Which surf trips from Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowell's Beach · USA | SJC · 40–55 min | $250–$290 · based on 11 alerts | Jun–Aug | — |
| Pleasure Point · USA | SJC · 45–60 min | $250–$290 · based on 11 alerts | Nov–Mar | — |
| Steamer Lane · USA | SJC · 40–55 min | $250–$290 · based on 11 alerts | Nov–Mar | — |
| Morro Bay · USA | SBP · 25–35 minutes | $285–$510 | Nov–Mar | — |
| Pismo Beach Pier · USA | SBP · 20–25 minutes | $285–$510 | Nov–Mar | — |
| Banyans · USA | KOA · 20–25 minutes | $300–$540 · based on 8 alerts | Dec–Feb | — |
| Asbury Park · USA | EWR · 60–75 minutes | $305–$460High | Sep–Oct | — |
| Manasquan Inlet · USA | EWR · 1–1.25 hours | $305–$460High | Sep–Oct | — |
| Narragansett (Town Beach) · USA | PVD · 30–40 minutes | $305–$390High | Sep–Oct | — |
| Ruggles (Newport) · USA | PVD · 40–50 minutes | $305–$390High | Sep–Oct | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Colorado · Nicaragua | $630–$770 · based on 52 alerts | $100–$260 | $730–$1,030 |
| Playa Venao · Panama | $740–$760 · based on 29 alerts | $120–$280 | $860–$1,040 |
| Punta Brava · Panama | $740–$760 · based on 29 alerts | $120–$280 | $860–$1,040 |
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. "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 · 37 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asilomar | MRY · 12–15 minutes | $195–$290High | Nov–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Cowell's BeachIn season | SJC · 40–55 min | $250–$290 · based on 11 alerts | Jun–Aug | Point, 1–4 ft |
| Pleasure PointIn season | SJC · 45–60 min | $250–$290 · based on 11 alerts | Nov–Mar | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Steamer LaneIn season | SJC · 40–55 min | $250–$290 · based on 11 alerts | Nov–Mar | Reef/Point, 4–12 ft |
| Cayucos Pier | SBP · 30–40 minutes | $285–$510 | Nov–Mar | Sandbar, 3–8 ft |
| Morro BayIn season | SBP · 25–35 minutes | $285–$510 | Nov–Mar | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Pismo Beach PierIn season | SBP · 20–25 minutes | $285–$510 | Nov–Mar | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Ala Moana Bowls | HNL · 15–25 minutes depending on traffic | $290–$390 · based on 21 alerts | Jun–Sep | Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Haleiwa | HNL · 45 min – 1 hour | $290–$390 · based on 21 alerts | Nov–Feb | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Pipeline (Banzai) | HNL · 50–75 min | $290–$390 · based on 21 alerts | Nov–Feb | Reef, 6–15 ft |
| Sunset Beach | HNL · 55 min–1.5 hours depending on H1/H2 traffic | $290–$390 · based on 21 alerts | Nov–Feb | Reef/Point, 8–20 ft |
| BanyansIn season | KOA · 20–25 minutes | $300–$540 · based on 8 alerts | Dec–Feb | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Asbury ParkIn season | EWR · 60–75 minutes | $305–$460High | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–6 ft |
| Manasquan InletIn season | EWR · 1–1.25 hours | $305–$460High | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–6 ft |
| Narragansett (Town Beach)In season | PVD · 30–40 minutes | $305–$390High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Ruggles (Newport)In season | PVD · 40–50 minutes | $305–$390High | Sep–Oct | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Second Beach (Sachuest)In season | PVD · 40–50 minutes | $305–$390High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 2–7 ft |
| Cape Hatteras (Buxton)In season | ORF · 3–3.5 hours | $315–$550High | Sep–Oct | Sandbar, 3–8 ft |
| Outer Banks (Kitty Hawk Pier)In season | ORF · 1 hr 35 min – 1 hr 50 min | $315–$550High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Pier, 2–6 ft |
| S-Turns (Cape Hatteras)In season | ORF · 2.5 hours | $315–$550High | Sep–Oct | Sandbar, 2–6 ft |
| Virginia Beach (First Street)In season | ORF · 25–35 minutes | $315–$550High | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Hannah Park/Mayport PolesIn season | JAX · 30–40 minutes | $320–$540High | Beach/Pier, 2–5 ft | |
| Jax Beach PierIn season | JAX · 30–45 minutes | $320–$540High | Beach/Pier, 2–5 ft | |
| St. Augustine Beach PierIn season | JAX · 1 hour–1 hour 15 min | $320–$540High | Beach, 2–5 ft | |
| Long BeachIn season | JFK · 25–45 min | $325–$475High | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Rockaway BeachIn season | JFK · 20–35 min | $325–$475High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Bob Hall PierIn season | CRP · 35–45 minutes | $350–$630High | Beach/Pier, 2–5 ft | |
| Horace Caldwell PierIn season | CRP · 45–55 minutes | $350–$630High | Beach/Pier, 2–5 ft | |
| Montauk (Ditch Plains)In season | ISP · 1.5–2 hours | $360–$640High | Sep–Oct | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| South Padre Island | BRO · 40–50 minutes | $390–$680 | Beach/Jetty, 2–6 ft | |
| Cocoa BeachIn season | MLB · 30–45 minutes | $395–$580High | Beach, 1–4 ft | |
| Main Street PierIn season | DAB · 10–15 minutes | $395–$590 | Beach/Pier, 2–5 ft | |
| New Smyrna BeachIn season | DAB · 25–35 minutes | $395–$590 | Beach, 2–5 ft | |
| Ponce InletIn season | DAB · 25-35 minutes | $395–$590 | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft | |
| Sebastian InletIn season | MLB · 40–45 minutes | $395–$580High | Beach/Jetty, 2–6 ft | |
| Indian River InletIn season | SBY · 55–70 minutes | $690–$1,300 | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Ocean City BoardwalkIn season | SBY · 35–45 min | $690–$1,300 | Sep–Oct | Beach, 2–5 ft |
Guatemala · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paredon | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $340–$550 · based on 16 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Monterrico | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $340–$550 · based on 16 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Puerto San Jose | GUA · 1.5–2 hours | $340–$550 · based on 16 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
El Salvador · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Sunzal | SAL · 35–45 minutes | $370–$610 · based on 18 alerts | Apr–Oct | Point, 2–8 ft |
| El Zonte | SAL · 50–60 minutes | $370–$610 · based on 18 alerts | Apr–Oct | River/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Punta Roca | SAL · 30–40 minutes | $370–$610 · based on 18 alerts | Apr–Oct | Point, 3–12 ft |
Mexico · 7 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Lancha | PVR · 40–55 minutes | $400–$450 · based on 22 alerts | Nov–Mar | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Sayulita | PVR · 45–60 minutes | $400–$450 · based on 22 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach/Point, 2–5 ft |
