{"id":248740,"date":"2024-10-12T10:01:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-12T10:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/?p=248740"},"modified":"2026-01-26T19:04:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T18:04:53","slug":"famous-surf-spots-for-pros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/","title":{"rendered":"10 famous surf spots for pros &#8211; surf spots that push even pros to their limits!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10-famous-surf-spots-for-pros-pushing-limits.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;10 famous surfspots for pros &#8211; pushing the limits worldwide&#8221; title_text=&#8221;10 famous surf spots for pros&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>There are many incredibly beautiful and famous surf spots all over the world. If you&#8217;ve always wondered which ones are the most impressive, stay tuned.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Overview\" >Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros\" >10 famous surf spots for pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Banzai_Pipeline_in_Oahu_Hawaii\" >Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-2\" >10 famous surf spots for pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Big_wave_surfing_in_Nazare_Portugal\" >Big wave surfing in Nazar\u00e9, Portugal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-3\" >10 famous surf spots for pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Mundaka_in_Basque_Country_Spain\" >Mundaka in Basque Country, Spain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-4\" >10 famous surf spots for pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Gold_Coast_%E2%80%93_The_Superbank_in_Queensland_Australia\" >Gold Coast &#8211; The Superbank in Queensland, Australia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-5\" >10 famous surf spots for pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Hossegor_France\" >Hossegor, France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-6\" >10 famous surf spots for pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Mavericks_Half_Moon_Bay_in_Northern_California\" >Mavericks, Half Moon Bay in Northern California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-7\" >10 famous surf spots for pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Jeffreys_Bay_South_Africa\" >Jeffrey\u2019s Bay, South Africa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-8\" >10 famous surf spots for pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Teahupoo_Tahiti\" >Teahupo\u2019o, Tahiti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-9\" >10 famous surf spots for pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Cloud_Nine_in_Siargao_Philippines\" >Cloud Nine in Siargao, Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-10\" >10 famous surf spots for pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#Rincon_Puerto_Rico\" >Rinc\u00f3n, Puerto Rico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros\/#everything_changes_when_your_board_touches_the_water\" >everything changes when your board touches the water!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview\"><\/span><strong>Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>1 <a href=\"#hawaii\">Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2 <a href=\"#nazare\">Big-Wave-Surfing in Nazar\u00e9, Portugal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3 <a href=\"#spanien\">Mundaka in the Basque Country, Spain<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4 <a href=\"#australien\">Gold Coast &#8211; the Superbank in Queensland, Australia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>5 <a href=\"#frankreich\">Hossegor, France<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"#surfessentials\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><strong>6 <a href=\"#nordkalifornien\">Mavericks, Half Moon Bay in Northe California<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>7 <a href=\"#s\u00fcdafrika\">Jeffrey\u2019s Bay, South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8 <a href=\"#tahiti\">Teahupo\u2019o, Tahiti<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>9 <a href=\"#philippinen\">Cloud Nine in Siargao, Philippines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10 <a href=\"#puerto\">Rinc\u00f3n, Puerto Rico<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"#nicetohave\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EYlHiTaCoks&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"hawaii\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros\"><\/span>10 famous surf spots for pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banzai_Pipeline_in_Oahu_Hawaii\"><\/span><strong>Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ehukai Beach is located on the north coast of Oahu. This beach is the origin of the Banzai Pipeline, a world-famous reef.<\/p>\n<p>In summer it is a beautiful beach, in winter it is the place to watch professional surfers perform their maneuvers in the water.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros-white-waves-breaking-at-the-shore.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;splash &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; title_text=&#8221;splash &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>The waves sometimes reach a height of up to 30 meters. The Billabong Pipeline Masters Surf Competition is a surf contest that attracts many surfing enthusiasts every year. This spot is one of the most dangerous beaches for surfers.<\/p>\n<p>The wave builds up at a 90-degree angle within a very short time, creating a wall of water as high as a house. There is no other place in the world where the spectacle takes place at this speed.