The Caribbean is well known for its excellent surfing, and just about any destination in the region will have something to offer, but these top five destinations have some of the best to be found anywhere in the region.
- Costa Rica is in the geographical position to offer excellent conditions on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and there is no shortage of beaches to choose from. Surf schools and rental shops abound, and numerous hotels, guest houses, and inns cater to the surfer crowd. Beaches with good conditions include Playa Avellana, Playa Bejuco, Playa Esterillos, Playa Hermosa, and Playa Negra, to name a few.
- Barbados offers year-round surfing on the east coast of the island and hosts regular international competitions in November, when wave conditions are best. The best surfers from around the world compete in this popular 2-day event held at the Soup Bowl on the island’s rugged east coast. The Soup Bowl is the most famous place for surfing and boogie boarding throughout the year. At certain times of the year the South Coast has tremendous waves hitting the shoreline, from Oistins to Needhams Point, and Silver Sands, South Point and Accra are particularly popular when conditions are right, but there are numerous small bays and off-the-beaten paths. transit areas where the waves are good. There are several rental shops and training schools on the island, and accommodations that offer packages with good conditions just outside.
- Martinique also has several beaches that offer excellent surfing opportunities, as well as equipment rentals and lessons for surfers of all levels of proficiency, including novices. Anse Cafard, Anse Ceron, Anse Diamant and Anse Trabaud are the most popular beaches on the island to enjoy good waves throughout the year.
- St Martin is another island that has been smitten with excellent waves. Baie aux Prunes, Baie de l’Embouchure, Baie Longue, Le Galion Beach and St Barthelemy are particularly popular and include boogie boarding. There are surf schools, equipment rental shops, as well as accommodations that offer packages to surfers with or without equipment and experience.
- The British Virgin Islands are also among the top five surf destinations in the Caribbean, with most of the good areas found on the island of Tortola. Apple Bay Beach, Cane Garden Beach, and Josiah’s Bay Beach are the most popular, and there are surf schools, equipment rental shops, and accommodations nearby to meet the needs of visitors.