We use our Surf Trip Finder to select the best surf spots in May for Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced levels. We have also added the nearest accommodation option so you can start planning your next trip. Hope you can join us...

1. Beginner Surfers - Europe: Ericeira, Portugal 

Wetsuit needed: 3-4mm
Air temperature: 22°C
Surf Trip Finder star rating: 4/5
Best Wave: Foz do Lizandro. It's one of Portugal's best beginner beach breaks, working best on low to mid tide. Beautiful gold sandy beach with a big car park and promenade with 4 or 5 cafés and restaurants. 

Place to stay closest to the surf:
Helios Beach Houses , on the beach! 7 night Surf & Stay Package from €275 per person:

Check out the video of Helios:

 

2. Beginner Surfers - Rest Of The World: San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Wetsuit needed: Boardshorts
Air temperature: 32°C
Surf Trip Finder star rating: 5/5
Best Wave: Playa Maderas: A beautiful long beach break with some outer reefs for those progressing fast. Very scenic. 


Place to stay closest to the surf:
Rapture Surf Camp, Stunning set up in the jungle 15 mins walk to the beach! From €35 per night & €30 per surf lesson:

 

3. Intermediate Surfers - Europe: Santander & Somo - Northern Spain

Wetsuit needed: 3-4mm
Air temperature: 18°C
Surf Trip Finder star rating: 4/5
Best Wave: Playa Somo: One of the north coast of Spain's best surf magnets. Different peaks and great for progressing


Place to stay closest to the surf: 
La Wave Somo Surf House - 7 night Surf & Stay Package from €355 per person:

 

4. Intermediate Surfers - Rest Of The World: Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Wetsuit needed: Boardshorts  
Air temperature: 32°C 
Surf Trip Finder star rating: 4.5/5  
Best Wave: Playa Santa Teresa: Long, sandy and clear blue water, perfect for intermediates in May in arguably the nicest surf town in Costa Rica. 


Place to stay closest to the surf: 
Selina Surf Camp - 7 night Surf Lessons & Guiding Package from €340 per person:

 

5. Advanced Surfers - Europe: Hossegor, France

Wetsuit needed: 4mm
Air temperature: 18°C
Surf Trip Finder star rating: 4/5
Best Wave: La Graviere. One of the worlds best barreling beach breaks. Bring a spare board!


Place to stay closest to the surf: 
Wood'n Sea Surf lodge - 7 night Surf & Stay €399:

 

6. Advanced Surfers - Rest Of The World: Bali, Indonesia

Wetsuit Needed: Boardshorts 
Air Temp: 27°C
Surf Trip Finder star rating: 4/5
Best Wave: Padang Padang, known as the balinese pipeline. It is a very fast long barrelling wave that lives up to it's reputation as the most serious wave in bali:


Place to stay closest to the surf:

Suarga Padang Padang - Complete luxury overlooking Padang Padang from €250 per night