Which surf trips from Los Angeles are in season in September?
The breaks whose peak months include September, cheapest fare first. In season means the swell shows up often; the alert tells you which days.
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Surf camp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrico · Guatemala | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $260–$480High | Jun–Sep | — |
| Puerto San Jose · Guatemala | GUA · 1.5–2 hours | $260–$480High | Jun–Sep | — |
| Playa Colorado · Nicaragua | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $280–$750High | Jun–Sep | — |
| Popoyo · Nicaragua | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $280–$750High | Jun–Sep | from $659, 7 days |
| Dominical · Costa Rica | SJO · 3–3.5 hours | $295–$580High | Jun–Sep | — |
| Playa Hermosa (Jaco) · Costa Rica | SJO · 1.5–2 hours | $295–$580High | Jun–Sep | from $799, 7 days |
| El Sunzal · El Salvador | SAL · 35–45 minutes | $305–$495High | Apr–Oct | from $1,092, 7 days |
| Inches · Puerto Rico | SJU · 1 hour–1 hour 15 min | $305–$465High | Jun–Sep | — |
| Punta Roca · El Salvador | SAL · 30–40 minutes | $305–$495High | Apr–Oct | from $1,092, 7 days |
| Sayulita · Mexico | PVR · 45–60 minutes | $320–$380High | Jun–Sep | from $1,600, 7 days |
What does a four-night surf trip from Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrico · Guatemala | $260–$480 | $80–$220 | $340–$700 |
| Puerto San Jose · Guatemala | $260–$480 | $80–$220 | $340–$700 |
| Playa Colorado · Nicaragua | $280–$750 | $100–$260 | $380–$1,010 |
Every spot guide has this sketch from five US airports. A real alert prices the exact dates.
Every surf break with a fare from Los Angeles
Grouped by country, cheapest first. High marks a route whose September fares are running above its usual; In season marks a break whose peak months include September.
USA · 30 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowell's Beach | SJC · 40–55 min | $100–$205High | Jun–Aug | Point, 1–4 ft |
| Pleasure Point | SJC · 45–60 min | $100–$205High | Nov–Mar | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Steamer Lane | SJC · 40–55 min | $100–$205High | Nov–Mar | Reef/Point, 4–12 ft |
| Cape Hatteras (Buxton) | ORF · 3–3.5 hours | $270–$400 | Sep–Oct | Sandbar, 3–8 ft |
| Outer Banks (Kitty Hawk Pier) | ORF · 1 hr 35 min – 1 hr 50 min | $270–$400 | Dec–Mar | Beach/Pier, 2–6 ft |
| S-Turns (Cape Hatteras) | ORF · 2.5 hours | $270–$400 | Sep–Oct | Sandbar, 2–6 ft |
| Virginia Beach (First Street) | ORF · 25–35 minutes | $270–$400 | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Ala Moana Bowls | HNL · 15–25 minutes depending on traffic | $300–$370High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Haleiwa | HNL · 45 min – 1 hour | $300–$370High | Nov–Feb | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Pipeline (Banzai) | HNL · 50–75 min | $300–$370High | Nov–Feb | Reef, 6–15 ft |
| Point Panic | HNL · 12–20 minutes | $300–$370High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 2–8 ft |
| Sunset Beach | HNL · 55 min–1.5 hours depending on H1/H2 traffic | $300–$370High | Nov–Feb | Reef/Point, 8–20 ft |
| Velzyland | HNL · 60–75 minutes | $300–$370High | Nov–Feb | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Asbury Park | EWR · 60–75 minutes | $305–$460High | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–6 ft |
| Manasquan Inlet | EWR · 1–1.25 hours | $305–$460High | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–6 ft |
| Narragansett (Town Beach) | PVD · 30–40 minutes | $305–$390High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Ruggles (Newport) | PVD · 40–50 minutes | $305–$390High | Sep–Oct | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Second Beach (Sachuest) | PVD · 40–50 minutes | $305–$390High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 2–7 ft |
| Long Beach | JFK · 25–45 min | $330–$465High | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Rockaway Beach | JFK · 20–35 min | $330–$465High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Honolii Beach Park | ITO · 12–18 min | $400–$530High | Nov–Feb | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Pohoiki (Isaac Hale Beach Park)In season | ITO · 1–1.25 hours | $400–$530High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Banyans | KOA · 20–25 minutes | $410–$500High | Dec–Feb | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Honolua Bay | OGG · 1 hour – 1 hour 15 minutes | $410–$510 | Nov–Feb | Reef/Point, 4–12 ft |
| Hookipa | OGG · 15–20 minutes | $410–$510 | Nov–Feb | Reef, 4–12 ft |
| Pine Trees | KOA · 10–15 minutes | $410–$500High | Dec–Feb | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Hanalei Bay | LIH · About 1 hour | $465–$520High | Nov–Feb | Reef/Point, 5–12 ft |
| Kalapaki BeachIn season | LIH · 5–6 min | $465–$520High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 1–4 ft |
| Pakalas (Infinities)In season | LIH · 35–45 minutes | $465–$520High | Jun–Sep | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Poipu BeachIn season | LIH · 25–35 minutes | $465–$520High | Jun–Sep | Reef/Beach, 2–5 ft |
Guatemala · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paredon | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $260–$480High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| MonterricoIn season | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $260–$480High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Puerto San JoseIn season | GUA · 1.5–2 hours | $260–$480High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
Nicaragua · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa ColoradoIn season | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $280–$750High | Jun–Sep | River/Beach, 2–6 ft |
