Here is a list of 10 waves and surf spots which are perfect for intermediate surfers to take their surfing to the next level!

1. Manu Bay, New Zealand

Manu Bay is the main break in Raglan, is a great surf town for intermediate surfers. This long left-hand point break is super consistent and isn’t too heavy or scary. It is a great surf spot for intermediate surfers to practice their rail game on a safe, yet punchy wave.

2. Superbank, Australia

Located in Coolangatta, on Australia’s east coast, Superbank is an amazing point break running over a man made sand bar which creates a perfect wave for surfers of all levels. While being one of the most crowded wave in the world, intermediate surfers can have a lot of fun riding this long wave all the way to Kirra.

3. Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a an amazing surfing destination for intermediate surfers and Arugam Bay is the best place to surf within the country. Being a bit more remote than the popular southern coast, Arugam Bay has some amazing point breaks like Peanut Farm, Elephant Rock and Whiskey Point which are all great waves for intermediate surfers.

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4. Pavones, Costa Rica

Pavones is the longest wave in Costa Rica and remains an amazing place for intermediate surfers to practice their carves in a remote environment. This small surf town is absolutely charming and hosts arguably one of the best waves in Central America!

Read our complete surfing guide to Pavones, Costa Rica

5. Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa

Jeffrey’s Bay is a higher skill level wave than most spots on that list being a fast right-hand track with some challenging hollow sections. However, an intermediate surfer looking for a great challenge will have a blast surfing down in Jeffrey’s Bay!

6. Anchor Point, Morocco

Anchor Point is one of Morocco’s most famous surf spots due to its consistency and overall wave quality. It is a perfect point break which tends to get heavy on larger swells but on most days, intermediate surfers can have an absolute blast at Anchor Point. Taghazout is a famous surf town next to Anchor Point and is a great place to stay on a surf trip to Morocco!

7. Playa Colorado, Nicaragua

Playa Colorado is a perfect surf spot for intermediate surfers to practice their barrel riding skills on a safe, sandy ocean bottom. In Nicaragua, almost every day has offshore wind so you don’t have to worry about conditions consistency and you can just focus on surfing all day, every day.

8. Uluwatu, Indonesia

Uluwatu is one of the best left-hand waves in the world and a great surf spot for intermediate surfers. When Uluwatu is on, it is a long, sometimes hollow wave that is absolutely picture perfect. If the crowd is too heavy, you can always explore the rest of Bukit Peninsula and score Padang Padang or Balangan.

9. Honolua Bay, Hawaii

Honolua Bay is a great winter surfing spot on the north-west side of the island of Maui. If Hawaii is often seen as an advanced surfing destination, it is also a great place for intermediate surfers to improve their surfing and get out of their comfort zone. During winter, waves in Hawaii can often reach 10 feet+ in size.

Read our surfing guide to Maui, Hawaii

10. Bocas del Toro, Panama

Bocas del Toro is an archipelago located on the Caribbean side of Panama with great surf spots for intermediate surfers. Isla Carenero is the most popular island and has several breaks and surf spots for surfers of all levels.

Read our complete surfing guide to Bocas del Toro, Panama

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As an intermediate surfer, you’ve likely outgrown sloppy beach breaks and are ready to challenge yourself on more powerful waves, maybe even some reef breaks. If you’re looking to push your skills in a safe but exciting way, here are 10 of the best surfing destinations for intermediate surfers around the world.

1. Indonesia

With some of the world’s most pristine and consistent waves, Indonesia is for sure a dreamy destination for intermediate surfers. While most waves are reef breaks, the surf in Indonesia is not strictly reserved for expert surfers. 

Surf spots like Uluwatu and Padang Padang offer a great challenge to surfers looking to improve their game.

Read our complete surfing guide to Bali, Indonesia

2. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an awesome tropical surfing destination with a lot of gentle waves and reef breaks. Arugam Bay, on the east side of the island is likely to please most intermediate surfers with a great selection of point breaks.

Read our complete surfing guide to Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

3. Hawaii

While Hawaii is often associated with powerful, expert-only waves, there are plenty of intermediate-friendly breaks across all major islands. Spots like Waikiki on Oahu or Lahaina Breakwall on Maui provide the perfect environment to progress safely in the birthplace of surfing.

Read : How to chose the right Hawaiian island on a surf trip

4. Nicaragua

Thanks to its unique geography and reliable offshore winds (over 300 days per year), Nicaragua offers consistent surf with fewer crowds. Playa Colorado is a great beach break where intermediate surfers can practice barrel riding over a soft, sandy bottom.

Read our complete surfing guide to Playa Colorado, Nicaragua

5. Morocco

Morocco is famous for its endless right-hand point breaks that are perfect for building confidence and style. Anchor Point in Taghazout is one of the best intermediate surf spots, offering long, rideable walls in a laid-back surf town.

Read our complete surfing guide to Taghazout, Morocco

6. Panama

Panama has a unique position with great surf spots both on the Pacific coast and on the Caribbean side. Intermediate surfers find a great challenge in Bocas del Toro as these amazing islands offer great surf breaks.

Read our complete surfing guide to Bocas del Toro, Panama

7. Maldives

Maldives represent paradise on Earth for most travelers and that is the case for surfers as well. With so many islands, there are a lot of surf spots to explore along the archipelago. Meanwhile, Maldives receive the same great swells that Indonesia receive every season.

Read our complete guide to Maldives

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8. Philippines

The island of Siargao, in the Philippines is a paradise on Earth for intermediate surfers. Siargao is known for the surf spot Cloud Nine, which is an advanced wave. However, there are several more surf spots around the island which will suit intermediate surfers. 

Read our complete guide to Siargao Island, Philippines

9. New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the most beautiful and livable countries in the world and it also has a great surfing scene. Raglan, on the west side of North Island is a perfect place for intermediate surfers as it has a few amazing point breaks like Manu Bay.

Read our complete surfing guide to Raglan, New Zealand

10. El Salvador

With a great mix of point breaks, reef breaks and beach breaks, El Salvador is arguably the best surfing destination in Central America. It is a cheap destination that remains not as crowded as Costa Rica or Mexico. Punta Roca is a perfect surf spot for intermediate surfers as a long, peeling right hand break.

Read our complete surfing guide to El Salvador

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