East Cape Point Surfing
World-class south swell point breaks at Shipwrecks, Nine Palms, and Zippers along the uncrowded East Cape coastline.
Best: Apr–Sep. Also good: Jan–Mar & Oct–Dec.
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Global Surfing & Ocean Swell Timing
Consistent groundswells, offshore wind patterns, and point-break timing.
From point breaks in Nayarit and Atlantic swell lines in the Azores and Montauk to cold-water breaks in Vancouver Island and the Lofoten Islands, surfing timing matches seasonal storm tracks with favorable local winds.
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Point Breaks & Longboard Waves
Cabo Matapalo
World-class right-hand point breaks at Cabo Matapalo (Pan Dulce, Backwash, Matapalo) wrapping into the Golfo Dulce.
Best: May–Aug. Also good: Jan–Apr & Sep–Dec.
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Sayulita, San Pancho & La Lancha
Diverse surf spots spanning gentle longboard waves at Sayulita and La Lancha to powerful point breaks at The Cove (Bahia).
Best: Jan–Mar & Jul–Dec. Also good: Apr–Jun.
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Rincon Point Surfing
Rincon Point—'The Queen of the Coast'—one of California’s finest cobblestone point breaks during winter northwest swells.
Best: Jan–Feb & Oct–Dec. Also good: Mar–Sep.
Montauk Point Surfing
Historic Atlantic surf culture centered at Ditch Plains, known for consistent wedge-shaped right reef breaks.
Best: Jul–Aug. Also good: Jun & Sep, Oct.
Reef & Heavy Beach Breaks
São Miguel, Santa Maria & Consistent Atlantic Swells
Consistent North Atlantic groundswells hitting black sand beach breaks and reef setups at Santa Bárbara and Monte Verde.
Best: Jan–Mar & Nov–Dec. Also good: Apr–Jun & Sep, Oct.
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Zicatela & Barra de la Cruz
Home to the world-famous Mexican Pipeline at Playa Zicatela (Puerto Escondido) and legendary right-hand sand point breaks at Barra de la Cruz.
Best: Aug–Nov. Also good: Jan–May & Dec.
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Boston Bay
The birthplace of Jamaican surfing at Boston Bay, offering consistent warm-water reef and beach break waves.
Best: Jan–Mar & Dec. Also good: Apr, May, Jul, Aug & Oct, Nov.
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Playa Bonita
Consistent Atlantic beach break and beginner-to-intermediate surf conditions at Playa Bonita and Cosón.
Best: Jan–Feb & Oct–Dec. Also good: Mar & Sep.
Cold-Water & Wilderness Swells
Sand Dollar Beach
Rugged, cold-water Pacific beach break at Sand Dollar Beach surrounded by towering coastal cliffs.
Best: Jan–Mar & Nov–Dec. Also good: Apr, May & Sep, Oct.
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Unstad Arctic Surf & North Atlantic Swells
Cold-water Arctic surfing at Unstad Beach inside the Arctic Circle with consistent North Atlantic swells in thick 6mm wetsuits.
Best: Sep–Nov. Also good: Jan–Apr, Jul, Aug & Dec.
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Cold-Water Surfing
Cold-water surfing at Cox Bay and Chesterman Beach in Tofino with powerful Pacific swells against old-growth rainforest backdrops.
Best: Jan–Feb & Oct–Dec. Also good: Mar–Sep.
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Timing Insights
Frequently Asked Seasonality Questions
When is peak surf season in Riviera Nayarit & Punta Mita?+
Summer (May to September) brings consistent South Pacific swells for southern-facing breaks, while winter (November to March) brings clean North Pacific swells to Punta Mita point breaks.
What is the best time for surfing in the Azores?+
September through April delivers powerful North Atlantic swells and favorable offshore wind windows for experienced surfers on São Miguel and Santa Maria.
When is hurricane swell season in Montauk & Long Island?+
Late August through October brings powerful Atlantic tropical hurricane swells and warm water temperatures before winter chill sets in.
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