Going on a surf camp can truly be a life changing experience. Not only do you get to learn or improve your surfing skills but you most importantly have the chance to meet fellow travelers and create strong links that otherwise would not be possible on a regular surf trip.
Surf camps will provide you with everything you need to enjoy your stay and get access to surf coaches, equipment and accommodation, in a safe and fun environment.
The hardest part is now to chose where to go! But hey, it should not be that hard…Here are 10 great surfing destinations to on a surf camp this year!
1. Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a very popular surfing destination for some very good reasons. It has waves literally all year long, consistent tropical weather and a unique “Pura Vida” surf vibe that everyone is looking for.
Beginners and advanced surfers can have a blast down there with a nice variety of surf spots which are mostly beach breaks or point breaks. Waves peak from April to October but conditions stay very enjoyable even through the “low season”, making it a perfect destination for a surf camp all year long.
For a mix of party and surf, you can head to Tamarindo or Jaco which both have a pretty developed touristic infrastructure with many restaurants and bars.
For more tranquility, Nosara and Santa Teresa are both great options in the Nicoya Peninsula while Pavones, further down south has the longest wave in Costa Rica!
Find a Surf Camp in Costa Rica starting as low as $390!
2. Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Surf camps don’t get much better than those in Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra. This part of the world is known as the surfing mecca and surfers from all around the globe pinned this destination on their bucket list.
When the Indian Ocean turns on from April to October, the Mentawai Islands surf spots turn into barrel machines providing surfers with flawless conditions.
Enjoying the Mentawais to the fullest may require a pretty decent surfing level due to the shallow reefs and powerful waves. However, in the low season, it is totally possible for beginners to catch a few waves too.
Find a Surf Camp in the Mentawai Islands starting as low as $1,050!
3. Portugal
Portugal is often referred to as the best surfing destination in Europe due to its insane amount of surf spots along its natural and rugged coastline.
Ericeira, close to Lisbon is also one of the very few World Surfing Reserve and remains a stunning destination for a surf camp. Further down south is the Algarve region which has two great surf towns in Sagres and Lagos.
And of course, Portugal is mostly known in the surfing world for Nazare, the world’s biggest surfable wave!
Find a Surf Camp in Portugal starting at $152!
4. Mexico
Mexico is another awesome place to go on a surf camp due to its consistent surfing conditions, cheap cost of traveling and year-round sunshine.
Sayulita remains one of the best Mexican surf towns to learn how to surf with great small and gentle waves.
Puerto Escondido is also a very popular surf town in Mexico with a lot of surf camps but in peak surfing season, waves can be well overhead which makes it harder for beginners.
Find a Surf Camp in Mexico starting at $248!
5. Morocco
Morocco is a great place to go on a surf camp, being gifted with some of the world’s best point breaks. Even on big days, you can find some surf spots that are more sheltered and beginners can still catch some waves while advanced surfers go out to exposed breaks.
The country of right-hand waves is also a great destination for fun and adventures with amazing raw landscapes and a culture that deserves to be discovered!
Taghazout is Morocco’s best surf town and should be on top of your list of places to visit on a surf trip.
Find a Surf Camp in Morocco starting at $217!
6. Australia
Australia is on every backpackers bucket list for good reasons. This country is huge and offers so many different activities, things to do and places to visit. One of them surely is surfing!
Espacially on Australia’s east coast, you will find many surf camps in Australia which are perfect to learn how to surf…
Find a Surf Camp in Australia for as little as $193!
7. Nicaragua
Northern neighbor of Costa Rica, Nicaragua is known as the offshore wind capital of the world making its surfing conditions incredibly clean and consistent.
Nicaragua is also a bit cheaper and less crowded than Costa Rica which makes it a dream destination to go on a surf camp. Popoyo and San Juan del Sur are both great surf towns which should be considered for your surf trip!
Find a Surf Camp in Nicaragua for as little as $480!
8. Bali, Indonesia
For Many people, Bali is the world’s surfing mecca…
This Indonesian island has many surf spots and some incredibly consistent surfing conditions, making it a perfect place to go on a surf camp. Beginners will want to aim for the beach breaks of Medewi or Canggu while advanced surfers may enjoy more powerful waves like Uluwatu, Padang Padang or Balangan.
Find a surf camp in Bali for as little as $210!
9. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is amongst the best places to go on a surf camp in Asia. This country is an absolute gem with some amazing wildlife, landscapes and beaches.
On the south side, surfing conditions peak from October to April while on the east side, the best waves are found from May to September.
Either way, no matter when you go down to Sri Lanka, there will be waves waiting for you and many surf camps to chose from!
Find a Surf Camp in Sri Lanka for as little as $310!
10. Maldives
Maldives are a true paradise on Earth with thousands of stunning tropical islands and some amazing surf. There are many different ways to experiment a surf camp down here whether you hop on a charter boat, stay at a private island resort or hit the local islands and live the Maldivian life.
Either way, a surf trip to the Maldives is one of the most rewarding experience there is!
Find a Surf Camp or Surf Charter in Maldives starting at $665!
