Which surf trips from Dallas are in season in October?
The breaks whose peak months include October, cheapest fare first. In season means the swell shows up often; the alert tells you which days.
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Surf camp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Porto · USA | LAX · 10–20 minutes | $170–$180 · based on 5 alerts | Nov–Mar | — |
| Black's Beach · USA | SAN · 20–30 minutes | $175–$285High | Nov–Mar | — |
| Windansea · USA | SAN · 20–30 minutes | $175–$285High | Nov–Mar | — |
| Cape Hatteras (Buxton) · USA | ORF · 3–3.5 hours | $215–$320 | Sep–Oct | — |
| Outer Banks (Kitty Hawk Pier) · USA | ORF · 1 hr 35 min – 1 hr 50 min | $215–$320 | Dec–Mar | — |
| S-Turns (Cape Hatteras) · USA | ORF · 2.5 hours | $215–$320 | Sep–Oct | — |
| Virginia Beach (First Street) · USA | ORF · 25–35 minutes | $215–$320 | Sep–Oct | — |
| Hannah Park/Mayport Poles · USA | JAX · 30–40 minutes | $245–$365High | — | |
| Jax Beach Pier · USA | JAX · 30–45 minutes | $245–$365High | — | |
| St. Augustine Beach Pier · USA | JAX · 1 hour–1 hour 15 min | $245–$365High | — |
What does a four-night surf trip from Dallas cost?
Per person, flights plus a room near the break, before food, transfers and rentals, for the cheapest in-season trips abroad. The room uses the nightly band from our guide.
| Trip | Flights | 4 nights | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Venao · Panama | $730–$760 · based on 17 alerts | $120–$280 | $850–$1,040 |
| Punta Brava · Panama | $730–$760 · based on 17 alerts | $120–$280 | $850–$1,040 |
| Playa Colorado · Nicaragua | $800–$850 · based on 21 alerts | $100–$260 | $900–$1,110 |
Every spot guide has this sketch from five US airports. A real alert prices the exact dates.
Every surf break with a fare from Dallas
Grouped by country, cheapest first. "based on N alerts" marks a fare built from our own alerts on that route; High marks a Google range whose fares are running above the route's usual; In season marks a break whose peak months include October.
USA · 33 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El PortoIn season | LAX · 10–20 minutes | $170–$180 · based on 5 alerts | Nov–Mar | Beach, 3–6 ft |
| Lunada Bay | LAX · 35–55 minutes | $170–$180 · based on 5 alerts | Nov–Mar | Reef, 4–12 ft |
| Malibu (First Point) | LAX · 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on PCH and I-10 traffic | $170–$180 · based on 5 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 2–5 ft |
| Point Dume (Little Dume) | LAX · 55–90 minutes | $170–$180 · based on 5 alerts | Jun–Nov | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Black's BeachIn season | SAN · 20–30 minutes | $175–$285High | Nov–Mar | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Ocean Beach (San Diego) | SAN · 12–18 minutes | $175–$285High | Nov–Mar | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Swamis | SAN · 30–50 minutes depending on I-5 traffic | $175–$285High | Nov–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| WindanseaIn season | SAN · 20–30 minutes | $175–$285High | Nov–Mar | Reef, 3–6 ft |
| Cape Hatteras (Buxton)In season | ORF · 3–3.5 hours | $215–$320 | Sep–Oct | Sandbar, 3–8 ft |
| Outer Banks (Kitty Hawk Pier)In season | ORF · 1 hr 35 min – 1 hr 50 min | $215–$320 | Dec–Mar | Beach/Pier, 2–6 ft |
| S-Turns (Cape Hatteras)In season | ORF · 2.5 hours | $215–$320 | Sep–Oct | Sandbar, 2–6 ft |
| Virginia Beach (First Street)In season | ORF · 25–35 minutes | $215–$320 | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Hannah Park/Mayport PolesIn season | JAX · 30–40 minutes | $245–$365High | Beach/Pier, 2–5 ft | |
| Jax Beach PierIn season | JAX · 30–45 minutes | $245–$365High | Beach/Pier, 2–5 ft | |
| St. Augustine Beach PierIn season | JAX · 1 hour–1 hour 15 min | $245–$365High | Beach, 2–5 ft | |
| Bob Hall PierIn season | CRP · 35–45 minutes | $280–$540High | Beach/Pier, 2–5 ft | |
| Horace Caldwell PierIn season | CRP · 45–55 minutes | $280–$540High | Beach/Pier, 2–5 ft | |
| C-Street (Ventura) | SBA · 40–55 minutes | $360–$540High | Nov–Mar | Reef/Point, 2–6 ft |
| Rincon | SBA · 25–30 minutes | $360–$540High | Nov–Mar | Point, 3–10 ft |
| Doheny State Beach | SNA · 30–40 minutes | $370–$400 · based on 18 alerts | May–Sep | Beach/Point, 2–5 ft |
| Huntington Beach Pier | SNA · 18–30 minutes | $370–$400 · based on 18 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Salt CreekIn season | SNA · 30–40 minutes | $370–$400 · based on 18 alerts | May–Nov | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| San Onofre (Old Man's) | SNA · 40–50 minutes | $370–$400 · based on 18 alerts | May–Sep | Beach/Reef, 2–6 ft |
| The Wedge | SNA · 20–30 minutes | $370–$400 · based on 18 alerts | Jun–Sep | Breakwater, 4–12 ft |
| Trestles (Lowers) | SNA · 35–45 minutes | $370–$400 · based on 18 alerts | May–Sep | River/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Cocoa BeachIn season | MLB · 30–45 minutes | $385–$660High | Beach, 1–4 ft | |
| Sebastian InletIn season | MLB · 40–45 minutes | $385–$660High | Beach/Jetty, 2–6 ft | |
| South Padre Island | BRO · 40–50 minutes | $420–$740 | Beach/Jetty, 2–6 ft | |
| Narragansett (Town Beach)In season | PVD · 30–40 minutes | $425–$670High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Ruggles (Newport)In season | PVD · 40–50 minutes | $425–$670High | Sep–Oct | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Second Beach (Sachuest)In season | PVD · 40–50 minutes | $425–$670High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 2–7 ft |
| Indian River InletIn season | SBY · 55–70 minutes | $620–$1,250 | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Ocean City BoardwalkIn season | SBY · 35–45 min | $620–$1,250 | Sep–Oct | Beach, 2–5 ft |
Puerto Rico · 11 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash Boat | SJU · 2–2.25 hours | $235–$380Low | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Domes (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $235–$380Low | Dec–Mar | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Gas Chambers | SJU · 2–2.25 hours | $235–$380Low | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 6–15 ft |
