Is the East or West Coast better for surfing?

Well, Mike, you're pretty right on: west coasts do get better surf than east coasts, the world over. By better we mean west coasts are given to long-interval groomed groundswells over reefs, rather than scrappy, short-interval windswells. And no, it's not just luck. It's actually pretty simple.



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The continental shelf on the East Coast stretches out hundreds of miles from shore and breaks up larger ground swells before they reach the shore. So, for most of the year, the Atlantic has significantly smaller and weaker surf than the West Coast.

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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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Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in the region, and southern ocean swells bless their beaches with consistent waves groomed by morning offshore winds each day. Playa Nosara is a popular spot for yoga enthusiasts, and also home to some of the best surf schools on the planet.

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Pipeline Beach, Hawaii Considered by many to be a surfing mecca, Pipeline is known for its legendary waves, quality and consistency, challenge and adrenaline rush. Located on the north shore of the island of Oahu, it is known for producing some of the most perfect and challenging barrels in the world.

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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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Welcome To Huntington Beach, California - Surf City, USA. ® Located in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego, with three airports near Huntington Beach.

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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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