Getting there: Fly directly into Lima and cab it to the Miraflores shopping center for around US$10.

Whether you like rocky cliff faces, standing in awe at the pros charging some of the best waves in the world or getting lost searching for little-known breaks, we have you covered with everything from epic waves to beautiful, small glassy swells.
This list was compiled by Jade Bremner, an avid surfer who has surfed many of these locations, and using contributions from other professional surfers. Thanks also to surfing-waves.com for their assistance.
Aptly, it's located at the island that created surfing, and is one of the heaviest waves in the world, scaling over six meters over a shallow base of razor blade table reef. If you've got the balls, charge this flawless water tube and experience one of nature's finest creations.
In second place we've picked the right-hand ride of your life. J Bay offers long fast barrels off this intense point break and has plenty of choice with the bay divided into sections: Kitchen Windows, Magna Tubes, Boneyards and the mecca of all waves: Supertubes.
Bali has to be in the top three surf beaches, but it's a hard task deciding which break on this paradise island takes the crown. The island attracts the gnarliest surfers from Australia and Hawaii plus beginners from across the globe; all of whom can enjoy these perfect glassy faces.
las vegas hotel and casinos With fewer waves than there are surfers, time-wasters may feel the brunt of aggressive locals at Uluwatu. But on the other hand, beginners at nearby bay Kuta are often cheered on by the more jovial locals while in the water.
las vegas hotel and casinos Another of the world's finest breaks, you may well have the ride of your life on this section, which will produce tubes and solid walls. By all means fill your boots, but save some energy for the two-kilometer las vegas hotel and casinos walk along the beach back to your car.
Getting there: If you're coming from overseas fly into Brisbane and pick up a car at the airport ( www.brisbaneairportcarhire.net.au ) for around US$46 per day.Drive down to Snapper Rocks, look for signs to Coolangatta and then turn off at Kirra and make your way to Greenmount or Snapper Rocks.
To surf here, we recommend you bring your jet ski (and a tow-in expert) and some life insurance. In 1994 skilled Hawaiian big-wave surfer Mark Foo died surfing this point. Those surfers who do conquer its peak will join a small club of over-achievers.
Getting there: Fly in to Half Moon Bay Airport and you'll find Mavericks las vegas hotel and casinos three kilometers from shore, off of Pillar Point Harbor, north of Half Moon Bay, Princeton-By-The-Sea. The only way to reach this wave is by boat or jet-ski, but be warned, come at it at the wrong angle and you're fish food.
To the right of Miraflores shopping center (and the pier) a few locals rent surfboards las vegas hotel and casinos to brave backpackers. Although the pebbled beach and gray water doesn't look entirely appealing, the range of surf along this coastline is second to none.
Waves range from a meter and up, and at the pier waves break in three sections; large, medium and small (great for all abilities of surfer), while being constantly clean, long rides. Warning: try not to swallow the sauce or you'll end up with a dodgy stomach for days.
Getting las vegas hotel and casinos there: Fly directly into Lima and cab it to the Miraflores shopping center for around US$10. From there you'll have a spectacular view out to sea and probably butterflies because the waves look that good.
Located on the Atlantic, this expert surfing spot has been dubbed the "surfing capital of Europe," so naturally the rich and the famous have mansions and holiday homes near the beach (previous owners include the likes of singer-songwriter Jack Johnson).
Those who do will experience a slice of paradise, or magic mushroom-like hallucinations, as the wave wraps over them like a Cornish pasty shaped cocoon las vegas hotel and casinos of water. Don't slip, or your skin and bones will be ripped to shreds by the ocean bed.
A right-hand squeaky-clean point break should keep you occupied, but getting to it is tricky business. Locals may tell you to "go back home" and your valuables may get nicked from your car while you're in the sea, but a little cash is a small price to pay for a world-class ride like this which comes with the added bonus of spotting whales.
Not many travelers make it to, or even know about, this spot on the west coast of Ecuador. The majority head straight to the Galapagos Islands and miss this hidden spot (which wasn't even on the map a few years ago).
There are only 1,000 locals in Montanita and they're among the friendliest bunch of surfers we've met in a surf spot. After pounding right-hand breaks, get to know them during the awesome après-surf on the village's bar strip, where you can also grab a fresh fruit cocktail or a Tibetan massage.
Getting there: Fly into the nearest las vegas hotel and casinos city Guayaquil and get the superb CLP air-conditioned bus service from the center of town, which departs five times a day and takes just under three hours. It costs approximately US$10.
