Swell Watch, check the waves

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Surfing all over the world. A few of the greatest surf spots

Location : Gold Coast, Australia.

Its no secret that Australia has some of the best beaches and waves that any surfer could ask for. Gold Coast City is located in the southeast corner of Queensland and is renowned for its sunny subtropical climate.














Location: Mentawai Islands, Indonesia


The Mentawai islands are a chain of about 70 individual islands off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. There are four main islands (Siberut, Sipora, North Pagi, and South Pagi) that block most swells from reaching the mainland on Sumatra. These main islands are the most notable for the best waves in the country. Access is only by ferries or boat.
 




Location : Jeffreys Bay, South Africa


Jeffreys Bay is located in eastern cape province of South Africa, an hour drive outside port elizabeth. This is one of the most famous surfing destination during the months of June, July, August (winter months). Jeffreys Bay is also renowned for its blue flag beaches and for hosting the annual Billabong Pro WCT surfing event at Supertubes during July.








Location: Fuerteventura, Spain


Fuerteventura is the second largest of the canary islands and 90km for the coast of Africa. The island has the best surf amonst the chain of islands. It is a highly populated surf location due to the warm climate which is cooled by the atlantic and gives warmth in the early morning and late afternoons.Fuerteventura is one of the best places in Europe for heavy, uncrowded waves. The best time for a surf trip to Fuerteventura is from autumn to spring although waves can be had all year round.
 


Location : Costa Rica


Costa Rica has been known as the surfer's ultimate paradise. Located in central america, it is bordered by nicaragua, panama, pacific ocean and the carribean sea.. It is known as the place for "hardcore" surfers who want to challenge themselves as well as experience the best surf. Waves are consistent year round and also have many great surf spots. Both coastlines produces great waves with the major swell season starting from April and ending in October.




                     

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