Portugal is a contender for the best surf in all of Europe, and one of the best destinations in the world for a surf trip. While you’ve surely heard of Nazarre, the surf in Portugal is more than that. It’s a rich surfing history in Cascais. It’s world class barrels at Supertubos. It’s sunny, dreamy…
Planning a surf trip to Costa Rica? After deciding where and when to go, the next step is to actually pack for your surf trip. And packing for a Costa Rica surf trip is definitely different from packing for a more general trip to Costa Rica. There are a few things to consider, like: Will…
Costa Rica has some of the best surfing in the world- for beginners, intermediate, and advanced surfers alike. If you’re wanting to learn how to surf, the warm waters, consistent swells, and variety of beaches make Costa Rica a great place to learn! However, there are a ton of different beaches in Costa Rica, and…
Nosara Costa Rica is a quaint surf town located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. In Nosara, you can find great surf, unspoiled beaches, and delicious restaurants. Due to its growing popularity, it can be difficult to find accommodations in Nosara, particularly during the high season in Costa Rica, from late November- April. To…
Big Sur California is a famous 90 mile stretch of rugged California coastline. It’s known for breathtaking views, redwoods, waterfalls, and of course, surfing. Big Sur surfing is unique from other surf spots in California. It’s extremely isolated, and the surf and beaches are particularly rugged and wild. What this means for surfers is uncrowded…
Puerto Viejo is a small but busy surf town on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coastline. It is best known for black sand beaches, crystal clear waters, reggae music, and an overall, laid-back vibe. The Puerto Viejo surf is notoriously gnarly, and hosts the infamous Salsa Brava, AKA the Costa Rican Pipeline, as well as a few…
Cayucos, California is a small coastal town located in San Luis Obispo, California. This small town is home to about 6 miles of beautiful, clean coastline- and plenty of awesome waves. I grew up surfing in San Luis Obispo County, and something about the Cayucos surf always brought me back. Maybe it was the uncrowded lineups,…
Playa Avellanas is one of the most fun and beautiful surf breaks in all of Costa Rica. Aptly nicknamed “Little Hawaii”, this fun surf break has plenty to offer. From gentle, tiny longboarding waves, to a steeper faster shortboarding wave, there is something for every surfer at Playa Avellanas. If you’re intrigued by this lesser-known…
Planning a surf trip to Costa Rica? One of the surf spots likely to pop up on your radar right away is Jaco, Costa Rica. The surfing in Jaco is definitely a local experience, as Jaco is the largest beach town in Costa Rica that is near San Jose, the capital. While surfing in Jaco…
Without a doubt, Costa Rica is one of the best surf destinations in the world. After all, it’s hard to beat 83 degree water, friendly locals, and 365 days of blissful Costa Rica surf. Over the past few decades, there has been a huge surge in Costa Rica’s popularity as a surfing destination. There is…