Best Longboard Waves in the World
Six classic longboard destinations, with the wave character and trip tradeoffs to help you choose.
6 spots featured
A longboard trip starts with wave shape: look for room to trim and a peeling shoulder, then check how swell and tide change the takeoff. These six point breaks offer different bases for a trip built around a longer board.
Choose a wave for the way you ride
For a classic right-hand point, compare Noosa First Point, Malibu, Crescent Head and The Pass. La Saladita offers a left-hand alternative, while Batukaras is a starting point for a longboard trip to West Java. Read the notes below and open each forecast before choosing dates.
Longboard-friendly does not mean suitable in every condition
A smaller, peeling swell can offer a very different session from a large swell at the same break. Consider takeoff steepness, crowding and your ability to control a longboard around other people, rather than choosing on wave height alone. If you are learning, arrange local instruction and ask which part of the beach suits the day's conditions.
Before paying to fly a longboard, check your airline's length limits and confirm the size and type of rental boards available at your destination. A familiar board is useful, but only if you can transport it to the break.
An editorial shortlist of established longboard destinations, not a global league table. Selections use the spot profiles and the tourism, competition and local operator sources below. Forecast links show conditions separately from this evergreen guide.
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Australia(3 spots)
Noosa First Point
Sunshine Coast, Australia
A classic Australian right-hand point and a natural starting point for a Noosa longboard trip. Check whether enough swell reaches First Point; a famous destination does not guarantee waves on your dates.
View Noosa First Point surf forecast
The Pass
Byron Bay, Australia
The Pass combines a right-hand point with a Byron Bay base. It is a popular shared surf area: choose conditions you can manage, and ask a local instructor about suitable learning areas if you are new to surfing.
View The Pass surf forecast
Crescent Head
Mid North Coast NSW, Australia
Crescent Head is a classic NSW right-hand point for longboarders. Compare its swell and wind forecast with the other Australian options before committing to a road trip.
View Crescent Head surf forecast
USA(1 spot)
Mexico(1 spot)
Indonesia(1 spot)
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