Since this is my first post on this message board I would like to introduce myself. My name is Nuno, 31 years old and I'm from Portugal. In May I would like to spend 2 weeks in a surf trip. I had done surf for 3 years before but since 8 years ago I have not been in touch with the modality. When I was used to do surf I wasn't capable to do it very well. Because of this I would like to found some place where I can improve my skills and catch some good waves. As I am going solo I was also interested in a place where I can meet other people. Any suggestions welcome.
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Suggestion for a surf trip in May
- Thread starter elevenoceans
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You can surf the beachbreaks of Southern France or Spain. If you want to go far, Costa Rica in Central America is a fun trip at that time with many traveling surfers and tourists to meet. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I am also thinking if Indonesia doesn't have the qualities I am looking for compared with Costa Rica.
eleven oceans:
You have some *great* options near by that won't require much travel time - and more importantly - a lot of money.
Ireland has underestimated surf. Check out Surfline.com's Travel write up on Ireland by clicking here. As said before, the SW corner of Spain and France is very good for surf. There is a reason why the World Pro Tour comes to that area every year in October; b/c the waves are off the chain! Read up more on France & Spain at Surfline by clicking here.
Indonesia is (a) far away and would be an expensive flight but more importantly (b) it is NOT a place for beginners. The waves are hollow, powerful, and break over reef which will cut you badly if you fall. Costa Rica has some beginner-friendly surf spots but it could be expensive to get to. Read up on Costa Rica by clicking here. Prior to the Tsunami I would have also recommended the Maldives but we'll all have to just wait and see how this small island country recovers.
Since you are a beginner, I would focus on surfing more of the areas close to your home. The last thing you want to do is spend a TON of money to travel far away, where you may or may not get good waves, and have to deal with all the logistics of traveling abroad.
My $00.02,
You have some *great* options near by that won't require much travel time - and more importantly - a lot of money.
Ireland has underestimated surf. Check out Surfline.com's Travel write up on Ireland by clicking here. As said before, the SW corner of Spain and France is very good for surf. There is a reason why the World Pro Tour comes to that area every year in October; b/c the waves are off the chain! Read up more on France & Spain at Surfline by clicking here.
Indonesia is (a) far away and would be an expensive flight but more importantly (b) it is NOT a place for beginners. The waves are hollow, powerful, and break over reef which will cut you badly if you fall. Costa Rica has some beginner-friendly surf spots but it could be expensive to get to. Read up on Costa Rica by clicking here. Prior to the Tsunami I would have also recommended the Maldives but we'll all have to just wait and see how this small island country recovers.
Since you are a beginner, I would focus on surfing more of the areas close to your home. The last thing you want to do is spend a TON of money to travel far away, where you may or may not get good waves, and have to deal with all the logistics of traveling abroad.
My $00.02,