Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die is a beautifully illustrated guide to the most thrilling surfing destinations in the world. Covering quintessential beaches, including: Oahu’s North Shore; Australia�...

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Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die is a beautifully illustrated guide to the most thrilling surfing destinations in the world. Covering quintessential beaches, including: Oahu’s North Shore; Australia’s Gold Coast; and of course, Malibu, California, the book also invites you to discover such unexpected gems as the Amazon and the Gulf of Alaska. From the frigid waters off Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula to Nazaré, Portugal, where in 2013 Garrett McNamara broke a world record for surfing the tallest wave (78 feet!), Fifty Places to Surf takes readers on a wide-roving adventure, divulging the details that make each venue unique—and plenty of tips for those who aspire to surf there. Featuring interviews with seasoned surfing experts such as pro surfer Joel Parkinson and Billabong executive Shannan North, Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die is an essential travel companion for surfers of all levels who are looking to catch that perfect wave.


  • Surf Mecca: North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
  • Gold Coast, Australia: Surfing Paradise
  • Malibu, California: Waves Galore
  • Faroe Islands, Denmark: Unspoiled Surfing
  • Cocoa Beach, Florida: Surfing Hub
  • Hossegor, France: Surfing Haven
  • Grajagan, Indonesia: Surfing Utopia
  • Montauk, New York: Surfing Oasis
  • Thurso, Scotland: Surfing Gem
  • Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: Surfing Jewel
  • And Many More

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