3 Countries: the USA, Canada and Mexico. Lots of surf spots can be found here in all different kind of varieties: point breaks, beach breaks, big wave spots etc.
It's hard to find secret spots in the US most of the spots have been well documented by travelers over the last 30 years. Canada also has some good surf spots but it's not your typical tropical surf experience here, expect to wear lots of neoprene year-round. North Mexico is visited a lot by US travelers in search for quality breaks with fewer crowds. The further south you go the more chance you'll have of finding just that. The US is definitely not a budget place to visit. Canada being less expensive and Mexico can be done on a tight budget.
It's hard to find secret spots in the US most of the spots have been well documented by travelers over the last 30 years. Canada also has some good surf spots but it's not your typical tropical surf experience here, expect to wear lots of neoprene year-round. North Mexico is visited a lot by US travelers in search for quality breaks with fewer crowds. The further south you go the more chance you'll have of finding just that. The US is definitely not a budget place to visit. Canada being less expensive and Mexico can be done on a tight budget.
Most people are over the misconception that Canada is a surf deprived country. This usually comes from folks who have never surfed and think that you need to fly to Hawaii and paddle into a 20 footer before you're really doin' it. We do share the same ocean so just because were above the 49th parallel doesn't mean the surf stops there. Our coastline in Tofino may rarely have that perfect "tropical surf power punch" that sends other locations into the surfing books, but there are very good reasons why surfing has taken off around here…
The area around Tofino is fully exposed to the Pacific Ocean and so believe it or not you can actually surf everyday year round. The water may be a little chilly, but in the last 10 years wetsuit technology has come a long way making surfing and other watersports a lot warmer and more comfortable. 
Tofino's beaches and coves are balancing between majestic mountains and a very powerful body of water, making for a genuine wilderness surfing experience. Mix that with a laid back lifestyle and it's no wonder this area has developed its own unique surf culture.
The coastline in the Tofino area is made up of beaches and coves separated by rocky headlands and sand spits that point in all sorts of directions, so not every spot will show the same conditions on the same day. Finding surf is all about being in the right place at the right time, so this requires an open mind and understanding of the local conditions.
Spring to Fall has great conditions for surfing in Tofino and the days are longer allowing more time to search around. Remember that tidal changes are extreme and swell can grow larger by the hour. A quick change of location can sometimes improve your session.
CAN.
Location: Northern North America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean on the east, North Pacific Ocean on the west, and the Arctic Ocean on the north, north of the conterminous US
Coordinates: 60 00 N, 95 00 W
Coastline: 202,080 km
Language: English 59.3% (official), French 23.2% (official), other 17.5%
Safety: Most visits to Canada are trouble-free. The country is politically stable, but does share the common international risk of terrorism. There have been no recent terrorism events. The crime rate is low, but travellers are advised to take sensible precautions to safeguard their belongings as they would anywhere.
Coordinates: 60 00 N, 95 00 W
Coastline: 202,080 km
Language: English 59.3% (official), French 23.2% (official), other 17.5%
Safety: Most visits to Canada are trouble-free. The country is politically stable, but does share the common international risk of terrorism. There have been no recent terrorism events. The crime rate is low, but travellers are advised to take sensible precautions to safeguard their belongings as they would anywhere.
If you are looking to surf in North America then head on out to California, there is great surf all the way down the coast. It is worth the trip to catch the big wave surfers riding the mountains of Maverick's during the huge winter swells. If big wave surfing is not your thing then huge variety of other surfing spots will see that you have an enjoyable trip. Get yourself a car and a couple of boards and cruise up and down Highway 1 between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay. During the winter months in Southern California the Santa Ana kicks in, which delivers offshore conditions on big Pacific Swells and generates pure glass surf. With the miles of beach breaks shared between Huntingdon Beach and Santa Cruz it makes you want to pack your bags right now! If you are looking for mild weather all year, easy quality waves to reach and surf, then California is the choice for you and you will not be disappointed. Top spots to visit if you get a chance are Steamer Lane, Malibu and Rincon. Use the links below to find out more in depth information on California surf spots and waves.
Maverick's or Mavericks is a surfing location in Northern California, U.S.A.. It is located approximately one-half mile (0.8 km) from shore in Pillar Point Harbor just north of Half Moon Bay at the village of Princeton-By-The-Sea. After a strong winter storm in the northern Pacific Ocean, waves can routinely crest at over 25 feet (8m) and top out at over 80 feet (24.4m). The break is caused by an unusually-shaped underwater rock formation.
Mavericks is a winter destination for some of the world's best big wave surfers. Very few riders become big wave surfers; and of those, only a select few are willing to risk the hazardous conditions at Maverick's. An invitation-only contest is held there every winter, depending on wave conditions.
USA.
Location: North America, bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean, between Canada and Mexico
Coordinates: 38 00 N, 97 00 W
Coastline: 19,924 km
Language: English, Spanish (spoken by a sizable minority)
Safety: Travel within the United States is generally trouble-free, however travellers should be aware that the US shares with the rest of the world an increased threat from terrorist incidents. Security has been heightened particularly at airports. Visitors are cautioned that terrorist attacks in the past have occurred in public areas and there is a risk of being caught up in any future incidents. Travellers should also be alert to the dangers of car and street crime in cities and should use common sense and take basic precautions. Visitors should avoid wearing expensive jewellery and walking in run down areas and try to stick to main highways and use well-lit car parks. Do not sleep in your vehicle on the roadside or in rest areas and avoid leaving luggage on display in cars.
