Planning a surfing trip has as many details as planning another trip if not even more. You are preparing to make a trip for one purpose only and that is to have a unique surfing experience that otherwise you wouldn’t have.
Having said this, you will have to take into account the location first and foremost. There are many great surfing spots around the world, but not all of them may be accessible to you so you will have to choose wisely.
You will also have to prepare for the way you will carry your surfing equipment.
It can be more expensive to choose good bags that are more resistant and practical than to go with backs that aren’t the most appropriate and risk damaging your surfing equipment.
Since you will have many things to carry with you you must pick the best way of transportation as well.
What Is A Surf Trip?
A surf trip is essentially going to a different location with the main purpose of surfing new waves and getting an experience you wouldn’t have in your nearest surfing location.
Another thing that characterizes these trips is that they are often made with a group and a guide.
The purpose of going on surfing trips with a group is because there are group members that are at different levels of experience which means that you will always have new things to learn with each other.
Not only that, but you will most likely have a guide, should you decide to go with a group. This will save you from losing time trying to figure out the best spots to catch some waves.
Usually, these guides are locals or people who know the area well because they have been going there for a while, so not only will you get to be in the best spots you will also find places that no tourism website tells you about.
How Many Boards Do I Need For A Surf Trip?
If you are new to going on surf trips you probably thought that taking your favorite board would be enough. You’re not entirely wrong about this, though.
The best board is the board you know best and are used to the most. However, taking only one board on a surf trip might not be enough.
Many people agree that you should take a minimum of two surfing boards but if you have the possibility of taking three boards with you, that would be the best choice.
You will have to think about all the possibilities, and one of those is, unfortunately, breaking a board.
Should this happen, you can use your third board to replace the one that was broken.
Taking multiple boards is always a good idea because as much as you research about the climate of the region you’re going to and the types of waves it usually has, you can always be surprised and that’s why it will be beneficial to go prepared with two or three boards.
Where Should I Go For A Surf Trip?
The choices seem endless once you start doing some research so one thing you can do is break things down and only choose the best destination for the time of the year you will be making your trips.
It’s also important to remember that you will have to do some research regarding surfing seasons in specific and not just the climate of the region in general.
For example, the best surf season in the Solomon Islands goes from October to April, but if you are planning on doing a surf trip to Australia, the best surf season begins in February and ends in May.
The best-surfing destinations tend to be located in the Southern hemisphere.
This means that if you live in the Northern Hemisphere you will have to be prepared to make your surf trip during the colder months since that’s when the best surf seasons in the southern hemisphere occur, should you choose to go to one of those destinations.
What Do Surfers Pack For A Surf Trip?
It’s time to pack your bags to go on your surf trip, but what are the things you might be missing besides your clothes and surfing equipment?
Well, to begin with, dry bags are a must. You will be in a different location so it’s likely that you will have to carry more things around than usual and that’s why a dry bag is useful.
There, you can put on all your clothes and surfing clothes and not get anything wet. They also tend to have plenty of room to keep all your belongings organized.
You will also need travel board bags of good quality. You will be carrying your boards around more than usual and in different transports so they must be well protected from damage.
Since you will go to a different location and probably be more exposed to the elements than ever, you will need protective clothing like rashguards and neoprene jackets.
These will protect you from the sun, from cuts, and will keep you warm if need be.
Where Is The Cheapest Place To Surf?
The cheapest place to surf ad also, probably the most popular one in Indonesia. Regardless of where you live, chances are that you will find Indonesian living costs cheap.
Of course, Indonesia is not without its biggest tourist spots which tend to be more expensive, but if you steer away from those places you can find very cheap options for food, places to stay, and transportation.
However, there’s one thing that is very expensive about Indonesia and that’s the airfare.
So, if you don’t find it accessible to pay for the plane tickets to go there, South America also has some of the best surf spots that won’t hurt your wallet.
Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Nicaragua are some of the cheapest places in South America to go surfing.
It also presents the advantage of being easy to move from one country to the other easily to experience the most surfing experiences possible.