Surf Spots
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1.- Hawaii (USA)
Oahu, Pipeline, Sunset and Waimea on the North Shore are truly the highest ranking surfing sites. World class surfers generally come between October and May. You can expect waves towering to 25 feet. The best place for beginners, is at Waikiki Beach Center and Queens at Kuhio Beach. On Maui, the best site is Honolua Bay wgere you can sign up for private or group lessons. And for serious surfers, Hanalei Bay and Tunnels will be the main attraction.

2.- Indonesia
Bali is an excellent place to start your surfing adventure (Avoid going during dry season - June-August). The best spot in Bali is Uluwatu where you will find big waves that break over jagged reefs. Padang Padang is just down the beach from Uluwatu. It is dangerous here because the waves break near a cliff. A safer alternative will be Kuta Beach, where the sand break is California-like normally not seen in Indonesia.

3.- South Africa
On the Southeast Coast, The Point at Jeffreys Bay is a dangerous and beatiful site. Since the 1960's, this point-break has attracted die-hard surfers from around the world. Surf conditions are best between May and December. Be careful, this place is notoriously cold and sharky.

4.- California (USA)
Santa Cruz near the Monterey Bay area, offers consistent quality surf at its year-round breaks. Wear a full wetsuitsince the water is always cold. The most popular spot is Steamer Lane near the Lighthouse Point. Another common spot is PleasurePoint, heavely surfed, attracts all level of surfers. A good spot for beginners is Davenport Landing, being a popular summer spot.

5.- Baja, Mexico
An hour south of San Diego is Ensenada, where you can take a boat ride to the Island of Todos Santos (home of the big wave called "Killers"). Another spot, Isla Natividad is famous for its many fine breaks. If you are looking for dangerous waves to challenge, Punta Abreojos is the place to go. The major surf spots are Zippers and Shipwrecks producing waves of up to 7 feet high.

6.- France
If you are looking for a mix of quality surf, medieval castles, topless beaches, great night clubs and international people, Biarritz is the place to visit. The main strand in Biarritz is Grande Plage, where conditions are best from late summer to early fall.

7.- Fiji
Tavarua Surf Camp offers visitors a carefree surf vacation. The main surf spot called Restaurants (because tubes peel off in front of the eatery) is an excellent place to surf where the swell exceeds 4 feet.

8.- Australian
Queensland's Gold Coast you will find spots that have produced some of the surfing's biggest names. Wave conditions can change quickly due to beach erosion. There are other three major spots in Australia, Burleigh Heads, Kirra Point and Duranbah. These three places are considered some of the world's best consistent surf spots. Swell with right and left peak can range between 8-10 feet.