Best surf spots in January

Best Surf Spots in January

These destinations offer prime surfing conditions during January, with consistent swells, favorable weather, and great waves for all levels.

France

Biarritz

Bay of Biscay, France
Beg
Int
Adv

Historic French surf hub with waves for all and vibrant culture.

Crowd
4 / 5
Safety
9 / 10
Price
$$$$
Ireland

Bundoran

County Donegal, Ireland
Beg
Int
Adv

Ireland’s surf capital with powerful reef and beach breaks.

Crowd
4 / 5
Safety
9 / 10
Price
$$$$
Spain

El Conquistador

Tenerife, Spain
Beg
Int
Adv

Scenic spot with consistent, challenging reef break.

Crowd
3 / 5
Safety
9 / 10
Price
$$$
Morocco

Anchor Point

Taghazout, Morocco
Beg
Int
Adv

Consistent point breaks, laid-back surf culture.

Crowd
4 / 5
Safety
7 / 10
Price
$
USA

Rincon

Santa Barbara, USA
Beg
Int
Adv

Iconic right point break that can produce incredibly long rides.

Crowd
5 / 5
Safety
9 / 10
Price
$$$$
Hawaii

Banyans

Big Island, Hawaii
Beg
Int
Adv

Fast intense reef break with crystal clear barrels.

Crowd
4 / 5
Safety
8 / 10
Price
$$$$