The 20 Most Epic Surf Spots Around the World

20 THE MOST EPIC SURF SPOTS AROUND THE WORLD There are countless cool spots to surf around the globe, but these 20 world-renowned destinations promise an exhilarating surf experience. Grab your board and get ready for a wild ride–the surf is always up at these destinations! 2 Name: Pipeline Location: Oahu, Hawaii Notable for: A flawless tube in Name: Supertubes Location: Jeffreys Bay, South Africa Notable for: More than 300 the birthplace of modern surfing memorable meters of the best right-hand ride in the world Name: Teahupo'o Location: Tahiti, French Polynesia Notable for: The site of the annual Billabong Pro Tahiti surf competition, Teahupo'o is known as the world's heaviest wave Name: Uluwatu Location: Bali, Indonesia Notable for: Bali's most epic and consistent wave offers several breaks: Temples, The Peak, The Racetrack, and Outside Corner Name: P-Pass Location: Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia Notable for: The incredible right-hander in this remote, uncrowded location is smooth and easy when 6 feet and under 6 Name: Mavericks Location: Half Moon Bay, California Notable for: This mammoth peak challenges surfing daredevils at terrifying heights of 25m Name: Hossegor Location: Hossegor, France Notable for: This surfing capital of Europe is known for epic breaks like La Graverie and Les Estagnots 8 Name: Puerto Escondido Location: Southern Oaxaca, Mexico Notable for: Powerful barrels last throughout the spot's long surf season from March to December 9. Name: Cloud Nine Location: Siargao Island, Philippines Notable for: Fearless surfers brave this powerful and razor-sharp coral-reef break on left and right rides 10 Name: Lance's Right Location: Mentawais Islands (Sipora), Indonesia Notable for: A perfect combination of mechanically consistent waves, warm water, and a beautiful cove 11 Name: Sultans Location: North Male, Maldives Notable for: This consistent reef wave across the Maldives' beautiful 1,190 coral islands is best in the spring 12 Name: Trestles Location: Orange County, California Notable for: Highly revered in Southern California for its high performance surfing settings 13 Name: Honolua Bay Location: Maui, Hawaii Notable for: World-class ride with the added bonus of whale watching from your board 14 Name: Montanita Beach Location: Montanita, Ecuador Notable for: This hidden gem produces the best right-hand breaks, beckoning Montanita locals 15 Name: Rincon Location: Santa Barbara, California Notable for: Best point break in California for its long, steep, right-hand waves on the biggest northwest swells 16 Name: Nihiwatu Location: Sumba, Indonesia Notable for: This stunning private beach produces one of the top 10 left-handers in the world 17 Name: Manu Bay Location: Raglan, New Zealand Notable for: Featured in the 1960s surf classic “The Endless Summer" 18 Name: Riyuewan Location: Hainan Island (Sanya), China Notable for: Pristine tropical beaches with consistent and uncrowded waves 19 Name: Jaws Location: Maui, Hawaii Notable for: Named after the famous shark movie, experienced surfers are towed into up to 70-foot swells 20 Name: The Box Location: Margaret River Valley, Australia Notable for: Unique square barrel is among the world's most praised slab waves Brought to you by San Diego Surf School I sandiegosurfingschool.com Sources: http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/30/travel/50-surf-spots/ http://list25.com/25-best-surfing-spots-in-the-world/1/