The real definition of surfing is the desire to be in the water and enjoying the freedom to conquer a force that can take you to places you’ve never been into. Surfing is a whole new world of adventure. Same as a new drug, it can get addictive. But surfing minus the big waves is much like drinking hot beer. So for you to kiss away those surf vacation pains, we have a list of the top places where surfers can go.

1. Gold Coast, Australia

It is undeniable that Australia has the world’s best waves and beaches which make the ingredients for a perfect surf vacation. The Gold Coast is the sixth most populated city in Australia and is found in the southeast corner of Queensland. It is well-known for its subtropical climate, the surfing areas and the canal systems. Although it is quite expensive, it is a great surfing destination for both newbies and pros.

2. Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

Being located off the western coast of Sumatra, Mentawai Islands is one of the best surfing spots found in Asia. All its seventy islands and islets are rich in monstrous waves. Its four main islands that block off most swells form going towards the mainland serves as a Mecca for wave-hungry surfers who are in search of a great surf vacation and an adrenaline-pumping adventure. For you to have that surf vacation, these islands can only be reached by sea and only through ferries and charter boats.

3. Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

Jeffrey’s Bay is located in the Eastern cape part of South Africa. Just about an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth, it is considered as one of the most popular surfing destinations in the world. During the winter months of June, July and August, surfers from around the world get together and enjoy good rides from beaches like Super Tubes, Boneyards, Kitchen Windows and many more.

4. Fuerteventura, Spain

Fuerteventura is known as the Mecca of Surfers. It is part of the Canary Island and is the second largest of them that’s found in the Atlantic Ocean. Most surfers consider Fuerteventura a personal favorite because it can be visited in any time of the year. The temperature doesn’t go down to lower than 18 degrees Celsius or rise higher than 24 degrees Celsius. But the veteran surfers would often visit the place during October to March.

5. El Salvador

Also popularly known as the Republic of El Salvador, it borders the Pacific Ocean and Honduras. The place is now becoming more popular because of the famous surfers like Sunzal, El Zonte and La Libertad who frequent it. The reason is that El Salvador is not crowded which makes it a perfect spot for a spontaneous and intimate surf vacation. The major swells appear during March to October coinciding with the rainy season where waves often go as high as 10 feet.