1) MUNDAKA, SPAIN

Mundaka in Spain is a legendary wave among surfers across the world. Magic Seaweed argue that Mundaka is “possibly the best rivermouth wave in the world”.

A fast left-handed barrel, this wave is not for beginners or the faint-hearted. Conditions are only perfect around 50 days per year, so you have to be patient and catch it on a good north-westerly swell.

Stay at the Portuondo Campsite, just one kilometre from Mundaka town centre. With amazing views of the estuary and hot showers, this is a great campsite for surfers. Wake up here, ready for a dawnie to one of the world’s most epic waves.

2) HOSSEGOR, FRANCE

Hossegor in France is known across the world as one of the best tube spots in the world. It’s a wave reserved for experts and pros when the swell is big, as the waves break dangerously close to the shore and often close out.

If you are here to witness the world-famous waves, stay at Village Oceliances. It is a huge campsite with an outdoor swimming pool, just 600m from Bourdaines beach (another good surf spot) and a five minute drive to Hossegor.

5) SANGO SANDS, SCOTLAND

Sutherland is one of the least populated places in the United Kingdom, so you are guaranteed crowd-free surf up here on the north coast of Scotland. Depending on the swell, you’ll either get a right off the cliff at the east end of the beach, and a left in north-westerley swells.

Sango Sands Campsite is one of the most beautiful campsites for surfers in the UK. It is so far north that you can watch the sun rise and set over the ocean here. You might even catch the Northern Lights if you are here during the winter months. Make sure you nab a camping spot by the steep slopes above the beach.

6) ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL

Ericeira in Portugal was chosen in 2011 to be one of eight World Surfing Reserves. Why? Well this area has an amazing array of surf spots in such a small area. It’s now protected by this Californian organisation.

Foz do Lizandro and Sao Juliao is great beach breaks for beginners while experienced surfers will want to head to Coxos, the famous hollow wave, as well as Pedra Branca, Backdoor, Reef, Cave and Crazy Left.

Ericeira Camping is right on the beach with excellent facilities and even surf teepees you can rent if you don’t have a tent. Plus it’s just a five minute drive from the famous Ribeira d’Ilhas Beach, which has hosted many surfing world championship events.

7) LLANGENNITH, GOWER, WALES

Llangennith is one of the most popular beach breaks in Wales. The three kilometre stretch is one of the most consistent spots on the Gower Peninsula. Catch it at low tide when the winds are light and you’ll be in for a great surf.

Hillend Campsite is an ideal campsite for surfers because it’s situated right next to the beach, so you can crawl out of your tent and check the surf while drinking a cup of tea.

It’s got an awesome cafe and top notch shower block. The downside is it is pretty expensive, but with a view like that, you won’t mind so much.

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