3 Best Surfing Destinations for 2024

 

When surfers look for their next destination for a surf trip, a few things come in consideration. Quality of waves, affordability and convenience. In 2024, some surfing destinations emerge as favorites amongst the surfing community.

Here are 3 of the most promising surfing destinations for 2024…

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1. Indonesia

Indonesia is still one the best surfing destinations in the world and that will not change in 2024. Whether you want to tackle the heavy waves of Mentawai Islands, learn how to surf in Canggu or perfect your carving game at Mawi Beach, Indonesia can still please every type of surfer on the planet.

Read our complete surfing guide to Indonesia

 

 

2. Portugal

Not only is Portugal the best surfing destination in Europe, it is also amongst the cheapest countries on the continent. Portugal has some amazing beach breaks in Sagres, Ericeira and Peniche that will allow beginners to learn how to surf during the summer months. From september on, waves really pick up in size and Portugal becomes a great surfing destination for intermediate and advanced surfers.

Read our complete surfing guide to Portugal

 

 

3. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a great surfing destination for beginners and intermediate surfers, having a big variety of surf spots. On the south side, towns like Hikkaduwa and Ahangama have great beach and reef breaks with mellow waves. 

On the east side is the astonishing surf town of Arugam Bay which bursts with wildlife and amazing point breaks. 

Read our surfing guide to Sri Lanka