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Surfing in United States of America

The United States is where modern surf culture took root and where it continues to evolve. California's coastline alone could fill a lifetime, from Mavericks' big wave power in the north to San Diego's mellow beach breaks, with Malibu, Trestles, and Santa Cruz in between. Hawaii needs no introduction: the North Shore of Oahu is the proving ground for the world's best surfers, and the islands offer every type of wave imaginable. Beyond the classics, the East Coast from New Jersey to Florida produces quality swells, Texas' Gulf Coast has a dedicated scene, and Oregon and Washington deliver cold-water Pacific power. Water temperatures span the full range, from Hawaii's 25C to New England's winter 5C. The USA's surf infrastructure, competitions, and culture are unmatched.


Best destinations in United States of America

From Malibu to Pipeline, Trestles to Mavericks, the USA is the birthplace of modern surf culture with waves on every coast. Wave Safari helps you discover the best surf houses, local breaks, and hidden gems across the American coastline.
Aberdeen
Adak
Alpine
Anclote
Arcata
Avalon
Baltimore
Bodega Bay
Bolivar Peninsula
Brookings
Brooklyn
Charleston
Chicago
Cocoa Beach
Crescent Beach
Crescent City
Duluth
Encinitas
Fernandina Beach
Gaviota
Glenwood Springs
Grandview Beach
Hagåtña
Haleiwa
Half Moon Bay
Hanalei
Hawaii
Hilo
Holland
Holly Beach
Homer
Honolulu
Huntington Beach
Islip
Kahului
Kodiak
La Jolla
Lahaina
Lihue
Malibu
Manasquan
Manhattan Beach
Manzanita
Marblehead
Marquette
Mendocino
Miami Beach
Montauk
Monterey
Naples
New Smyrna Beach
Newport
Nome
Ocean Isle Beach
Oceanside
Orange Beach
Pacifica
Paia
Pebble Beach
Pismo Beach
Portland
Portsmouth
San Francisco
Sault Ste. Marie
Scarborough
Seal Beach
Seaside
Sitka
Sunset Beach
Surf
Surf City
Tempe
Tybee Island
Venice
Ventura
Waianae
Wrightsville Beach
Yakutat
Aberdeen
Abingdon
Adak
Alpine
Anaconda
Anaheim
Anchorage
Anclote
Andover
Arcata
Asheville
Ashland
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Austin
Avalon
Aventura
Avon
Baltimore
Bandera
Big Bear Lake
Bishop
Bodega Bay
Bolivar Peninsula
Boston
Boulder
Bozeman
Breckenridge
Bridgeport
Bronx
Brookings
Brooklyn
Brunswick
Burlington
Buxton
Cambria
Carlsbad
Carrabassett Valley
Catawba
Ceres
Charleston
Chattanooga
Chester
Chicago
Clarksdale
Cocoa Beach
Coeur d'Alene
Coffee Creek
Columbus
Conway
Cook
Coplin
Coram
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Corpus Christi
Cosby
Crescent Beach
Crescent City
Crested Butte
Culver City
Dahlonega
Daly City
Damascus
Dana Point
Dania Beach
Deer Isle
Denali National Park and Preserve
Denver
Desert Hot Springs
Detroit
Devils Tower
Dillon
Dolores
Driggs
Duluth
Duncannon
East Glacier Park
Edmonds
Encinitas
Erwin
Estes Park
Everett
Fairbanks
Farmington
Fernandina Beach
Flag Pond
Florida City
Forks
Fort Lauderdale
Franklin
Fresno
Friday Harbor
Gardners
Gaviota
Girdwood
Gizo
Glen
Glencliff
Glenwood Springs
Gold Bar
Grand Marais
Grandview Beach
Grants
Grants Pass
Groveland
Gunnison
Hagåtña
Haleiwa
Half Moon Bay
Hallandale Beach
Hampton
Hamtramck
Hanalei
Harpers Ferry
Hartford
Hawaii
Hermosa Beach
Hiawassee
High Rolls
Hilo
Holland
Holly Beach
Hollywood
Homer
Honolulu
Hot Springs
Houston
Huntington Beach
Hyannis
Imperial Beach
Inarajan Village
Inglewood
Irving
Irwinton
Island Park
Islip
Jackson
Jeffrey City
Joshua Tree
Juneau
Kahului
Kailua-Kona
Kalispell
Kamas
Kanab
Kapa aa
Kealakekua
Ketchikan
Key West
Kingfield
Kissimmee
Klamath Falls
Knoxville
Kodiak
La Jolla
Laguna Beach
Lahaina
Lake Placid
Las Vegas
Leadville
Lenox
Lihue
Little Rock
Long Branch
Long Island City
Los Angeles
Luray
Malibu
Mammoth Lakes
Manasquan
Manhattan Beach
Manzanita
Marblehead
Marina Del Rey
Marion
Marquette
McCall
McDonald
Memphis
Mendocino
Mesa
Miami
Miami Beach
Minneapolis
Minturn
Mitchell
Moab
Monson
Montauk
Monterey
Moose
Moss Beach
Muscle Shoals
Myrtle Beach
Nampa
Naples
Nashwauk
Neenah
New Orleans
New Paltz
New Smyrna Beach
New York
Newark
Newport
Niagara Falls
Nome
North Creek
North Fork
North Miami
North Woodstock
Northridge
Oahu
Oak Bluffs
Oakland
Ocean Isle Beach
Oceanside
Ocracoke
Oklahoma City
Orange Beach
Orlando
Pacifica
Pahoa
Paia
Panorama City
Paonia
Park City
Pearisburg
Pebble Beach
Pescadero
Pflugerville
Phenix City
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pinecrest
Pismo Beach
Placerville
Point Reyes Station
Polebridge
Portland
Portsmouth
Providence
Provincetown
Roan Mountain
Robbinsville
Rockwood
Rogers
Rowe
Rumney
Sacramento
Salida
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
San Luis Obispo
Santa Barbara
Santa Monica
Santa Rita
Sault Ste. Marie
Savannah
Scarborough
Scottsdale
Scranton
Seal Beach
Seaside
Seattle
Seldovia
Seward
Shady Valley
Sharon
Silverthorne
Sitka
Somers
South Haven
South Lake Tahoe
St Paul
Stamford
Steamboat Springs
Stinson Beach
Suches
Sunset Beach
Surf
Surf City
Surfside
Surfside Beach
Sutton
Talladega
Tampa
Tazewell
Tempe
Timbo
Tok
Tracy City
Truro
Tybee Island
Underhill
Union Pier
Van Nuys
Venice
Ventura
Vinton
Volcano
Waianae
Wailuku
Warren
Washington
West Baden Springs
West Tisbury
West Wardsboro
West Yarmouth
Westminster
Weston
Whitefield
Williams
Wills Point
Winthrop
Wrightsville Beach
Yachats
Yakutat
Yona