| PopoyoIn season | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $280–$750High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Punta Manzanillo | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $280–$750High | Jun–Sep | Point, 3–8 ft |
Costa Rica · 9 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DominicalIn season | SJO · 3–3.5 hours | $295–$580High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Pavones | SJO · 6.5–8 hours by road | $295–$580High | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–10 ft |
| Playa Bonita | SJO · 3–4 hours | $295–$580High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Playa Hermosa (Jaco)In season | SJO · 1.5–2 hours | $295–$580High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Salsa Brava | SJO · 4–4.5 hours | $295–$580High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 4–12 ft |
| Guiones (Nosara)In season | LIR · 2.5–3 hours | $370–$530High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Ollie's Point (Potrero Grande)In season | LIR · 30–40 minutes to Playas del Coco | $370–$530High | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–10 ft |
| TamarindoIn season | LIR · 1.5 hours | $370–$530High | Jun–Sep | River/Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Witch's Rock (Roca Bruja)In season | LIR · 30–40 minutes to Playas del Coco; ~1.5 hours to Tamarindo | $370–$530High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
Puerto Rico · 8 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash Boat | SJU · 2–2.25 hours | $305–$465High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Domes (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $305–$465High | Dec–Mar | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Gas Chambers | SJU · 2–2.25 hours | $305–$465High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 6–15 ft |
| InchesIn season | SJU · 1 hour–1 hour 15 min | $305–$465High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Jobos | SJU · 1.75–2 hours | $305–$465High | Dec–Mar | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Luquillo - La Pared | SJU · 35–50 minutes | $305–$465High | Dec–Mar | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Pine Grove | SJU · 10–15 minutes | $305–$465High | Dec–Mar | Sandbar, 2–5 ft |
| Tres Palmas (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $305–$465High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 6–15 ft |
El Salvador · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El SunzalIn season | SAL · 35–45 minutes | $305–$495High | Apr–Oct | Point, 2–8 ft |
| Punta RocaIn season | SAL · 30–40 minutes | $305–$495High | Apr–Oct | Point, 3–12 ft |
Mexico · 7 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Lancha | PVR · 40–55 minutes | $320–$380High | Nov–Mar | Point, 3–8 ft |
| SayulitaIn season | PVR · 45–60 minutes | $320–$380High | Jun–Sep | Beach/Point, 2–5 ft |
| La PuntaIn season | PXM · 15–25 minutes | $330–$440High | Jun–Sep | Point, 2–6 ft |
| Playa CarrizalilloIn season | PXM · 15–20 minutes | $330–$440High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 1–4 ft |
| Puerto EscondidoIn season | PXM · 12–15 minutes | $330–$440High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 4–12 ft |
| La SaladitaIn season | ZIH · 45–60 min to La Saladita | $500–$690High | Jun–Sep | Point, 1–5 ft |
| Nexpa (Rio Nexpa) | ZIH · 2.5–3.5 hours | $500–$690High | Jun–Sep | Point/River, 3–8 ft |
Barbados · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freights BayIn season | BGI · 10–15 minutes | $475–$680High | Jun–Sep | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Maycocks | BGI · 45 minutes – 1 hour | $475–$680High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Soup Bowl (Bathsheba) | BGI · 25–35 minutes | $475–$680High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–10 ft |
Panama · 4 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Santa CatalinaIn season | PTY · 6–7 hours | $490–$860High | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–12 ft |
| Playa VenaoIn season | PTY · 5–6 hours | $490–$860High | Jun–Sep | Sandbar/Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Punta BravaIn season | PTY · 6–7 hours | $490–$860High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Silverbacks | PTY · ~50-min Air Panama flight | $490–$860High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 4–10 ft |
Dominican Republic · 2 breaks
Jamaica · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bay | KIN · 2.5–3 hours | $570–$750High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Lighthouse 2 (Bull Bay) | KIN · 20–35 minutes | $570–$750High | Reef, 3–8 ft |
Saint Lucia · 1 break
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Point | UVF · 1.5 hours | $580–$1,050 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 2–5 ft |
Bahamas · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Palmetto Point | ELH · 55–70 minutes | $780–$1,050High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Surfers Beach (Eleuthera) | ELH · 25–30 minutes | $780–$1,050High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–5 ft |
Martinique · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anse Bonneville | FDF · 45–55 min | $840–$1,450 | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Anse Couleuvre | FDF · 1 hour to 1 hr 15 min to the trailhead | $840–$1,450 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
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Flying from somewhere else?
Any major airport with direct flights to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean works the same way; these five are the ones we keep fare history for. Set your own airport in your profile and the alerts price the trip from there.
- Miami (MIA)
- Orlando (MCO)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- New York (Newark) (EWR)
- Dallas (DFW)
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