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Surfing South East USA

Category : Popular, Travel

If you are travelling to United States of America than you must definitely checkout the south eastern area of the country which is dominated by locations that has a good coastal landscape. Places like Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are said to be one of the most beautiful coastal locations in the world and you can enjoy these places along with your family and friends. North Carolina is known for its scenic beauty and therefore we find that most of the photographers prefer these places where you can find scenic beauty throughout the year. Since these areas are covered by water on one side they make the best beach destinations and also the best surfing destinations in the United States of America.

North Carolina is known for its marshes and lakes. Though, you will not find many surfing spots here there are few that are really good and are worth a visit. Some of the surfing spots in North Carolina are The Cavalier, Shackleford Banks, Sea Haven, Rhodanthe Pier, Pea Island National Park, North Corolla, Nags Head, Mysticks, Middles, Lookout, Hatteras Light House, Frisco Pier, Cowans Ford, Corolla, Coquina Beach, Chicahauk, Carova, Boiler, Avon Pier and Atlantic Beach.

If you are in southern section of North Carolina you will find more surf spots like Bald Head Island, Bogue Inlet Pier, C Street, Carolina Beach, Carrot Island, Columbia Street, Crystal Pier, Fort Macon, Holden Beach, Mason Inlet, Masonborough Island, Oak Island, Ocean Isle, Onslow Beach, Shell Island, Shit Pipe, The Cove and Wrightsville Beach. Most of the surf spots and beaches are open for all kinds of surfers because the tides are not really high.

South Carolina has better waves compare to North Carolina and therefore you will find that the swells here are better and bigger than what you experienced in North Carolina. Some of the best surf spots here in South Carolina are 13th Avenue, 2nd Avenue Pier, 3rd Bar, Apache Pier, Berts Bar, Boiler, Boneyards, Breach Inlet, Bull Island, Charlies, Cherry Grove Pier, Myrtle Beach, Naked Lady, Negroidz, North Litchfield, Ocean Lakes, Osprey Walk, Parking Lots, Pawleys Island, Point, Skat Racks, South Beach, South End, Springmaid Pier, The Reef and The Washout.

Further down south, Georgia does not have many surf spots but some of the good locations to surf are here like Sugar Shack, Tybee Island Pier, South Tybee Sandbars, Little Tybee Island, Ossabaw Island, St. Catherines Head and Cumberlands Islands. If you are looking to enjoy some of the best surfing action in this region than there is nothing like North Florida. The beaches and surf spots are loaded with people and therefore you will find the finest surfing action happening here. Some of the best surf spots here are 7th Avenue, Backyard Ocean Gallery, Beach Club, Beacon Point, Buccaneer, Canova Beach, Carpet Muncher, Wabasso, Vilano Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, The Shoals, The Raddison, The Mayport, The Lodge, Talbot Point, St. Augustine Pier, Spanish House, Sebastian Inlet, Satellite Beach, Peanuts, Ocean Avenue, Patricks Air Force Base and North Beach Park.

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Surfing North-East USA

Category : Travel

United States of America is one of the best countries in the world and therefore we see that it receives a huge number of international tourists every year from all over the world. The country has many states and each state has its own uniqueness and locations. If you are on the north eastern side of the United States than you will definitely enjoy some of the best beaches and coastal locations. Many of the people who live in areas near to New York, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Providence and Augusta enjoy the beaches and surfing in the ocean and riding the wild waves.

If you are in New Jersey than you can enjoy surfing for hours on stretch as there are hundreds of places here in New Jersey that are nothing less than paradise for surfers. You can go to the Long Beach, Asbury Park, Silverton, Beachwood and Atlantic City and enjoy the waves there. Some of the best spots that you can enjoy while you are in New Jersey are 110th Street, 1st Street, 5th Street Wooden Jetty, Waverly, Under the Bridge, Townsends Inlet, The Pit, The Jetty, The Cove, Stockon Beach, Spray Beach, Sholes, Silver Beach, Spring Lake, Seaside Park, Seacrest Drive, Sandy Hook, Sands, Samastian, Rockies, Riddle Way, Princeton Avenue, Poverty Beach, Phillips Pump House,Ocean Lane, Ocean City, North Street, LBI Oysters, LBI Sands, LBI Ship Bottom, Loch Aarbor, Long Branch and Great Egg Harbor.

One of the most famous places in New York is Long Island and if you are a surfer than you will definitely love the beaches out here. The winds here are uncertain and that would create some unexpected swells in the water that will be an adventure for you. Some of the good surfing spots on Long Island New York are 92nd Street, Bay 1, Beach Lane, Democrat Point, Ditch Plains, Dunewood, East Rockaway, East Hampton, Fire Island Fairharbor, Fire Island Ocean Beach Jetty, Fire Island Point of Woods, Flying Point Beach, Gems, Georgica Pond, Hemlocks, Jetty 4, John Scotts, Jones Beach, Laurelton, Leja Beach, National Boulevard, Off Roads, Outside Ponquogue, Pinecones, Pink House, Sewage Pipe, Terrace, The Cut, The Jetty and West Reef.

Southern New England which includes places like Boston, Plymouth, Hampton, Newport and New Bedford are also good places where you can surf as the waves here are pretty good and the winds here push waves a little higher. Some good spots where you can head with your surf board are 2nd Beach, 2nd Bluff, Alerton Point, Allston Beach, Baker Beach, Ballston Beach, Banyons, Beattle Rock, Block Island,Bonnet Shores Point, Cahoon Hollow, Cutty Wow Reef, Elbow Ledge, Dickeys, Fenway, Fox Hill, Freaks Peak, Good Harbor Beach, Green Hill, Hollows, Madeket Beach, Madaquechem, Matunuck, Monahans Dock, Mung Cove, Nantasket Beach, Nobadeer, Ogunquit Beach, Peggoty, Point Judith, Judith Lighthouse, Rexhame, Rock Piles, Ruggles, Rye On The Rocks, Stonewall Beach and Wave O Saurus. Since the waves are unpredictable at times, these locations are for experienced surfers, but beginners can also explore these waters under supervision by some experienced surfer.