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZfLSN4mxY0E&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"nazare\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-2\"><\/span>10 famous surf spots for pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Big_wave_surfing_in_Nazare_Portugal\"><\/span><strong>Big wave surfing in Nazar\u00e9, Portugal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Canyon of Nazar\u00e9 is an underwater canyon located in the western Atlantic Ocean on the coast of Nazar\u00e9. The canyon is 230 km long and has a depth of at least 5,000 meters.<\/p>\n<p>Around Nazar\u00e9, however, there are not only huge and dangerous spots, there are also waves that are accessible to all surfers regardless of their level.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros-surfer-about-to-get-barreled.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;super big &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; title_text=&#8221;super big &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>In contrast to many other big wave spots, the seabed consists of sand instead of coral reef or hard rocks. On reefs, the waves break at a certain point, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfer-know-how-freshsurf-explains-some-important-terms\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"338\">surfers know<\/a> exactly where to position themselves.<\/p>\n<p>In Nazar\u00e9, however, things are different. Extremely high waves break with massive force in a variety of different places, which can be explained by the arrangement of the sandbanks under water.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pX8gVpmksHk&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"spanien\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-3\"><\/span>10 famous surf spots for pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mundaka_in_Basque_Country_Spain\"><\/span><strong>Mundaka in Basque Country, Spain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mundaka wave is located on the beach of Laidaitxu in Spain. Surfing enthusiasts travel thousands of kilometers to see the wave, which is up to 400 meters wide, with their own eyes.<\/p>\n<p>On good days, the waves reach a height of around 6 meters. The beach with its golden sand was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros-waves-from-above.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;aufeinander treffen &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; title_text=&#8221;aufeinander treffen &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>This spot is one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfspots\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"339\">surf<\/a> spots in the world and is definitely the best on the Basque coast.<\/p>\n<p>Mundaka is described as unpredictable and unbalanced, which is why beginners should stay away from the wave.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kPFRGKaKGKY&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"australien\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-4\"><\/span>10 famous surf spots for pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gold_Coast_%E2%80%93_The_Superbank_in_Queensland_Australia\"><\/span><strong>Gold Coast &#8211; The Superbank in Queensland, Australia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2001, a sand diversion system was installed here, which pumps the sand from the south side onto the beaches on the north side. The aim was to restore the natural sand shift.<\/p>\n<p>The authorities wanted to stop the erosion of the coast. At the same time, one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/the-7-most-dangerous-surf-spots-in-the-world\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"340\">surf spots<\/a> was created by chance.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros-big-wave-surfing-and-swell-lines.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;viele Wellen &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; title_text=&#8221;viele Wellen &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>The results are fantastic for surfers: the gaps in the rocks now create long, high waves that are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/perfect-surf-equipment-for-beginners\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"341\">perfect for surfing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the south of Queensland there are right point break waves, which have been producing flawless tubes and surf champions for decades.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JRl5JyNx0wg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"frankreich\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-5\"><\/span>10 famous surf spots for pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hossegor_France\"><\/span><strong>Hossegor, France<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hossegor is one of the best surf spots for beginners and professional surfers. On the South and Central beaches in Hossegor, the swell is not as strong and therefore easier to tame.<\/p>\n<p>The sandbanks and currents provide ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-conditions-on-fuerteventura\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"342\">conditions for surfing<\/a>. The waves seem to roll forever.<\/p>\n<p>The level is a success for surfers all year round. The first winter swells hit the French Atlantic coast at the end of September. These have more power, which makes surfing more interesting for more advanced surfers.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WUG_qAbgOUg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"nordkalifornien\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-6\"><\/span>10 famous surf spots for pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mavericks_Half_Moon_Bay_in_Northern_California\"><\/span><strong>Mavericks, Half Moon Bay in Northern California<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mavericks is the name of an extraordinary wave that breaks at Pillar Point in Half Moon Bay in Northern California. It is located about 30 km south of San Francisco and its waves reach a height of 8 to 18 meters.