| Inches | SJU · 1 hour–1 hour 15 min | $235–$380Low | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Jobos | SJU · 1.75–2 hours | $235–$380Low | Dec–Mar | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Luquillo - La Pared | SJU · 35–50 minutes | $235–$380Low | Dec–Mar | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Maria's (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $235–$380Low | Dec–Mar | Reef, 5–12 ft |
| Pine Grove | SJU · 10–15 minutes | $235–$380Low | Dec–Mar | Sandbar, 2–5 ft |
| Sandy Beach (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $235–$380Low | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Surfer's Beach (Aguadilla) | SJU · ~2 hours | $235–$380Low | Dec–Mar | Reef, 5–12 ft |
| Tres Palmas (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $235–$380Low | Dec–Mar | Reef, 6–15 ft |
Costa Rica · 9 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominical | SJO · 3–3.5 hours | $360–$790High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Pavones | SJO · 6.5–8 hours by road | $360–$790High | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–10 ft |
| Playa Bonita | SJO · 3–4 hours | $360–$790High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Playa Hermosa (Jaco) | SJO · 1.5–2 hours | $360–$790High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Salsa Brava | SJO · 4–4.5 hours | $360–$790High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 4–12 ft |
| Guiones (Nosara) | LIR · 2.5–3 hours | $1,310–$1,620 · based on 43 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Ollie's Point (Potrero Grande) | LIR · 30–40 minutes to Playas del Coco | $1,310–$1,620 · based on 43 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–10 ft |
| Tamarindo | LIR · 1.5 hours | $1,310–$1,620 · based on 43 alerts | Jun–Sep | River/Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Witch's Rock (Roca Bruja) | LIR · 30–40 minutes to Playas del Coco; ~1.5 hours to Tamarindo | $1,310–$1,620 · based on 43 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
Mexico · 7 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Lancha | PVR · 40–55 minutes | $380–$770 · based on 13 alerts | Nov–Mar | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Sayulita | PVR · 45–60 minutes | $380–$770 · based on 13 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach/Point, 2–5 ft |
| La Punta | PXM · 15–25 minutes | $1,150–$1,200 · based on 16 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 2–6 ft |
| Playa Carrizalillo | PXM · 15–20 minutes | $1,150–$1,200 · based on 16 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 1–4 ft |
| Puerto Escondido | PXM · 12–15 minutes | $1,150–$1,200 · based on 16 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 4–12 ft |
| La Saladita | ZIH · 45–60 min to La Saladita | $1,180–$1,190 · based on 15 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 1–5 ft |
| Nexpa (Rio Nexpa) | ZIH · 2.5–3.5 hours | $1,180–$1,190 · based on 15 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point/River, 3–8 ft |
El Salvador · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Sunzal | SAL · 35–45 minutes | $440–$680 · based on 11 alerts | Apr–Oct | Point, 2–8 ft |
| El Zonte | SAL · 50–60 minutes | $440–$680 · based on 11 alerts | Apr–Oct | River/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Punta Roca | SAL · 30–40 minutes | $440–$680 · based on 11 alerts | Apr–Oct | Point, 3–12 ft |
Guatemala · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paredon | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $560–$770High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Monterrico | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $560–$770High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Puerto San Jose | GUA · 1.5–2 hours | $560–$770High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
Dominican Republic · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encuentro (Cabarete) | POP · 20–30 minutes | $670–$1,200 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Playa Grande | POP · 1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min | $670–$1,200 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
Panama · 4 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Santa Catalina | PTY · 6–7 hours | $730–$760 · based on 17 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–12 ft |
| Playa VenaoIn season | PTY · 5–6 hours | $730–$760 · based on 17 alerts | Jun–Sep | Sandbar/Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Punta BravaIn season | PTY · 6–7 hours | $730–$760 · based on 17 alerts | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Silverbacks | PTY · ~50-min Air Panama flight | $730–$760 · based on 17 alerts | Dec–Mar | Reef, 4–10 ft |
Bahamas · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Palmetto Point | ELH · 55–70 minutes | $760–$2,950 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Surfers Beach (Eleuthera) | ELH · 25–30 minutes | $760–$2,950 | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–5 ft |
Martinique · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anse Bonneville | FDF · 45–55 min | $770–$1,150High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Anse Couleuvre | FDF · 1 hour to 1 hr 15 min to the trailhead | $770–$1,150High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
Nicaragua · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa ColoradoIn season | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $800–$850 · based on 21 alerts | Jun–Sep | River/Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Popoyo | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $800–$850 · based on 21 alerts | Jun–Sep | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Punta Manzanillo | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $800–$850 · based on 21 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 3–8 ft |
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