Is surfing better in Florida or California?

Florida: Florida's east coast and Gulf coast offer surfers a unique experience with warm waters and a tropical climate. While Florida doesn't have the consistent, high-quality waves found in California and Hawaii, it has its own charm and attracts surfers looking for a different vibe and milder conditions.



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Florida is the hotter and more humid state when compared to California; you might even want to call it tropical. Although Florida doesn't have as much of a diverse landscape as the Golden State, it has miles of incredible beaches, and life is very much focused on the coast.

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Huntington Beach officially adopted the Surf City USA nickname in 1991.

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Cocoa Beach is located on a barrier island, nestled in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River Lagoon on the Central East Coast of Florida.

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Florida's typical surfing season runs from early August through winter and well into mid-spring. The main swell season is winter, from November to March. The swells originate from North Atlantic low pressures, generating waves up to three meters.

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Water Temperature: The water temperature in South Florida can vary depending on the time of year and location. During the winter months, the water can be quite chilly in Central and North Florida, so a full wetsuit with boots may be necessary. In the summer, it's usually boardshorts and a rashguard will suffice.

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The waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the East Coast of Florida are, in general, known to have more wave action than the Gulf Coast.

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Oahu, Hawaii, USA CNN named Oahu's Pipeline as the world's number 1 surf spot, though only experts will be able to ride these legendary 6-meter waves. Fortunately, there are also plenty of other breaks located on the island that is the birthplace of modern surfing.

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  • Nicaragua. Popoyo. MOST CONSISTENT SURF. ...
  • Costa Rica. Nosara. BEST BEACH BREAK. ...
  • Bali. Uluwatu. MOST SCENIC. ...
  • Fiji. Cloudbreak. BEST SPOT TO WATCH PRO SURFERS. ...
  • South Africa. Jeffreys Bay. BEST POINT BREAK. ...
  • Puerto Rico. Rincon. BEST SURF IN THE CARIBBEAN. ...
  • Portugal. Nazare. HEAVIEST WAVE. ...
  • Philippines. Siargao. BEST REEF BREAK.


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The first surfing references were found in Polynesia. Cave painting from the 12th Century show people riding on waves. In the course of seafarings, Polynesians brought surfing to Hawaii and the sport went viral. Surfing in Hawaii wasn't only a sport but also an important part of the religion.

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But when it comes to epic waves, there's only one place on earth known as the “surf capital of the world.” The epic beach we're talking about is Pichilemu. Pichilemu is located in the center of Chile, right by the coast. It is a rough three-hour drive from Chile's capital, Santiago, to Pichilemu.

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