Your Ultimate 2025 Surf Season Guide
A new year means fresh swells, perfect waves, and endless good vibes. With Tropicsurf, you have access to expert guides at over 20 luxury resorts worldwide. We’ve tracked swell patterns, wind conditions, and local surf trends for over 15 years, so we know exactly where you’ll find the best waves throughout the year.
Here’s a simple guide to the best surf seasons around the globe in 2025. While we can’t control the weather, we’ve got the experience and insider knowledge to get you on the best waves of your life, no matter where you go.
January
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Seychelles (Alphonse & Desroches Island)
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Fiji (Laucala Island)
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Mexico (Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Indonesia (West Papua)
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Caribbean (St. Barts)
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Sri Lanka (Tangalle)
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Philippines (Nay Palad)
Image: Desroches Island Seychelles
February
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Seychelles (Alphonse & Desroches Island)
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Fiji (Laucala Island)
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Mexico (Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Indonesia (West Papua)
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Caribbean (St. Barts)
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Sri Lanka (Tangalle)
March
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Seychelles (Alphonse & Desroches Island)
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Fiji (Laucala Island)
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Mexico (Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Indonesia (West Papua)
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Maldives (Laamu, Kuda Huraa, Maalifushi, Gili Lankanfushi, Landa Giraavaru)
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Caribbean (St. Barts)
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Sri Lanka (Tangalle)
Image: Mandarina Mexico
April
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Mexico (Cabo, Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Fiji (Laucala Island)
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Maldives (Laamu, Kuda Huraa, Maalifushi, Gili Lankanfushi, Landa Giraavaru)
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Seychelles (Mahé)
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Nicaragua (Mukul)
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Caribbean (St. Barts)
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Sri Lanka (Tangalle)
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Indonesia (Bali: Canggu & Jimbaran Bay, NIHI Sumba Island)
May
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Mexico (Cabo, Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Maldives (Laamu, Kuda Huraa, Maalifushi, Gili Lankanfushi, Landa Giraavaru)
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Seychelles (Mahé)
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Nicaragua (Mukul)
- Indonesia (Bali: Canggu & Jimbaran Bay, NIHI Sumba Island)
June
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Mexico (Cabo, Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Maldives (Laamu, Kuda Huraa, Maalifushi, Gili Lankanfushi, Landa Giraavaru, Dhigu, Veli, Naladhu)
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Seychelles (Mahé)
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Nicaragua (Mukul)
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Indonesia (Bali: Canggu & Jimbaran Bay, NIHI Sumba Island)
July
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Mexico (Cabo, Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Maldives (Laamu, Kuda Huraa, Maalifushi, Gili Lankanfushi, Landa Giraavaru, Dhigu, Veli, Naladhu)
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Seychelles (Mahé)
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Nicaragua (Mukul)
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Indonesia (Bali: Canggu & Jimbaran Bay, NIHI Sumba Island)
August
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Mexico (Cabo, Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Maldives (Laamu, Kuda Huraa, Maalifushi, Gili Lankanfushi, Landa Giraavaru, Dhigu, Veli, Naladhu)
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Seychelles (Mahé)
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Nicaragua (Mukul)
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Indonesia (Bali: Canggu & Jimbaran Bay, NIHI Sumba Island)
September
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Mexico (Cabo, Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Maldives (Laamu, Kuda Huraa, Maalifushi, Gili Lankanfushi, Landa Giraavaru, Dhigu, Veli, Naladhu)
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Seychelles (Mahé)
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Nicaragua (Mukul)
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Indonesia (Bali: Canggu & Jimbaran Bay, NIHI Sumba Island)
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Philippines (Nay Palad)
October
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Mexico (Cabo, Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Maldives (Late Season: Laamu, Kuda Huraa, Maalifushi, Gili Lankanfushi, Landa Giraavaru, Dhigu, Veli, Naladhu)
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Indonesia (Bali: Canggu & Jimbaran Bay, NIHI Sumba Island)
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Nicaragua (Mukul)
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Philippines (Nay Palad)
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Caribbean (St. Barts)
Image: St Barts Caribbean
November
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Seychelles (Alphonse & Desroches Island)
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Mexico (Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Fiji (Laucala Island)
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Nicaragua (Mukul)
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Philippines (Nay Palad)
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Indonesia (West Papua)
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Caribbean (St. Barts)
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Sri Lanka (Tangalle - Early Season)
December
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Seychelles (Alphonse & Desroches Island)
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Mexico (Punta Mita & Mandarina)
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Fiji (Laucala Island)
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Nicaragua (Mukul)
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Philippines (Nay Palad)
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Indonesia (West Papua)
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Caribbean (St. Barts)
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Sri Lanka (Tangalle)
Image: Tangalle Sri Lanka
If you’re ready to catch some waves in 2025, contact us! We’ll craft the perfect trip tailored to your surf, relaxation, and adventure preferences. 🌊✈️
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