii, Maui<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/losangeles\/\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-LAX-970x369.jpeg\">Los Angeles at Beverly Hills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/beverlywilshire\/\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-BEV-970x369.jpeg\">Beverly Wilshire, <span style=\"font-size: .8em;\">Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/westlakevillage\/\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-WES-970x369.jpeg\">Los Angeles, Westlake Village<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/sydney\/\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/property-feature-image-SYD-970x369.jpeg\">Sydney<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>                    <a class=\"large-cta-btn btn btn-primary btn-main\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/jimbaranbay\/\">Explore<\/a>\n                <\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surf\u2019s up! 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