Where is the safest place to surf?

Top 3 Family Surf Destinations
  • Portugal. Portugal is known among surfers for having some of the best waves in Europe, however, there's one town that sticks out, that of Ericeira. ...
  • Bali. Now, of course, you knew we were going to mention Bali. ...
  • Costa Rica.




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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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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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Avoid Feeding Time Dawn and dusk are prime feeding times for sharks. Unfortunately, those are also the hours surf conditions are typically at their best.

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Most shark experts agree that the reason sharks attack humans (and specifically surfers) unprovoked is simply due to a case of mistaken identity, pointing out the similarity in shape between a surfboard and a seal.

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