They've been widely photographed for their natural beauty and crystal-clear waters, but they also share one thing in common. Surfers can ride waves there, too.
Pristine white sands, vibrant transparent waters, stunning weather, breathtaking surroundings, and heavenly ocean views.
Meet the 100 most amazing beaches in the world, where swells reach to deliver surfable waves.
These are not the best surf spots in the world. We've traveled the planet to discover the best of two worlds - surf and allure, waves and sights.
Paradise is just around the corner.
If you're planning the ultimate family holiday experience, browse our list and prepare to travel. They'll be surprised, and you'll get your share of waves.
From the cold waters of Norway and Tasmania to the warm waters of Brazil and Tahiti, there's an idyllic world of beaches to explore.
Feel the soul-warming sun, contemplate the clear blue skies, and taste the exotic smells of the Earth's most beautiful surfing beaches.
Enjoy life.
Tavarua, Fiji
Crescent Head, Tasmania, Australia
Playa Grande, Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic
Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil
Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, USA
Malibu, California, USA
White Beach, Okinawa, Japan
Bloubergstrand, South Africa
Anse Lazio, Seychelles
Biarritz, France
Pantin, Ferrol, Spain
St. Peter-Ording, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
El Golfo, Lanzarote, Spain
The 100 most beautiful surfing beaches in the world:
Europe
Arrifana, Aljezur, Portugal
Biarritz, France
Bundoran Beach, Ireland
Carrapateira, Portugal
Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy
Désert des Agriates, Corsica, France
El Golfo, Lanzarote, Spain
Guincho, Portugal
L'Ancress Bay, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Les Cavaliers, Anglet, France
Levanto, Italy
Morro Jable, Fuerteventura, Spain
Mundaka, Spain
Oostduinkerke, Koksijde, Belgium
Pantin, Ferrol, Spain
Plage d'Hossegor, Soorts-Hossegor, France
Playa de la Barceloneta, Barcelona, Spain
Playa del Inglés, Las Palmas, Spain
Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal
Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal
Ribeira d'Ilhas, Ericeira, Portugal
Rømø, Tønder, Denmark
Santa Bárbara, Azores, Portugal
Seilebost Beach, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Spiekeroog, East Frisian Islands, Germany
St. Peter-Ording, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Tarifa, Cadiz, Spain
Utakleiv, Lofoten, Norway
Watergate Bay, Cornwall, England
Zandvoort, Netherlands
Zavial, Portugal
Oceania
Bells Beach, Torquay, Australia
Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia
Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Crescent Head, Tasmania, Australia
Esperance, Goldfields-Esperance, Australia
Kirra Beach, Coolangatta, Australia
Margaret River, Australia
Ninety Mile Beach, Northland, New Zealand
Ocean Beach, Denmark, Australia
Piha Beach, New Zealand
Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
Tavarua, Fiji
Teahupoo, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Tuncurry Beach, New South Wales, Australia
Caribbean
Bathsheba, Barbados
Boston Beach, Jamaica
Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, Bahamas
Maracas Bay, Trinidad & Tobago
Mayreau, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Playa Grande, Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic
Rincon, Puerto Rico
Southampton, Bermudas
Asia
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka
Big Vagator Beach, Goa, India
Bir Ali, Yemen
Cloud Nine, Siargao Island, Philippines
Hua Hin, Thailand
Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand
Kuta Beach, Bali, Indonesia
Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
Thanburudhoo, Maldives
Wanning, Hainan, China
White Beach, Okinawa, Japan
America
Camburi, São Paulo, Brazil
Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA
Conney Island Beach, New York, USA
Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Huntington Beach, California, USA
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Itacoatiara, Brazil
Jericoacoara, Brazil
Malibu, California, USA
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA
Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Montanita Beach, Ecuador
Pebble Beach, California, USA
Pichilemu, Chile
Playa Espadilla, Costa Rica
Playa Puipuy, Venezuela
Playa Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Puerto Chicama, Chile
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Santa Cruz, California, USA
Tofino, Vancouver Island, Canada
Trestles, California, USA
Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, USA
Yakutat, Alaska, USA
Yokohama Bay, Hawaii, USA
Africa
Aglou, Morocco
Anse Lazio, Seychelles
Bloubergstrand, South Africa
Hammamet, Tunisia
Langebaan, South Africa
Muizenberg, South Africa
Petite-Île, Reunion Island
Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde
São Pedro, São Vicente, Cabo Verde
Skeleton Bay, Namibia