<\/p>\n<p>Mavericks is a fast right-hander that produces a rare left-hander on some days.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros-surfing-green-waves.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;happy surfer &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; title_text=&#8221;happy surfer &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>When huge waves from the depths hit the rocky outcrop under water, the unique Mavericks wave is created. This can be ridden for over 200 meters, the best period for this is from September to April.<\/p>\n<p>However, this spot is also dangerous, as it is described as cold and foggy; it is one of the deadliest in the world. Sharks are also frequently spotted here.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BdzJ8DdQyhU&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"s\u00fcdafrika\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-7\"><\/span>10 famous surf spots for pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jeffreys_Bay_South_Africa\"><\/span><strong>Jeffrey\u2019s Bay, South Africa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many different surf spots on the coast of South Africa. Supertubes beach in Jeffrey&#8217;s Bay is by far the most impressive.<\/p>\n<p>Many people know it from the movie \u201cEndless Summer\u201d. The wave is one of the most varied in the world.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros-braking-wave-from-above.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;zwei Wellen auf einmal &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; title_text=&#8221;zwei Wellen auf einmal &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Bild&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>On a good day, this runs through up to seven sections. Supertubes, also known as Supers, is the most famous. J-Bay hit the headlines in 2015 after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=z4wGSi9FXak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shark attack on surfer Mick Fanning<\/a> during a contest.<\/p>\n<p>The wave stands out due to its length, which can be surfed for several hundred meters. This is why surfing competitions, such as the Billabong Pro ASP World Tour, take place here.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=26KzUnEbTUs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"tahiti\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-8\"><\/span>10 famous surf spots for pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teahupoo_Tahiti\"><\/span><strong>Teahupo\u2019o, Tahiti<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The huge wave called Teahupo&#8217;o is referred to by the locals as the \u201cwall of skulls\u201d, as legend has it that a tribal battle ended with the victors displaying the skulls of their enemies.<\/p>\n<p>The waves usually originate from storm systems south of New Zealand and reach a height of two to five meters.<\/p>\n<p>The wave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-at-a-reef-break-the-view-of-the-reef\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"343\">breaks directly over a sharp coral reef<\/a>. Even the most experienced surfers only venture into the waves on days when the sea and wind are in perfect harmony.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros-inside-a-wave.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Barrel &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Barrel &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-at-the-olympic-games\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"344\">surfing competitions of the 2024 Olympic Games<\/a> were held in Teahupo&#8217;o for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Waves with a long period usually begin to interact with the seabed at a depth of around 200 meters. This depth usually occurs several kilometers off the coast, but in Teahupo&#8217;o it is only a few hundred meters.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=N1L8b56ehl8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"philippinen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-9\"><\/span>10 famous surf spots for pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Nine_in_Siargao_Philippines\"><\/span><strong>Cloud Nine in Siargao, Philippines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cloud 9 is located on the Pacific coast of Siargao and is one of the most famous reefs there. This spot is known for its big right-breaking waves. The Siargao Cup takes place here every year. One of the most famous surf spots on Siargao is Cloud 9, to which the town owes its surfing heritage.<\/p>\n<p>The wave is more suitable for advanced surfers, as you hit the razor-sharp coral when falling off the board. With a wave height of one to two meters, the ride is rather gentle and short in the right conditions.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/famous-surf-spots-for-pros-take-off-steep-wave.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;viele Surfer &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; title_text=&#8221;viele Surfer &#8211; 10 ber\u00fchmte Surfspots f\u00fcr Profis&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Bild&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Cloud 9 attracted worldwide attention in 1993 thanks to an article in \u201cSurfer\u201d magazine. Not only do the waves make for a breathtaking sight, the 49 islands around Siargao offer stunning beaches, secret lagoons and untouched rock pools.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RsDDYXUN3ik&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 id=\"puerto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_famous_surf_spots_for_pros-10\"><\/span>10 famous surf spots for pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rincon_Puerto_Rico\"><\/span><strong>Rinc\u00f3n, Puerto Rico<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Rinc\u00f3n there are many different waves for every level. 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