What is the most famous surfing beach?

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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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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Gold Coast, Australia Situated between Brisbane and Byron Bay in southeastern Queensland, the Gold Coast is considered the gold standard for many pro surfers and grommets the world over. It's tough to beat the year-round surfing, well-patrolled beaches, and epic point breaks.

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Oahu, Hawaii, US We finish with the classic, the biggie, the mecca of surf spots: Oahu's North Shore is home to some of the biggest waves and toughest surfing competitions on the planet. The North Shore is where you need to be in winter, while in summer it's the South Shore.

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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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For those into surfing, it is a well-known fact that Newquay in Cornwall is widely known as the surfing capital of the UK, but our data puts Croyde in Devon at the top. Read on to discover the other most sought-after surfing destinations throughout the country.

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1. NAZARE, PORTUGAL. Nazare is home to the worlds biggest waves, clocking in a record breaking 86ft!

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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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Mullaghmore Head might just be the biggest wave in the British Isles, it's certainly one of the biggest waves in Europe! Often whipped up by high winds and bracing rain, this left-hand beach break only forms at high tide. This is a rare wave, but when it strikes there are some epic slabs and truly wild drops.

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The Cribbar is probably England's biggest surfable wave. It is pretty fickle and only gets really good a few times a decade.

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Surfing in the UK and Ireland can be incredible throughout the winter. As Summer turns to Autumn and into early winter, the residual heat from the summer lingers and the water can feel pleasant for a long time.

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The biggest danger of night surfing is of course low visibility. Lesser the light, more prone you are to get hurt or to get disoriented when a wave hit. This means that you should be well prepared when you are surfing at night.

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