Known for its beauty and isolated location, New Zealand is one of the top spots for surfers to visit to truly take advantage of some of the best surfing in the world. With many unspoiled surf spots offered between the North Island and the South Island, the beautiful island country of New Zealand located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean is the ideal place to plan a surf trip. The versatility of surfing this location makes New Zealand unique. Its diverse coastline and the low-pressure system that allows swells to pick up from any direction are one of a kind.

There are many different spots to surf in New Zealand to truly experience the best surfing in the world, depending upon preferences and skill levels. A few great choices for surfers of all levels include places such as Papatowi, Shipwrecks, the Spit, Seconds, Stent Road, Kaikoura, Piha, Northland, Punakaiki, Waikato and others. The South Island is relatively unspoiled with the Catlins on the southeast coast offering a number of great surf breaks. Surfers visiting the Catlins can expect constant swell running in this area. One of the main things surfers should be aware of when surfing this area is the weather pattern, which is constantly changing, so consider the skill level and the appropriate surf gear necessary. Additionally, Waikato is another popular location to consider for surfers of all levels to experience the best surfing in the world.

For experienced surfers brave enough to explore area that is, in general, not regularly surfed, keep in mind there are a lot of private properties for which permission must be asked from the landowner prior to attempting to access the surf location.

Beginning surfers visiting the North Island fare well at surf locations such as Long Bay, Milford Beach and Takapuna, whereas experts head toward Anawhata, Greenbay and Karekare. Options are endless, simply depending on the skill level of the surfer and which island the surfer chooses to explore. Overall, New Zealand offers a temperate climate, a number of uncrowded beaches and a plethora of surf spots.