Best surf spots in October

Best Surf Spots in October

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

France

La Nord

Hossegor, France
Beg
Int
Adv

Hollow punishing waves for pros and thrill seekers.

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

Bells Beach

Surf Coast, Australia
Beg
Int
Adv

Iconic Rip Curl Pro venue with clean, heavy rights.

Crowd
4 / 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
$
Portugal

Ribeira d’Ilhas

Ericeira, Portugal
Beg
Int
Adv

Long left-handers and a charming surf village.

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

Steamer Lane

Santa Cruz, USA
Beg
Int
Adv

Crowded but iconic, multiple peaks and long right handers.

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

Huntington Beach

Orange County, USA
Beg
Int
Adv

Surf City USA with steady waves and a lively pier scene.

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