COMPARE
This coast or that one?
Pick two places and a month. Figures come from the same ocean data and estimates for both, so the comparison is fair.
The comparisons surfers ask for.
- Australia vs New ZealandChoose Australia for scale, warm water in Queensland and northern New South Wales, famous points such as Snapper Rocks and every level of wave.
- Bali vs LombokChoose Bali for choice, convenience and a deep surf scene; choose Lombok for quieter bays, boat-access reefs and a slower pace, accepting less infrastructure.
- Bali vs Sri LankaChoose Bali if you want the widest range of waves, a big surf infrastructure and an April to October season, including powerful reefs at Uluwatu.
- Canary Islands vs MoroccoChoose the Canary Islands for a simple winter trip with volcanic reefs, sandy learner beaches and EU-style logistics, especially if you travel with non-surfers.
- Costa Rica vs NicaraguaChoose Costa Rica for a first trip, a family or a mixed group: the infrastructure is deep, there are learner beaches and the Nicoya coast is consistent.
- Ericeira vs PenicheChoose Peniche if you want reliability and choice: beaches facing three directions mean a workable wave most days, and beginners and intermediates are well served.
- France vs PortugalChoose France for powerful sandbank beach breaks, the Basque surf heritage and a stylish, well-organised coast, especially from September to November.
- Mexico vs Costa RicaChoose Costa Rica for a first or family trip with gentle, consistent beach breaks and a deep school network.
- Peru vs EcuadorChoose Peru for the greater range of waves, long left-hand points and well-documented surf towns such as Máncora and Huanchaco.
- Philippines vs IndonesiaChoose Indonesia if you want the widest choice of waves, a long dry-season window and the easiest logistics.
- Portugal vs MoroccoChoose Portugal if you want variety, autumn swell, simple logistics from Europe and a wave for every level within a short drive.
- Sri Lanka vs MaldivesChoose Sri Lanka for learning, long stays and a varied trip on a modest budget.