Description
About the book. Epic Surf Breaks of the World takes you to 200 surf spots in a hardback book filled with narratives, photographs, and maps. Lonely Planet gathers experiences from surf writers worldwide, including William Finnegan. The book showcases a wide range of waves and destinations, providing inspiration for those who let surfing determine their next journey.
Contents. Skeleton Bay in Namibia, G-Land on Java, Bells Beach in Australia, and islands in the Maldives are among the locations featured. You will also find Teahupoo in Tahiti, Puerto Escondido in Mexico, Taghazout in Morocco, and Bundoran in Ireland. Photographs, maps, and illustrations place the destinations into a visual context. Personal stories recount encounters with these locations and waves, and the selection includes both simpler alternatives and more demanding surf destinations.
Who is this book suitable for? This is a book for surfers who wish to discover new locations and enjoy reading the experiences of others before choosing a direction. You can begin with a familiar area or search for landscapes and waves that spark curiosity. The breadth of content makes it interesting for various experience levels and ambitions, providing a starting point for further investigation of the sites. The hardback edition is also suitable as a gift for a surf-loving traveler or as a book to browse at home when the ocean and the next trip are still some distance away.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in relation to the rest of the trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse it with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow certain days for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when the next leg of the journey is to be discussed. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2020. 328 pages. ISBN 9781788686501.