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The USA has an extraordinary diversity of surf across its vast coastline. California is the heartland, with iconic breaks from Malibu's classic longboard point to the powerful reefs of Santa Cruz and the beach breaks of San Diego and Ocean Beach. Hawaii is a world unto itself — Pipeline, Sunset Beach, and Jaws (Pe'ahi) on Maui are among the most celebrated waves on earth. The East Coast, particularly North Carolina's Outer Banks, Virginia Beach, and Florida's Space Coast, offers consistent beach break surf driven by winter groundswells and hurricane activity. The Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington) has powerful, cold, and dramatically beautiful surf.
California's peak surf season runs from September through March when North Pacific storms generate long-period groundswells that light up both beach and reef breaks from Malibu to Santa Cruz. October through December is particularly golden — large, consistent swell with mild weather and fewer crowds than summer. Summer months bring smaller, choppier surf but warm water and ideal beginner conditions. The Central and Northern California coast is cooler and requires a 4/3mm or heavier wetsuit year-round, while Southern California's water is warmer and allows a shorty in summer.
Hawaii offers something for every level, but the famous North Shore of Oahu (Pipeline, Sunset, Haleiwa) is advanced to expert territory during the winter season (November–February) and should be approached with great respect and experience. Waikiki on the South Shore of Oahu is historically one of the world's best beginner surf beaches, with gentle rolling waves, clear warm water, and a surf culture stretching back to ancient Hawaiian tradition. Maui's Kaanapali and various spots on the Big Island and Kauai offer intermediate options. Researching specific breaks before entering the water is essential at every Hawaiian surf destination.
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