Surfing is considered one of the most challenging and scary physical activities.

Many people enjoy surfing just for the adrenaline coursing through their veins.

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As the ocean waves rise above and create beautiful yet intimidating sceneries, only a surfer can tell you how thrilling it gets to ride the ocean waves.

If you live near one of the largest water bodies on this planet, chances are ocean waves don’t intimidate you as much as they can other people. In fact, it might be your day-to-day escape, running to sit by the ocean, enjoying the sunset, having picnics at the beach, and surfing the ocean waves.

Naturally, there are so many beaches around the world that there is no place short for people who like to surf. However, some places experience greater and bigger ocean waves, making those places, in particular, a better choice for surfers. So let’s find out where we can find the world’s best ocean waves for surfing.

World’s Best Ocean Waves

Here are our top picks for the world’s best ocean waves as regarded by surfers around the world.

1.   Banzai Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii

There is a reason that Hawaii is considered a surfing hub of the world. Many beaches in Hawaii are best suited to surfers due to the usual high ocean waves. However, the one that stands out has got to be the Banzai Pipeline in Oahu. It is considered one of the heaviest and deadliest ocean waves in the world, so one can never be just too perfect for surfing the Banzai.

2.   Supertubes, Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa

Supertubes live up to its name because the South African beach ride is perfect for tube surfing. It has been a consistent giver and is greatly popular among tube surfers with its low-rise ocean waves all during the day. However, the rocky plateaus in the sea are not for the faint of heart, so be ready for the jump scares and bumps along the lines.

3.   Lima, Peru

The greywater and pebbled beach can be scary from even afar for many people. But don’t let this get in the way of your surfing fun. There are plenty of great ocean waves to be surfed in Lima. Even though the ocean waves can rise a bit higher than usual due to the pebbled shore, but it also helps break the waves into three parts. This allows surfers of all skill levels to be able to enjoy surfing.

4.   Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

The Puerto Escondido, or the Mexican pipeline as it is known commonly, is not just a great place for surfers but a gorgeous beach for non-surfers too. You can ride the ocean waves or enjoy the scenic views created by those high ocean waves.  The place is considered to be so beautiful for all that locals host surfing competitions, and the food is delectable.

5.   Gold Coast, Australia

Australia is regarded to have the most beaches in all of the world. So chances of Australian beaches making it on a surfing ocean waves list are twice as likely. Naturally, you can never go wrong with the Gold Coast to mention one. However, surfing is considered a national sport in Australia, so you can visit almost any beach, and you would be able to ride ocean waves.

6.   Zuma Beach, Malibu

One needs to be a big admirer of crowds to visit Zuma in Malibu. The ocean waves are amazing for surfers, but it is a pretty populated beach. So you expect so many people there to do the same. However, that hasn’t ever brought down the world-class breaks and cleanliness of the beach, and that is what makes Zuma one of the best beaches in Malibu.

7.   Mavericks, California

One of our special mentions on this list has to be the Mavericks. The 20-foot high ocean waves are breathtaking to ride and even to witness. Among many big-name surfers, Mark Foo has been the unfortunate one to lose his life there. Hence, the beach is now almost off-limits most of the year when the ocean waves become aggressive.

Final Thoughts

Ocean waves are an amazing experience to witness, whether you are looking upon from afar or riding the wave on your surfboard. Many people find them intimidating, while some may bring upon a sense of calm as they sit by the ocean waves. Regardless, we all can agree that ocean waves are one of nature’s best phenomenon for humans.

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