Your priority is to get away from the crowds. For these options you may be required to travel great distances - either by air, land or sea. In some cases below, there may be restrictions on the number of surfers to keep breaks uncrowded, but others may just be far enough away from the commercial areas and frequently travelled paths that only those with a sense of adventure bother going there.
While some of these places are well-known, others are true new surfing frontiers - be one of the first people to surf these breaks!
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$282pp
for 7 Nights
Anchor Point Surf House is situated in possibly the best location for a surf camp in all of Morocco. With 3 world class right hand point breaks right in front of the camp you have the perfect vantage point to chill out after a long days surfing and watch the waves roll by whilst the sun sets. Indulge in a magnificently Moroccan designed surf retreat just outside of Taghazoute!
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$2245pp
for 12 Nights
Anloran can sleep up to 12 surfers but can be yours exclusively with only 10 and operates charters in the Southern Atolls in March & April, which is the preferred time to charter in this area. Take advantage of the uncrowded waves before resorts open the area up to more surfers.
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$960pp
for 9 Days / 8 Nights
Caroline Islands are often described as like Tahiti or Hawaii Hawaii and northeast of Australia
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$660pp
for 7 Nights
Peru offers one of nature's miracles: Chicama. It is the world's longest wave stretching over 4kms and is situated north from Trujillo. The Peruvian coast is littered with similar point breaks with big lows from deep down south sending the swells northwards, and many of the surf spots receive persistent offshore winds.
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$1900pp
for 10 Days
When one congers up images of the ultimate surf trip adventure, the one prerequisite that comes to mind is solitary and perfect waves. Chile has both, solitude and perfect waves.
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$1170pp
for 13 Nights
Damai Bungalows opened in 2010 and is located next door to Ombak Indah Losmen. They hold a maximum of 12 guests in 6 twin share rooms, each with their own tropical style bathrooms. A large pavillion with viewing deck sits right at the beach, offering spectacular views over the break of Ujung Bocor & across to Gunung Pugung & mountain ranges that span the length of Sumatra.
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$800pp
for 4 Nights
El Salvador's 307 kms of Pacific coastline is dominated by at least 10 world class righthand point breaks. Many of these waves break for 100-200 yards and don’t close out, with waves over 300 days of the year.
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$550pp
for 3 Nights
Indocean is a 70ft local Indo-style outrigger which can accommodate up to 10 poeple with all the modern comforts for chilling out after a long satisfying surf session. On Indocean, you will experience the waves and the scenery of Nusa Lembongan, Lombok, Gili Islands and Sumbawa.
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$2390pp
for 9 Nights
Just Dreaming is a 50ft cutter-rigged ketch powered by a 98HP Ford diesel which can take up to a maximum of 8 surfers. She has a TV, Stereo (tape/radio/CD player), VCR, Shower & toilet, additional deck shower, snorkelling gear and fishing gear all the facilities you need to explore West Java & the Panaitan Islands.
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$1519pp
for 6 Nights / 5 Days
Belize is a 46 foot Catamaran which is ideal for groups of 6-8. They have a Macintosh in the common area for multimedia purposes, so you can watch DVDs, videos and pictures of your trip, and listen to music. The catamaran is equipped with a sound system which allows you to switch on the music in either cabin, on the deck or in the common area.
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$1359pp
for 7 Days / 6 Nights
New Zealand is a real surfers paradise with a huge coastline to explore offering numerous secret spots, and vast areas of wilderness where you’ll find beaches with nobody else in the water.
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$1265pp
for 7 Nights
Tropical Beach Resort Sumbawa is perfectly set up for surfers to travel with their family or friends, surf breaks are within a 200m paddle from your room. Your partner can chill out by the pool while watching you surf the world class left hand break directly out the front. Surf guides will take you to Yoyo’s (approximately 10 min drive), Super Suck, Big Brother, Scar Reef, Little Bingin, Donuts and a couple of local secret spots.
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$235pp
for 1 night
For surfers looking for somewhere uncrowded different and remote, Nusa Island Retreat is surrounded by an unspoilt natural playground which boasts an excellent variety of numerous surf breaks and waves throughout the surf season. The peak surf season extends from November through late April.
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$145pp
for 1 Night
Mexico Surf Adventures will take you to the best spots based on your ability and give you the full Mexican experience you are looking for. They are expert surfers that know the spots that work in any given conditions.
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$935pp
for 7 Nights
Peru is the land of the long lefts, and even boasts the longest left in the world, Chicama. They have over 2000 kms of coastline with surf breaking year round. They have point breaks, reef breaks and beach breaks and receive their swells from the storms in the both the South & North Pacific.
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$1120pp
for 13 Nights
Ombak Indah Losmen is located in a very remote part of southern Sumatra mainland, an area that has only recently seen westerners arriving, chasing the great waves in the area. The Losmen is locally designed with high ceilings, large windows and wide verandas to capture breeze, keeping you cool in the tropical heat.
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$2910pp
for 7 Nights
Enjoy the flexibility of being on a boat and the knowledge of your experienced skipper/surf guide who will always take you to the best possible locations. Accommodation is air-conditioned for 12 guests in total with four single/double cabins plus two twin cabins.
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$165pp
for 1 night
Rubio Plantation Retreat is in the remote central northeastern coast of New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. From here ,you can search the remote coastline and offshore islands for an undiscovered wave.
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$870pp
for 7 Nights
The Philippines province of Surigao Del Norte Philippines
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$3085pp
for 7 Nights
Six Senses Laamu is the only resort on the virtually uncharted Laamu atoll, deep in the Indian Ocean. The island is of outstanding natural beauty, powder white sand, lush tropical vegetation and crystal clear waters.
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$2080pp
for 9 Days
Sri Noa Noa is an Australian owned 46’ twin masted schooner accommodation for up to 6 guests. The Sri Noa Noa can take you to all the breaks on Nusa Lembongan, Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba, Sawu, Paijua & Roti, some of which are only accessible by sea. Plan your own itinerary…
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$1909pp
for 7 Days / 6 Nights
UNCROWDED SURF, crystal clear water, colourful living reefs, excellent fishing, incredible scenery, tropical rainforest and tribal societies in one of the last surfing frontiers. Be one of the lucky few to visit places isolated and untouched by modern tourism. AS SEEN WITH ROB BAIN IN SURFINGWORLD ISSUE 297 AND PACIFIC LONGBOARDER VOL 14.1
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$1015pp
for 7 Nights
If you dream of paradise in search of the perfect wave, Rote is your destination. There you will find a world-class set of waves to enjoy with friends and family. This resort is named after the T-Land wave, located in the small village of Nembrala. The T-Land is one of the longest waves in Indonesia and offers surfing at different levels thanks to its three sections.
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$486pp
for 7 Days
The Surf house in Morocco is located in Taghazout, Morocco's surfing paradise a few kilometres north of Agadir (the regional transport hub).Between November and May the coastline in and around Taghazout is full of long, righthand point breaks, perfect reef breaks and friendly beach breaks.
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$1870pp
for 7 nights
If you are looking for a destination that is off the beaten track and away from the crowds, a place where you can step back in time to a different culture and experience complete serenity that you might only dream about, then set your sights on Te Tiare Beach Resort on the island of Huahine.
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$2560pp
for 8 Days
WavePark is a beautiful, intimate resort catering to maximum 12 surfers just near Hideaway's break in the North Mentawai area near Playgrounds area. They are a very professionally run surf resort with the best breaks right at your door.