Beginner Surf Spots Around the World
We map 84 surf breaks rated for beginner surfers in 26 countries. The most are in Mexico (16), Nicaragua (7) and Peru (7).
Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
By country
Mexico (16)
Calafia, Carrizalillo, Dimas Rivermouth, La Boca, Las Gaviotas, Playa Linda, Playa Majahua, Playa Manzanilla, San Augustin, Troncones Beach, Sayulita, La Saladita, La Punta, La Lancha, San Blas, Cerritos
Nicaragua (7)
Beginners Bay, Gavilan, Mag Rock / Magnific Rock, Panga Drops, Playa Amarillo, Playa Maderas, Playa Remanso
Peru (7)
Mancora, Punta Sal, San Bartolo - Derechitas, San Bartolo - Izguierditas, Santa Maria, Máncora, Punta Huanchaco
El Salvador (6)
Comasagua Point, Costa del Sol Beach Breaks, La Paz, Mizata Beach Break, Playa San Diego, El Sunzal
Indonesia (6)
Egypt (5)
Australia (5)
United States (4)
Costa Rica (3)
Spain (3)
Portugal (3)
Panama (2)
Philippines (2)
Morocco (2)
France (2)
Dominican Republic (1)
South Africa (1)
Zanzibar (1)
Fiji (1)
Sri Lanka (1)
Ireland (1)
Ghana (1)
Japan (1)
New Zealand (1)
Canada (1)
Puerto Rico (1)