What is the surf capital of North America?

Located in Orange County, California, Huntington Beach is touted as the official surf city in the USA. A classic beach break, Huntington Beach catches any swell even if other spots remain flat. You can visit any time but the best swells usually come out in winter, which is also when the summer crowds are absent.



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

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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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According to surf historians, Huntington Beach was first surfed in 1907 by Hawaiian waterman and surfing pioneer George Freeth. Huntington Beach officially adopted the Surf City USA nickname in January 2008 after a long and tense trademark dispute between the Southern California city and Santa Cruz.

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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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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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North Shore, O?ahu Stretching for more than 7 miles, the beaches of the North Shore host the world's premier surfing competitions during the peak winter months, including the biggest of them all, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (November - December).

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North Shore Surf Spots (Beginner to Experienced)
  • –Pua'ena Point: ...
  • –Kawela bay: ...
  • –Turtle Bay*: ...
  • –Chuns: ...
  • –Haleiwa Ali'i Beach Park: ...
  • –Sunset Beach: ...
  • –Pipeline*: The waves here tend to be very steep and break on a shallow reef. ...
  • –Waimea: This location is one of the most famous waves of the North Shore.


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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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San Diego is one of the biggest surfing cities in the world.

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Cocoa Beach may be the surf capital of Florida, but there are plenty of things to do when the waves are flat (or your arms are sore). Surf addicts can visit the Florida Surf Museum inside the Ron Jon Surf Shop, which has a rotation of cool events and exhibits.

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