Coordinates: 38 00 N, 97 00 W
Coastline: 19,924 km
Language: English, Spanish (spoken by a sizable minority)
Safety: Travel within the United States is generally trouble-free, however travellers should be aware that the US shares with the rest of the world an increased threat from terrorist incidents. Security has been heightened particularly at airports. Visitors are cautioned that terrorist attacks in the past have occurred in public areas and there is a risk of being caught up in any future incidents. Travellers should also be alert to the dangers of car and street crime in cities and should use common sense and take basic precautions. Visitors should avoid wearing expensive jewellery and walking in run down areas and try to stick to main highways and use well-lit car parks. Do not sleep in your vehicle on the roadside or in rest areas and avoid leaving luggage on display in cars.
México tiene más de 9000 kilómetros de costas, distribuidas entre el Golfo de México al este y el Pacífico al oeste. Pero la mayoría de los spots de surf se encuentran en la Costa Pacifica, extiéndase desde Baja California, al sur de la frontera con Estados Unidos, hasta el estado de Chiapas, en la frontera con Guatemala. La Costa Pacifica es un paraíso para surfistas, con olas y playas de ensueños cada pocos kilómetros al lo largo de la costa. Algunos de los spots de surf más reputados pueden estar a veces llenos, pero hay cantidades de spots donde podrás surfear solo. El abanico de olas va desde largas y suaves rompientes ideales para longboards, como "La Saladita" en el estado de Guerrero, hasta impresionantes tubos como el "Mexican Pipeline" de Puerto Escondido, uno de los beach break más potentes en el mundo.
En la década de los 60 las playas de Tijuana y Ensenada en Baja California eran visitadas por norteamericanos, buscando conocer nuevos y solitarios lugares para la práctica del surf; aquí comienzan a surgir las primeras generaciones de aficionados a este deporte. Luego los puertos de Mazatlán, Sinaloa y San Blas en Nayarit, así como las costas de Michoacán y Oaxaca registran gran afluencia de surfers por su buen oleaje, abriéndose con ello un abanico enorme de lugares increíblemente bellos para su práctica. De todos éstos el que más sobresale por sus atributos es Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. La ola más grande de América se registra en la Isla de Todos los Santos en Baja California y es únicamente apta para surfers experimentados.
San Juanico (Scorpion Bay) has definitely changed over the years. Heaps of new development has changed the once desolate points into a bustling surf camp, complete with a restaurant, bar and restrooms right on the water. What hasn’t changed is surf itself: Three perfect point breaks in a row that fire off right handers on a big south swell. During a big south, Scorpion Bay is everything you could ask for….minute long rides, warm water, prevailing offshore winds and plenty of fresh fish to eat after your marathon sessions. Perhaps the hardest thing about Scorpion Bay is staying occupied when the surf is small, because it is hot, desolate and dusty with not much else to do unless you have a camper with a TV and DVD player. Bring a longboard for the smaller days to keep busy. If you are feeling adventurous when the points are not on you can hike north and find some reefs that will pick up more of a west swell, although they tend to blow out by the late morning hours due to the prevailing north winds. MEX.
Location: Middle America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the US and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the US
Coordinates: 23 00 N, 102 00 W
Coastline: 9,330 km
Language: Spanish, various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional indigenous languages
Safety: There is a risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks in public places. Crime is high in Mexico, especially in Mexico City, where robberies and muggings are prevalent. Travellers should avoid displays of wealth and be particularly vigilant on public transport, at stations and tourist sites. Only use authorised taxi services. Women travelling on their own should be alert, especially in tourist areas; a number of serious sexual assaults have occurred in Cancun recently. Visitors drawing money from cash machines or exchanging money at bureaux de change should do so in daylight hours and be especially vigilant on leaving. Visitors are advised to be wary of people presenting themselves as police officers attempting to fine or arrest them for no apparent reason, leading to theft or assault; if in doubt ask for identification, and, if possible to make a note of the officer's name, badge number and patrol number.
Coordinates: 23 00 N, 102 00 W
Coastline: 9,330 km
Language: Spanish, various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional indigenous languages
Safety: There is a risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks in public places. Crime is high in Mexico, especially in Mexico City, where robberies and muggings are prevalent. Travellers should avoid displays of wealth and be particularly vigilant on public transport, at stations and tourist sites. Only use authorised taxi services. Women travelling on their own should be alert, especially in tourist areas; a number of serious sexual assaults have occurred in Cancun recently. Visitors drawing money from cash machines or exchanging money at bureaux de change should do so in daylight hours and be especially vigilant on leaving. Visitors are advised to be wary of people presenting themselves as police officers attempting to fine or arrest them for no apparent reason, leading to theft or assault; if in doubt ask for identification, and, if possible to make a note of the officer's name, badge number and patrol number.
No hay comentarios:
Publicar un comentario