Made famous in the 1960s when it was the location for the cult surf flick "Endless Summer", atmosphere is key at this sleepy town. The bars and cafés play surf videos and serve New Zealand's finest healthy smoothies and fresh cakes.
When you're feeling pumped head down to Manu, which works from one meter to about three (and offers the occasional barrel if you're lucky). The waves on this wide-open bay can get heavily blown out but it's a mellow place to wait for the surf to pick up, you may even meet a veteran or two that starred in the original movie.
Getting there: It's only a two-hour drive south of Auckland, las vegas hotel and casinos or get the InterCity bus from Auckland to Hamilton Central then the Busit/Gobus Route 23 to Raglan. The journey will cost around US$30 in total.
China is not exactly known for its beaches, let alone its surfing, but at the southern tip there's a gigantic island offering untouched tropical beaches with consistent uncrowded waves (you'll most likely be the only ones there).
Local outfit Surfing Hainan will guide you to  beginner's spots such as Riyuewan Bay and other lesser-known locations. Re-charge after your surf by eating fresh fish from the day's catch cooked spicy Hainan-style at the local café just off of Riyuewan Bay.
Getting there: Your best bet is to fly into an international airport in China, such as Fuzhou, Guilin or Shanghai, then get an inexpensive local flight from local booking agencies www.c-trip.com or www.elong.net for as little as US$50 to Sanya airport. Riyuewan is a two-hour drive from the airport or stay in Sanya and get a local surf tour company to take you there.
Grab a longboard and surf Beach Boys style on these small perfectly formed crests where Johnny Fain and Miki Dora once surfed in the 1950s. However, expect it to be absolutely rammed for exactly this reason.
Getting there: Fly in to Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport and pre-arrange a boat charter with local companies on the island such as www.mentawaiislands.co.id . Prices range depending on the length of the trip and size of the boat, email them for a quote.
Cloudbreak, however, is strictly for experts. You'll have the ride to remember on this brutal, hollow wave formed about 1,600 meters off the coast, which holds for up to 500 meters las vegas hotel and casinos and reaches las vegas hotel and casinos 10 meters in size.
Getting there: First fly in to Nadi International Airport then organize a stay at the Tavarua camp for USUS$170 per night, including meals and accommodation in a simple wood and straw hut, and they will organize boats directly to the point ( www.tavarua.com ).
The Middle East is still very much unexplored as a surfing destination, las vegas hotel and casinos but Oman's las vegas hotel and casinos long stretch of coast facing las vegas hotel and casinos the desert on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other boast miles of breaks waiting to be ridden.
Joe's Point is suitable for both beginners and experts with a sand bar to the right and rock bottom to the left. Rides here can last up to 40 seconds. Compared to the rest of the Middle East, climates at Joe's Point are forgiving. When neighboring Dubai is hitting 45 C, Sur in Oman is often in the low 30s and the water is a comfortable 25 C.
Getting there: This desert break can only be reached by car. Fly in to either Dubai and cross the border into Oman traveling down highway 23 (journey will take approximately 10 hours) or fly into Muscat and head along the coast for four hours on highway 17 towards Sur until you reach Asyllah.
It's less famous than Fistral Bay but has even more English charm, is less crowded and equally as surfable, with waves ranging from 30 centimeters to three meters. When you've finished there's las vegas hotel and casinos a cute bistro on the beach where you can tuck into delicious steaks and locally sourced fish.
An expert spot only, the reef bottom creates potent, hollow, fast and intimidating world-class tubes. Epic, but not quite as epic as its neighbor, Pipeline; if you're not Kelly Slater you'd be a lot safer experiencing this break from the beach.
One of the most famous waves in the Maldives, this break refreshingly offers both left-hand rides and 100 meters of pure tube riding out to sea. But, there is a catch: you have to be a Dhonveli Beach Resort guest to experience them. A stay on this exclusive island can cost up to US$343 per night.
Perfect for beginners through to experts, this half-kilometer stretch of beach with warm water waves reaches heights of three meters. It's surrounded by nature and you'll no doubt see howler monkeys swinging las vegas hotel and casinos through the trees or parakeets screeching in the background while you're patiently waiting for the next wave.
The cold doesn't deter die-hard fanatics from these shimmering green waters that produce rolling waves from the moody Atlantic, shaped by bouncing off of the headlands and flat rock reefs. Surf here and the charming Irish locals will offer tips and advice.
Each bay is set up for the Australian national sport and you'll be able to rent boards in most locations and ride the lip at points such as the beginner's break at The Spit Marina or Sydney Harbour, Main Beach, plus Mermaid and Narrowneck (artificial reef) in Queensland.
Getting there: Fly in