What's Your Next Surf Trip Going to Be?

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by DawnPatrol321, Sep 30, 2016.

  1. Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    I replied this Saturday AM 5:50
     
  2. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    Thanks again!
     

  3. NNYNJ

    NNYNJ Well-Known Member

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    Dec 22, 2017
    Yeah... Snails are delicious.
     
  4. cepriano

    cepriano Well-Known Member

    Apr 20, 2012
    I'm all about cheap air fares,warm water,and 3rd world countries.

    id like to go to indo but personally feel my skill level isn't up to par with indo,plus they feed u dogs without ur knowledge.central America and mehico is the best bet.

    id love to eventually go to spain and Portugal but there swell window is the same as ours on the east coast.even tho there waves are a helluva lot better
     
  5. Aqua boy

    Aqua boy Active Member

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    Feb 9, 2012
    0D3A2EDC-8D9B-4182-B612-DFED6460C30B.jpeg Just went on a caravan trip through Spain and Portugal with my family For the month of October. Surfed the Portuguese coastline from Sagres to Porto and had a few good sessions in Basque Country as well. The trip was epic. We actually found ourselves in peniche for the ripcurl pro with 3-4x OH waves at supertubos. Was awesome to watch, but I got food poisoning from some cheese so wasn’t able to surf. Snapped some sick photos though. Was able to see Nazaré at 30ft-ish with a few chargers out. Some of the locals that I talked to when there said the day before we arrived it was 60ft+ “Like mountains”. Food is unreal, like some of the best things I’ve ever eatin and I love food. This is a shot of Mick Fanning pulling into an absolute bomb... he made it, the man is a legend. Also, my lady and daughter (just over 1yo) met Gabriel Medina, Mason Ho and Matty Wilkinson at the ripcurl flagship store later that day while I was dry heaving in our caravan from that delicious cheese.
     
  6. Sandbar18

    Sandbar18 Well-Known Member

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    Nov 22, 2009
    I'm an average surfer...but have been to Indo (Bali) 3 times. Unless you go when its absolutely pumping, you'll be ok. I have not done a Mentawai boat trip, where I'm sure it gets a little sketchier (shallow, access to help is much further, etc) Certain breaks in Bali are far more dangerous than others - don't paddle out to low tide Impossibles or Padang right when you get there. Also, go in their offseason (our winter). There is always a wave, but the waves, and the crowds, are generally smaller. If you can surf the big days in NJ, you'll be fine at most spots in the world in quality OH and smaller waves...in my experience. As for the food - it is what it is. Go to the open markets where you actually watch them cook the chicken/fish/dog. Enjoy.
     
  7. ukelelesurf

    ukelelesurf Well-Known Member

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    Apr 25, 2007
    2 month Mex van trip this summer.....Agree with what is said on this page. Indo/Central A and Mexico are the places to go to get great waves for cheap....tons of fun beachies to surf in MEx without another soul in site. I am in the word position of having long vacations but not having tons of money...which I am fine with. Indo is amazing but you end up spending a lot on interisland flights. Peru is another awesome and cheap destination..cheers yall
     
  8. Rob Gnarley

    Rob Gnarley Well-Known Member

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    Mar 27, 2012
    Good info thank you. I'll have to look into El Salvador. A buddy of mine has good things to say about Ecuador as well.
     
  9. Rob Gnarley

    Rob Gnarley Well-Known Member

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    Mar 27, 2012
    Barry you are the man. France sounds like a neat place to go. I'd like to spend some time in the alps as well. Maybe some day.
     
  10. Kanman

    Kanman Well-Known Member

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    May 5, 2014
    Not deeming it a “surf trip”, but my girl and I are booked for Delray, FL in early March. If there’s any wave around I’ll be surfing.

    If there is surf, it’ll be my first in Florida. Hopefully there’s a little something to ride. Regardless, we are stoked to get away from the cold for a bit.
     
  11. Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    Hopefully something to ride??
    What??!!?? Ride your girlfriend, man!!! What is wrong with you???
    Kids today......
     
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  12. La_Piedra

    La_Piedra Well-Known Member

    Oct 9, 2017
    We need pix of your GF to deem if she's suitable for Delray.
     
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  13. JayD

    JayD Well-Known Member

    Feb 6, 2012
    its looking like I may be down there too...visiting a friend and getting some warmer water. St Augustine will probably be my dwelling place (I like that little beach town).
     
  14. sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

    Jun 17, 2013
    This March could be good. PM me when you're down, if Delray is not breaking Jupiter will be for sure, and if you are lucky, Palm Beach could be Great Again.
     
  15. Kanman

    Kanman Well-Known Member

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    May 5, 2014
    For sure. Ill be out there the 3rd thru 6th. Anyone know of any decent rental shops in that area? Not flying my sticks down. Might even scope Craigslist or other apps and just resell.
     
  16. Wavestrom

    Wavestrom Well-Known Member

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    Jul 5, 2014
    Anyone have a rec for week long board rental in Santa Teresa, CR?
     
  17. sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

    Jun 17, 2013

    Sometimes Nomad Surf Shop in Briney Breezes (Boynton Beach, on A1A south of Woolbright Rd.) has a decent rental board.
     
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  18. LongIslandBro

    LongIslandBro Well-Known Member

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    Jul 21, 2017
    Going to Kona (and hopefully Kauai) mid August with the wife and kids. Using miles so 2 of us go for free (only way we could pull it off).
    Plan on surfing Kona (banyans?). Plan on renting a log on both big island and hopefully on kauai.
     
  19. Aqua boy

    Aqua boy Active Member

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    Feb 9, 2012
    LIB, Ive been living on Big Island for a few years now, PM me if you have some questions
     
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  20. LongIslandBro

    LongIslandBro Well-Known Member

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    Jul 21, 2017
    Thanks for the offer. I’ll def take you up on it as we get closer to summer.