![]() ![]() These days, you don’t need to be a hardcore surfer to enjoy the waves, with a variety of surf schools to choose from. Thanks to its long, righthand point breaks, Morocco has been a popular winter destination for European surfers since the 1970s, with convoys of VW campervans parked beside the various breaks. Canoe’s is the most popular, and consequently most crowded, break but you’ll be among beginners so catching waves is relatively easy.īoards can be rented from the shacks on the beach by the hour or take a lesson from one of the many surf schools in the area.īest time to go: There are waves year round although the Hawaiian summer from June to August sees consistent south swells. ![]() The gentle rolling waves of Waikiki are perfect for beginners, offering long rides and a (mostly) fun, easy going atmosphere. Thankfully, surfing is back bigger than ever. What better place to learn to surf than the home of surfing itself? Hawaii’s ancient kings rode the surf on crude wooden boards before missionaries in the 19th century frowned on the sport for being a godless activity. Zed offers two-hour lessons on easy-to-ride foam surfboards, plus a range of accommodation options near the point.īest time to go: Anytime, although the rainy season from June to October may limit your tanning time. Former competitive surfer and Barbadian local Zed Layson runs the popular Zed’s Surfing Adventures. Located on Barbados’s more protected southern coast, Surfer’s Point in Inch Marlowe is the perfect location to learn to surf in an idyllic, tropical setting. After 10 PM, the clubs come alive, the clientèle spurred on by cheap cocktails and refreshing bottles of Sagres beer for just €2.īest time to go: Northern hemisphere spring and autumn to avoid the summer crowds and higher prices. A variety of great waves are within a 30-minute drive, including the protected break at Arrifana - a favourite for learners at low tide.Īmong the surf schools based in Lagos, Surf Experience is the longest established and one of the best.Īfter a day spent learning to surf, refuel at one of Lagos’ cheap but delicious restaurants. While there are rarely waves in Lagos itself, this picturesque Algarve town is the base for many surf schools in the region, and it’s not hard to see why. When the wind picks up in the afternoon there’s a bunch of options to keep you busy, from practising yoga in Ubud to partying late at Ku De Ta in Seminyak.īest time to go: May to September for offshore winds and a party atmosphere. Various beach huts rent old surfboards for about 20,000 rupiah per hour. The long sandy stretch of beach in front of the famous Kuta and Legian tourist strip can turn on fun waves for beginners in small swells - but watch the currents when it’s bigger. On an island famous for its grinding left-hand reef breaks, Bali still offers great options for learners. Or stay at the Byron Bay YHA (formerly J’s Bay), complete with pool.īest time to go: March to May for warm weather and consistent swell. There’s a variety of waves to suit different levels, from gentle rollers off Watego Beach to the beach breaks of Tallows and The Wreck (in small swells).īyron Bay Surf School offers both lessons and accommodation. ![]() This one-time sleepy dairy town turned hippie-surfer-stockbroker enclave is quite possibly the best place in the country, maybe the world, to learn to surf. ![]()
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