| La Punta | PXM · 15–25 minutes | $520–$540 · based on 31 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 2–6 ft |
| Playa Carrizalillo | PXM · 15–20 minutes | $520–$540 · based on 31 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 1–4 ft |
| Puerto Escondido | PXM · 12–15 minutes | $520–$540 · based on 31 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 4–12 ft |
| La Saladita | ZIH · 45–60 min to La Saladita | $780–$910 · based on 27 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 1–5 ft |
| Nexpa (Rio Nexpa) | ZIH · 2.5–3.5 hours | $780–$910 · based on 27 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point/River, 3–8 ft |
Puerto Rico · 11 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash Boat | SJU · 2–2.25 hours | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Domes (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Dec–Mar | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Gas Chambers | SJU · 2–2.25 hours | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 6–15 ft |
| Inches | SJU · 1 hour–1 hour 15 min | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Jobos | SJU · 1.75–2 hours | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Dec–Mar | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Luquillo - La Pared | SJU · 35–50 minutes | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Dec–Mar | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Maria's (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Dec–Mar | Reef, 5–12 ft |
| Pine Grove | SJU · 10–15 minutes | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Dec–Mar | Sandbar, 2–5 ft |
| Sandy Beach (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Surfer's Beach (Aguadilla) | SJU · ~2 hours | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Dec–Mar | Reef, 5–12 ft |
| Tres Palmas (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $480–$520 · based on 13 alerts | Dec–Mar | Reef, 6–15 ft |
Dominican Republic · 4 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guibia | SDQ · 35–50 minutes | $510–$710High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| La Boya | SDQ · 15–20 minutes | $510–$710High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Encuentro (Cabarete) | POP · 20–30 minutes | $520–$780 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Playa Grande | POP · 1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min | $520–$780 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
Barbados · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freights Bay | BGI · 10–15 minutes | $520–$680High | Jun–Sep | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Maycocks | BGI · 45 minutes – 1 hour | $520–$680High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Soup Bowl (Bathsheba) | BGI · 25–35 minutes | $520–$680High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–10 ft |
Costa Rica · 9 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominical | SJO · 3–3.5 hours | $530–$730 · based on 61 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Pavones | SJO · 6.5–8 hours by road | $530–$730 · based on 61 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–10 ft |
| Playa Bonita | SJO · 3–4 hours | $530–$730 · based on 61 alerts | Dec–Mar | Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Playa Hermosa (Jaco) | SJO · 1.5–2 hours | $530–$730 · based on 61 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Salsa Brava | SJO · 4–4.5 hours | $530–$730 · based on 61 alerts | Dec–Mar | Reef, 4–12 ft |
| Guiones (Nosara) | LIR · 2.5–3 hours | $630–$900 · based on 69 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Ollie's Point (Potrero Grande) | LIR · 30–40 minutes to Playas del Coco | $630–$900 · based on 69 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–10 ft |
| Tamarindo | LIR · 1.5 hours | $630–$900 · based on 69 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 | $630–$900 · based on 69 alerts | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
Jamaica · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip 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 | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Point | UVF · 1.5 hours | $580–$1,050 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 2–5 ft |
Nicaragua · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa ColoradoIn season | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $630–$770 · based on 52 alerts | Jun–Sep | River/Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Popoyo | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $630–$770 · based on 52 alerts | Jun–Sep | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Punta Manzanillo | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $630–$770 · based on 52 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 3–8 ft |
Panama · 4 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Santa Catalina | PTY · 6–7 hours | $740–$760 · based on 29 alerts | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–12 ft |
| Playa VenaoIn season | PTY · 5–6 hours | $740–$760 · based on 29 alerts | Jun–Sep | Sandbar/Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Punta BravaIn season | PTY · 6–7 hours | $740–$760 · based on 29 alerts | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Silverbacks | PTY · ~50-min Air Panama flight | $740–$760 · based on 29 alerts | Dec–Mar | Reef, 4–10 ft |
Guadeloupe · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anse Bertrand | PTP · 35–45 minutes | $790–$1,550 | Dec–Mar | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Le Moule | PTP · 25–35 minutes | $790–$1,550 | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
Bahamas · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Round-trip fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Palmetto Point | ELH · 55–70 minutes | $830–$2,200 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Surfers Beach (Eleuthera) | ELH · 25–30 minutes | $830–$2,200 | 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 | $1,310–$1,320 · based on 8 alerts | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Anse Couleuvre | FDF · 1 hour to 1 hr 15 min to the trailhead | $1,310–$1,320 · based on 8 alerts | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
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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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