Intermediate Surf Spots Around the World
We map 238 surf breaks rated for intermediate surfers in 38 countries. The most are in Mexico (46), Indonesia (25) and Peru (23).
Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
By country
Mexico (46)
Bahia Grande, Barra de Colotepec, Calafia, Carrizalillo, Celestino, Chacahua, Dimas Rivermouth, El Faro / Punta Maldonado, Ixtapa Island, K-55, La Boca, La Fortuna, La Pastora, La Poza, La Punta, Las Gatas, Las Gaviotas, Palo Alto / A-Frames, Patole, Playa Linda, Playa Majahua, Playa Manzanilla, Punta Chipehua, Punta Conejo, Punta Encomienda, Punta Guetaguichi, Punta Perfecta, Rio Tapextla, Salina Cruz, San Augustin, The Ranch / El Rancho, Topleca, Troncones Beach, Troncones Point / Manzanillo Bay, Barra de la Cruz, Troncones, Río Nexpa, La Ticla, Punta Conejo, Zippers, Shipwrecks, San Miguel, K-38, Punta Mita, Scorpion Bay, Nine Palms
Indonesia (25)
Beng Bengs, Bintangs, Dermaga, G4's, Icelands, Jasri Beach, Kuta Beach, Limestone, Mangrove, Middle Reef, Monkeys, New Schools, Northern Rights, Ombak Tidur, Outer Monkeys, Pantai Ujung, Sipika Point, Telescopes, Tikus, Yo-Yo’s, Keramas, Medewi, T-Land, Ujung Bocur, Lance's Left
Peru (23)
Caballeros, Cabo Blanquillo, El Nuro, El Paso, El Silencio, La Isla, Los Organos, Mancora, Oscar Point, Peña Rosa, Peñascal, Playa Norte, Pulpos, Punta Ballena, Punta Rocas, Punta Sal, Puntilla, San Bartolo - Derechitas, San Bartolo - Izguierditas, Santa Maria, Señoritas, Chicama, Lobitos
Costa Rica (17)
Backyards Playa Hermosa, Drakes Bay, Punta Río Claro, Terrazas, The Tree Playa Hermosa, Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa, Witch's Rock, Ollie's Point - Potrero Grande, Playa Dominical, Boca Barranca, Punta Uva, Playa Avellanas, Playa Grande, Playa Esterillos, Matapalo, Playa Cocles
El Salvador (15)
Amatecampo, Comasagua Point, Costa del Sol Beach Breaks, El Pimental, Fishermans Point, K59, K61, La Paz, Mizata, Mizata Beach Break, Playa Conchalio, Playa San Diego, Tweeners / A-Frames, El Zonte, Las Flores
Nicaragua (14)
Astillero, Beginners Bay, Chacocente, Gavilan, Lance's Left, Mag Rock / Magnific Rock, Manzanillo, Panga Drops, Playa Amarillo, Playa Santana, Playgrounds, Rubber Duckies, Popoyo, Playa Hermosa
United States (14)
Lower Trestles, Rincon, Steamer Lane, Huntington Beach, Sebastian Inlet, Blacks Beach, Swamis, Salt Creek, Ventura Point, Hanalei Bay, New Smyrna Beach, Cape Hatteras, Manasquan Inlet, Cotton's Point
Portugal (9)
Ribeira d'Ilhas, Carcavelos, Arrifana, Praia do Tonel, Santa Bárbara, Espinho, Praia do Amado, Consolação, Lagide
Sri Lanka (6)
Midigama Left / Lazy Left, Arugam Bay, Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Midigama, Pottuvil Point
Brazil (6)
Tiririca, Praia Mole, Maresias, Joaquina, Arpoador, Praia do Rosa
Egypt (5)
Panama (5)
El Estero Beach, La Punta, Punta Brava, La Punta, Playa Cambutal
Dominican Republic (4)
French Polynesia (4)
Cook Bay / Pao Pao Reef, Haapiti Pass, Hauru Point, Papetoai Reef
South Africa (4)
Elands Bay, Cape St Francis, Victoria Bay, New Pier - Dairy Beach
France (4)
Australia (4)
Spain (3)
Guatemala (3)
Caribbean (3)
New Zealand (2)
England (2)
Ecuador (2)
Japan (2)
Puerto Rico (2)
Morocco (2)
Philippines (1)
Zanzibar (1)
Fiji (1)
Maldives (1)
Senegal (1)
Chile (1)
Argentina (1)
Norway (1)
Liberia (1)
Mozambique (1)
Taiwan (1)
Vanuatu (1)