How to plan your round the world surfing trip

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We specialise in round the world trips so it's easy to take you to all of the best surf spots on one round the world trip. It's much cheaper than multiple individual holidays and we can build a ticket that will take you to even the most far-flung waves. We can help you visit the Mentawais, G land, Ullawatu, Lakey Peaks, Bells Beach, Teahupoo and Jeffery’s Bays in one ultimate surf trip. Even as you've been reading this countless perfect empty sets have come and gone. Do yourself a favour and start planning the surf trip of a lifetime!

Ultimate 'Endless Summer' round the world surf trip

London – Jeffery’s Bay - Sri Lanka: Arugam Bay & Hikkaduwa – Kuala Lumpur: Wave Pool - Mentawais // G land // Uluwatu // Kuta Lombok – Margaret River (Australia) // Bells Beach // Bondi // Byron Bay - Raglan - Teahupoo (Tahiti) OR Tavarua (Fiji) - Los Angeles // San Francisco – London

Planning all aspects of your surf trip

We're one of the few companies who can offer tailor made round the world surf holidays - everything from surf advice to flights, accommodation, tours and campervans. We'll take the hassle out of your adventure, helping you with your surfboard carriage on the flights, advising when to go to each destination to get the best waves, being contactable throughout your trip, and offering a date change service so all you have to do is worry about which board shorts to wear!

If you have a non-surfing partner, don't worry there will be plenty of un-missable sights for them to see and paradise beaches to enjoy. Also this trip can be mixed with diving, kite surfing and cultural activities to ensure you make the most of each destination.

South Africa, Jeffrey’s Bay

The best time to surf at Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa is in the months of June, July and August, but swells do hit the bay between April and September. More info on Jeffrey's Bay

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the most reliable surf destinations in the Indian Ocean. Since the early 60’s Sri Lanka has attracted surfers from all over the world with the surf points located on the south and east coasts with Hikkaduwa and Arugam Bay being the most popular.

There are many uncrowded “secret spots” to be found too, ask us for tips! The high season in the west-east (Hikkaduwa, Midigama etc.) is from November until March and then on the east coast (Arugam Bay) it's from May until September.  

More info on Sri Lanka's best surf spots and when to go

Kuala Lumpur Wave Pool

Why not spend a day trying out the Kuala Lumpur wave pool to break up the journey between flights?

It's the largest artificial wave pool in the world which offers consistent 4-8ft waves, you can catch up to 29 waves in one hour!

Indonesia

With our itinerary, you can travel overland through Indonesia from the Mentawais through to Lombok and catch waves in Sumatra, Java, Bali and more along the way!

The Mentawai Islands are off the West coast of Sumatra Indonesia are a chain of about 70 islands they are one of the most consistent surf destinations in the world and are widely known as the KING of surf destinations. They offer waves from beginner to pro and the best months to surf the Mentawais are from March to November.

From the Mentawais you can travel on to G-Land, another internationally renowned surf break in Grajagan Bay offering one of the world’s best left hand waves! From here the Bali breaks are only half a day away, where you can test yourself at Uluwatu entering through the famous cave or the dangerous and hollow wave of Padang Padang.

After busy Bali you can continue on to the quieter Kuta Lombok where they also have world class waves to be ridden!

See which Indonesia surf spots you could visit on your way 

Australia

The Mecca of surfing, with all abilities catered for! Our round the world trip offers the ultimate overland surf trip. Starting in Western Australia you can surf in Perth and then travel down to test your nerves a Margaret River.

Continue on and catch some waves in Esperance, then there’s Bells Beach and Tasmania to test out, leading on to the beaches and breaks of New South Wales, finishing in Brisbane, not too far from the surf town of Byron Bay.

Get an idea of the number of breaks Australia has to offer!

New Zealand

With over 350 surf spots (the majority on New Zealand's North Island) including Ragland, made famous in the 1960's film 'Endless Summer'- you'll surely find a spot that suits you.

In addition to the surf you can try one of the many other adrenaline activities on offer in New Zealand, maybe a bit of Skydiving over Lake Taupo and some snowboard shredding at the Cardrona Alpine Resort?

See the kind of surf New Zealand has to offer

Fiji

If you surf, you will have heard of Fiji’s legendary breaks such as 'Swimming Pools', 'Restaurants' and of course, 'Cloud Break'. Not so long ago, those breaks were for the exclusive use of resorts such as Namotu and Tavarua, however that’s no longer the case. Now anyone can surf these breaks and you can surf year around in Fiji.

See more about Fiji’s surf destinations

We can help book your boat passes to the Fijian islands and find you budget accommodation. If you would like to stay somewhere a little nicer check out our Fiji Hotels

Tahiti

Tahiti in French Polynesia is a tropical wave factory, offering waves from beginner to pro! Any trip should include a visit to Teahupoo - just to watch; this is not a place for beginners; it isn't even a place for good surfers, you have to be top of the TOP to surf here. It's absolute beauty to watch a well-ridden wave, even if for most people, it's armchair surfing!

We offer plenty of hotels in Tahiti - here's just a small sample of our Tahiti Hotels. Why not treat yourself to a stay at the Intercontinental Resort & Spa in Moorea, home to left and right breaks on the doorstep!

See what kind of waves Tahiti has to offer

California

With just under 500 breaks in California, you'll be spoilt for choice! Hang out and surf in world-renowned spots like Malibu and Trestles.

We can arrange your accommodation en route and fix you up with a funky Escape campervan to carry your board and discover the coast!

Why not co-ordinate your trip dates so you can see the best surfers in the world ripping it up on the ASP World Championship Tour?

Tailor-made surf itineraries around the world

If this trip is not quite perfect, we are happy to tailor make round the world surf itineraries, just contact Sara with your ideal route or request a quote for your dream itinerary! If you enjoy diving - see our how to dive the world trip too.

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About Sara: Sara is Travel Nation's resident water sports enthusiast having surfed, windsurfed, kite boarded and dived her way around the world. She grew up with water sports and also has a passion for under water photography. She spent 3 months working on a specialist dive boat in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia getting her advanced certificate, exploring both the inner barrier reef and also the outer Great Barrier Reef where all the big things and untouched coral can be found! She has also spent time diving in Cairns, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines and enjoys spotting the big stuff. She also specialises in Underwater Photography and her dream is to dive with giant Manta Rays and a Hammerhead shark (which apparently she looks like!) but she has a fear of giant squid!

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