25 Best Surf Spots Worldwide for Every Skill Level from Beginners to Pros

The historical birthplace of modern surfing, offering long, gentle rolling waves over a sandy bottom that are ideal for those catching their first wave.

Perhaps the most famous wave on Earth, known for its massive, hollow tubes breaking over a shallow, jagged reef. Strictly for professional and elite surfers.

Set beneath a stunning cliffside temple, this world-class left-hand reef break offers multiple sections that challenge experienced and pro-level surfers.

A laid-back coastal town famous for 'The Pass,' a long right-hand point break that provides friendly, peeling waves perfect for longboarders and beginners.

Affectionately known as 'J-Bay,' it is home to one of the fastest, most perfect right-hand point breaks in the world, a staple on the professional world tour.

A bustling surf town with consistent swells and warm water. The main beach offers forgiving waves and a sandy bottom, making it a top choice for learning.

Renowned for having the 'heaviest wave in the world,' this reef break produces thick, square barrels that demand absolute precision and courage from pros.

Europe's only World Surfing Reserve, featuring a diverse range of breaks from the beginner-friendly Foz do Lizandro to the powerful reef at Ribeira d'Ilhas.

A powerful left-hand reef break located off Tavarua Island. It is a dream destination for advanced surfers seeking long, high-speed barrels in tropical water.

Known as the surfing capital of Europe, its beach breaks produce heavy, barreling waves comparable to the best reef breaks, attracting the world's best.

The ultimate starting point for beginners in Asia, featuring a long stretch of sand and soft, easy-to-ride white water waves perfect for surf schools.

A legendary, extremely long sand-bottomed left-hand point break. It is considered one of the most physically demanding and rewarding waves for pros.

An iconic California point break that defined surf culture. Its peeling right-handers at First Point are the global gold standard for intermediate longboarding.

Home to the famous 'Cloud 9' break, this island offers a mix of hollow reef barrels for experts and softer reef breaks for progressing intermediates.

Famous for Manu Bay, an incredibly long and consistent left-hand point break that provides a world-class canvas for intermediate to advanced surfers.

The site of the world's largest surfed waves. The underwater canyon creates gargantuan peaks that are reserved exclusively for elite big-wave professionals.

Home to Trestles, a high-performance 'skatepark' wave. Lower Trestles is a world-renowned cobblestone peak that serves as a proving ground for pros.

A premier winter surf destination offering a variety of right-hand point breaks, including the world-famous Anchor Point for experts and Panoramas for beginners.

A long, mellow right-hand point break that is perfect for intermediate surfers looking to improve their turns in a warm, tropical environment.

Steamer Lane offers world-class waves for experts, while nearby Cowell’s Beach provides one of the most famous longboard waves for beginners in the US.

Part of the 'Superbank,' this is one of the world's most crowded and perfect right-handers, demanding high-level skill to navigate the hollow sections.

Known for Supertubos, a powerful and fast beach break often called the 'European Pipeline,' a regular stop for the World Surf League pro tour.

Playa Guiones offers an incredibly consistent beach break that works at all tides, making it one of the best locations in the world for intermediate progression.

The surf capital of Ireland, featuring 'The Peak,' a high-performance reef break for experts, and long sandy beaches for those learning in cold-water conditions.

Located in the Basque Country, this river mouth sandbar produces a long, world-class left-hand barrel that is a bucket-list wave for expert surfers globally.