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Chile Surfing Guide

Category : Travel

If you love water and would love to splash in the water throughout your holidays than head towards South America and spend your holidays in Chile. Officially known as the Republic of Chile, the country looks like a long strip towards the western side of the South American continent. Since the entire country on the coastal strip of South America you will find more than six thousand kilometers of coastal land here in Chile that will let you enjoy all the water sports that you want to enjoy. Chile is also a good destination if you love surfing because many surfers from all over the world come here to try their stunts on the water.

Towards the north side of Chile you will not find many surfing spots because of the water conditions there but if you are planning to go for vacations than you can certainly head towards the north of Chile and enjoy places and cuisines out there. However, there are two places which are recommended for surfing in the Antofagasta area of Chile and they are water here is relatively calm and therefore these spots are recommended for all kinds of surfers. However, if you are not really in a mood to surf the water than you can checkout some of the best landscapes here in this region that will make your holidays enjoyable and memorable.

If you move further north than you will find the Tarapaca region where there are a few surfing spots that you will enjoy. However, the season here is best between May and August, but if you are looking to come here in other months than you can surely come because you will find waves here throughout the year. Some of the best locations here to surf are Barrancon, Cavancha, Colegio, El Brazo, El Buey, El Gringo, El Rancio, El Toro Veijo, El Tubo, Intendencia, La Bestia, La Isla, Las Machas, and Las Urracas. You will find plenty of hawaiian style reef breaks here on these spots and the tides are often big so you will definitely enjoy riding the waves.

Coming down south you can head towards Santiago where you will find few beaches and some great spots where you can surf and enjoy other water sports as well. Since Santiago is also the capital city of Chile you can halt here for few days and enjoy the weather and checkout different landmarks and attractions before heading towards the beach. You can also enjoy the night life here as you will find many pubs and clubs where you can hang out at night. Santiago has a list of places where you will enjoy surfing throughout the year. Places like Cachagua, Cap Ducal, Chepica, El Claron, Infernillo, Isla Negra, La Boca, La Chilena, La Puntilla, Las Cruces, Papudo, Playa Amarilla, Puertecillo, Punta de Lobos, Punta Liles, Puntilla Sanfuentes, Quintay, Renaca, Ritoque and Ventana are some of the best surf spots here in Santiago. Most of the places here are open to all kinds of surfers therefore you can find your favorite spot very easily.

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New Zealand Surfing Guide

Category : Travel

If you like to dive into the pleasure of getting wet than head towards New Zealand which is not only famous for its exotic location but also is one of the most happening places where you will find a lot of surfers riding the wild waves. New Zealand is a country that ranks very high when it comes to international tourism. You will find some of the best locations on earth in New Zealand and therefore there is no doubt that you will find surfers from all over the world who come to New Zealand to enjoy splashing their surfboards in the Tasman Sea.

New Zealand comprises of two main islands better known as the North Island and the South Islands and since both are surrounded by water on all the sides beach lovers really have a wide variety of choices to head towards their favorite beaches and enjoy the sun and sand in New Zealand. If you are in the North Island you have more places to surf in the sea than what you will find in the South Island. The North West Coast in the North Island has many surf spots like Grants Break and Peaks which are really worth enjoying. However, the tides are really high and therefore it is recommended that only experience surfers should venture there. However, if you are a beginner or an intermediate surfer, than you can head towards Shipwrecks Bay, 90 Mile Beach and Bolos Break where you can enjoy the water sport.

On the other side that is on the North East Coast you can surf in places like Orere Point, Whananaki Rivermouth, Taronui Bay, Caves, Daniels Reef, Forestry, Goat Island Reef, Great Barrier, Omaha and Oceans Beach. You will find that there are many other locations to surf in North East Coast but these locations are absolutely recommended. The Coromandel is a place that is packed with beautiful beaches and surfers and therefore even if you are not surfing you should head towards this place. Some of the best surfing spots that you should checkout here are Blowhole, Chark Island, Donut Island, Double Brown, Mania Reef, Omanu, Out in Front, Pauanui, Pommy Reef, Tairau, Whangapoua, Tarawera, Port Jackson, Rabbit Island, Fundabarer, Hot Water Beach, and Little Kirra. Some of the surfing spots here are only for experts and professional surfers because the level of tide is very high and it could be dangerous as well.

Another destination in the North Island of New Zealand where you can find most of the surfing destinations is Napiers. This curved region has many surf spots that are sure to entertain you throughout the day. Some of the best surf spots here are Awatoto Rivermouth, Blacks Reef, Boat Harbours, Clam Reef, Haumoana, Last Chance, Mussel Reef, Napiers Break Water, Rolling Stones, Spit, Spot X, Stockroute, Table Cape Reefs, Tutaekuri Rivermouth, Waipatiki and Stingray Bay. Apart from Napiers, West Coast Auckland is also recommended for surfing and some of the best locations here are Mokiki, Outside Indies, Raglan Indicators, Raglan Manu Bay, Whatipu, Ta Whata Point, and Raglan Whale Bay.

I’m the head copywriter for SurfVoucher.com. If you like to learn more on Costa Rica Surfing, Costa Rica Vacations packages and our detailed Costa Rica Map visit http://www.surfvoucher.com/