The World’s Best FAMILY-FRIENDLY Surf Destinations (8 Surf Trip Ideas)!

Looking for the ideal spot to hang out with the family, keep the kids entertained, and get a few waves? Here are the best family-friendly surf destinations on Earth. Whether you’re traveling with the wife and kids in tow, or bringing a non-surfing partner, these places combine waves, safety, and heaps of other wicked stuff to do! I hope this breakdown inspires your next trip!! Any questions, please fire away in the comments. Yewww!
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Sri Lanka
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[@DevonNitta]

Thank you! This list is just what I needed! Trying to plan a nice trip for the fam that has some good surfing.

[@DanHarmon123]

Epic!! Hope this has given you some inspo!!

[@stevegram9000]

Great video. Thanks Dan!

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you!! Hoped you enjoyed this one :)

[@bereal4peace8]

THIS IS AWESOME! SO HELPFUL AND SO ON POINT!

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you!! Stoked you found this useful mate :))

[@scottmcwave9479]

All the spots look fantastic!

[@DanHarmon123]

For sure!! Some dreamy destinations in there!!

[@andrebatalha2977]

Great job! Thanks for the tips ;)

[@DanHarmon123]

No worries! Stoked you found it helpful :)

[@leonardberverena1030]

Love the video

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you!! Stoked you enjoyed it :)

[@danluis1418]

Thanks for the vid very useful, would be nice to get a breakdown of childcare options while parents go surfing 😉

[@michaelj8793]

I cant recommend Costa Rica strongly enough for family vacation We have been visiting for over thirty years Although the crowds have steady increased dramatically over that time Both coasts offer enough for the beginning surfer and for a little investment there are still plenty of breaks that you can score to yourself but the prices have jumped accordingly The people and food make this country one of the best places that you and your family won't soon forget Thanks for sharing as always my friend Summertime has the biggest and most consistent surf and have Never been skunked any time of year Literally Be well my friend 👍🤙

[@DanHarmon123]

Hey mate! Epic!! You must have had your share of fun waves there in 30 years!!

[@ClausMadsen]

Which places in CR can you recommend?

[@mariusuhde1708]

3:39 Piha, NZ! Been there in 2000 with good friends. Staying in my mind until today! Hope to return soon!

[@DanHarmon123]

Epic mate!! Such a beautiful beach!!

[@reelsalty1470]

Hi Dan, Awsome breakdown of destinations. I am looking to take the family on a surf trip vacation. Couple young kids and the wife. I like the sound of Sri Lanka could you tell me best season to get waves there? Thanks

[@DanHarmon123]

Hey mate! Thank you! Yeah, Sri Lanka would be a wicked family trip. Sri Lanka has two seasons. Between November and March, head down South to Midigama or Hikkaduwa (both lovely beach towns) with accomms across the road from beach/surf breaks. Otherwise, between April and October, the East Coast is better, so head to Arugam Bay!! Hope that helps :)

[@TrueWren]

Fly to Faro for the algarve. Great video tho, does Mexico have a family friendly option?

[@DanHarmon123]

Yep, great point!! Way closer haha... Thank you! I'd say Puerto would be best for families, as it's got waves right out front and loads of accomm options (it's a large town)!! there or Sayulita up North could work :))

[@paulwayland2374]

❤❤❤❤❤ great vid brother , look me up if your on the sunny coast

[@DanHarmon123]

Thanks, Paul!! Hopefully coming that way next year at some stage!!

[@johnbrion4565]

Costa Rica is great but I would not recommend jaco for a family trip. Northern coast is better.

[@DanHarmon123]

Hey John!! yeah fair enough! Can be a little tacky there I guess, so I agree, North is better :))

[@alexcayn4430]

And France ?

[@irishman3375]

Witch's Rock Costa Rica

[@DanHarmon123]

Good shout! Can't wait to check that place out!!

[@hipsonsogbo]

I started watching these back when I was planning a trip through central America, I'm currently in el tunco el Salvador. One thing that has stood out is the vibe and the infrastructure. i think it would be good to comment more on these things. I don't think these places are cheap destinations anymore prices are expensive for food, and these countries are mostly falling to bits, the areas you stay in with surf are ruined by an attempt to appeal to tourism. It's so tacky I was watching the surf before and the music was booming behind me, I couldnt even hear the ocean, a bottle of water cost 1 usd. The waves get good in these places, that's all they have, there is a real lack of education in these places.

[@DanHarmon123]

Hey mate!! Yeah great shout, I think with regards to price, you have to "make" places cheap now, by finding good deals on accomm or hunting out local places to eat! And yep, totally agree that most surf destinations have their fare share of other issues!!

[@surfingplayer7]

California???

[@DanHarmon123]

Yeah, great shout!! Would definitely be a good one :)

[@surfingplayer7]

@@DanHarmon123 yeah

[@AEVMU]

Too expensive and the waves are usually just whatever.

[@yokandsheryo]

Stop spoiling surf spots

[@DanHarmon123]

Spoiling the most well-known/crowded surf destinations on Earth...

[@ffrs1444]

He not telling people that stormriders guide doesn’t say

[@iacoitaly]

@@DanHarmon123don’t think he’s heard of Surfline….