The Glide: Top 30 Longboarding Spots in the World

The birthplace of modern surfing and the absolute Mecca for longboarding. Queens offers a perfectly peeling right-hander over a mellow reef. It's not just a surf spot; it's a piece of history where the spirit of Aloha was defined.

Often called the 'Cathedral of Longboarding,' San Onofre is all about the community and the slow, mellow roll. The waves here are gentle, consistent, and seemingly designed for cross-stepping.

A world-standard right-hand point break that can provide rides for hundreds of meters. The Pass is a true noserider's paradise, offering long, mechanical walls that allow for multiple turns.

Legendary for being the longest left-hand wave in the world. On a solid swell, you can ride for over a kilometer. Multiple sections offer incredible variety for longboarding.

Noosa is the high-performance capital of longboarding. First Point provides a flawless right-hand wrap around the headland inside the National Park. Protected from the wind and aesthetically perfect.

The 'quintessential' longboarding wave. Malibu's First Point is the world standard for styling on a longboard. A perfect, peeling right-hand point break that defined California surfing culture.

Known as the Chicama of Mexico, Saladita is a world-class longboarding machine. This peeling left-hand point break offers rides that continue for several hundred yards over a mellow cobblestone reef.

A legendary series of right-hand points in Baja California. Scorpion Bay offers some of the longest waves in the world, with multiple points that can connect on a large swell for marathon rides.

The historical heart of European surfing. Côte des Basques offers long, elegant waves beneath the impressive Villa Belza. It is a premier destination for traditional logging in Europe.

A reliable and consistent beach break in Northern Spain. Somo features a lively skate and surf culture, with gentle, rolling peaks that are perfect for longboarding all year round.

Britain's premier longboarding beach. Known for its massive expanse and slow-breaking rollers that provide hundreds of meters of rideable face. Ideal for traditional logging in the Atlantic.

A long, rolling left-hand point break that is a favorite in Sri Lanka. It offers a mellow ride that can go for 200+ meters, making it perfect for noseriding in tropical water.

A playful, consistent left-hand peak located right in front of a local landmark. Excellent for those looking to practice their cross-stepping on a predictable, easy-to-read wall.

Often called the home of longboarding in Indonesia. Batu Karas is a sheltered point break offering mechanical, slow-breaking right-handers over a safe sand bottom.

A hidden gem on Lombok's northern coast. Offers very long, gentle walls over a safe sand and reef bottom, often known for its 'party wave' atmosphere and relaxed vibe.

The Magic Bay in Imsouane is legendary in the longboarding world. It offers a right-hand wave that can peel for over 600 meters in a deep, protected bay. The wave is famously slow and easy to ride, making it the ultimate destination for traditional logging in Morocco.

Featured in 'The Endless Summer', NGor Island is Senegal's most famous wave. It's a high-quality right-hand reef break that offers long, consistent sections perfect for longboarding. The island atmosphere and clear water make it a unique West African destination.

The surfing capital of Madagascar's East Coast. It features a very long, rolling reef break that is perfect for longboarders. The waves break in warm, turquoise water surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.

The heart of South African longboarding. Famous for its long, gentle rollers and colorful beach huts. It offers some of the cleanest, longest rides in Africa.

One of the world's most famous left-hand point breaks. Ahipara offers incredibly long, peeling walls that wrap around the point for hundreds of meters. A dream for any longboarder.

A world-class longboarding peak that offers high-quality walls in perfectly clear, tropical water. On moderate swells, it is one of the most aesthetic rides in the South Pacific.

Renowned for its glassy, slow-breaking waves. The point break at the base of the massive sand dunes provides incredibly consistent, peeling waves ideal for traditional style.

The birthplace of Korean surfing. Jungmun Saekdal Beach provides fun, crumbly peaks that are perfect for longboarding amidst a unique volcanic landscape.

The perfect beach break for longboarding. Captures almost any swell and provides consistent, crumbling walls that go on for ages in warm Pura Vida water.

One of the longest lefts in the world. A river mouth point break that can peel for over 500 meters, offering a marathon ride for those with the stamina.

A playful, multi-section right-hand reef break that is a longboarding staple in the Caribbean. Famous for its warm water and multiple takeoff zones.

Often called the best longboarding spot in the Caribbean. A mellow, long left-hand point break that offers gentle walls over a safe sand and reef bottom.

A secluded right-hand point break that offers a much more relaxed pace than the busier breaks nearby. Perfect for traditional longboarding and aesthetic lines.

Nicaragua's consistency king. On mellower days, the outer peak provides incredible, long walls for longboarding under perpetual offshore winds.

A stunning Caribbean point break. Carenero offers long, peeling lefts in crystal clear water, often providing glassy conditions perfect for longboarding.

The softer, more refined alternative to Zicatela. A long, peeling left-hand point break that provides excellent sections for style and noseriding.

A classic Baja right-hand point break. Known for consistent, slow-breaking waves that provide excellent runway for noseriding in the desert heat.

A series of sand-bottomed right-hand points. Offers incredibly long, workable walls that are a dream for longboarding on moderate swells.

Often called 'The Waikiki of Mexico'. A very mellow, slow-breaking reef peak that is perfect for learning and traditional logging.