Surf Travel Journal
Chase the Perfect Wave
Surf travel stories, destination guides, and trip inspiration from Hawaii, Bali, and Costa Rica.
From the Journal
Fresh stories from the road and the lineup.
Packing for a Costa Rica Surf Trip
A short list of gear that actually earns its space in the board bag.
North Shore Season: A First-Timer's Guide
What to expect when winter swell hits Oahu's seven-mile miracle.
Bukit Peninsula: Bali's Best Dry-Season Breaks
Uluwatu, Bingin, and Padang Padang light up from April through October.
Surf Destinations
Where to go next.
Nazaré
Portugal
A fishing town on Portugal's Silver Coast that produces the largest surfable waves on earth. The Nazaré Canyon funnels North Atlantic swell into Praia do Norte, where faces regularly exceed 60 feet. Strictly a tow-in and big-wave arena, but the cliff-top viewing at Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo makes it a world-class spectator break too.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Year-round swell on the Pacific coast with beginner-friendly beach breaks and jungle backdrops.
Bali
Indonesia
Warm water, consistent swell, and everything from mellow beach breaks to reeling reef barrels.