Which surf trips from Miami 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 | $170–$495 | Jun–Sep | — |
| Puerto San Jose · Guatemala | GUA · 1.5–2 hours | $170–$495 | Jun–Sep | — |
| Inches · Puerto Rico | SJU · 1 hour–1 hour 15 min | $195–$295High | Jun–Sep | — |
| El Sunzal · El Salvador | SAL · 35–45 minutes | $205–$500High | Apr–Oct | from $1,092, 7 days |
| Punta Roca · El Salvador | SAL · 30–40 minutes | $205–$500High | Apr–Oct | from $1,092, 7 days |
| Dominical · Costa Rica | SJO · 3–3.5 hours | $220–$430High | Jun–Sep | — |
| Playa Hermosa (Jaco) · Costa Rica | SJO · 1.5–2 hours | $220–$430High | Jun–Sep | from $799, 7 days |
| Malibu (First Point) · USA | LAX · 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on PCH and I-10 traffic | $225–$315High | Jun–Sep | — |
| Point Dume (Little Dume) · USA | LAX · 55–90 minutes | $225–$315High | Jun–Nov | — |
| The Wedge · USA | SNA · 20–30 minutes | $240–$425High | Jun–Sep | — |
What does a four-night surf trip from Miami 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 | $170–$495 | $80–$220 | $250–$715 |
| Puerto San Jose · Guatemala | $170–$495 | $80–$220 | $250–$715 |
| Inches · Puerto Rico | $195–$295 | $200–$440 | $395–$735 |
Every spot guide has this sketch from five US airports. A real alert prices the exact dates.
Every surf break with a fare from Miami
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.
Guatemala · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paredon | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $170–$495 | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| MonterricoIn season | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $170–$495 | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Puerto San JoseIn season | GUA · 1.5–2 hours | $170–$495 | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
Puerto Rico · 8 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash Boat | SJU · 2–2.25 hours | $195–$295High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Domes (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $195–$295High | Dec–Mar | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Gas Chambers | SJU · 2–2.25 hours | $195–$295High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 6–15 ft |
| InchesIn season | SJU · 1 hour–1 hour 15 min | $195–$295High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Jobos | SJU · 1.75–2 hours | $195–$295High | Dec–Mar | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Luquillo - La Pared | SJU · 35–50 minutes | $195–$295High | Dec–Mar | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Pine Grove | SJU · 10–15 minutes | $195–$295High | Dec–Mar | Sandbar, 2–5 ft |
| Tres Palmas (Rincon) | SJU · 2–2.5 hours | $195–$295High | 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 | $205–$500High | Apr–Oct | Point, 2–8 ft |
| Punta RocaIn season | SAL · 30–40 minutes | $205–$500High | Apr–Oct | Point, 3–12 ft |
USA · 39 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Park | EWR · 60–75 minutes | $215–$315 | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–6 ft |
| Manasquan Inlet | EWR · 1–1.25 hours | $215–$315 | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–6 ft |
| El Porto | LAX · 10–20 minutes | $225–$315High | Nov–Mar | Beach, 3–6 ft |
| Long Beach | JFK · 25–45 min | $225–$365High | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Lunada Bay | LAX · 35–55 minutes | $225–$315High | Nov–Mar | Reef, 4–12 ft |
| Malibu (First Point)In season | LAX · 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on PCH and I-10 traffic | $225–$315High | Jun–Sep | Point, 2–5 ft |
| Point Dume (Little Dume)In season | LAX · 55–90 minutes | $225–$315High | Jun–Nov | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Rockaway Beach | JFK · 20–35 min | $225–$365High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Black's Beach | SAN · 20–30 minutes | $235–$385 | Nov–Mar | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Ocean Beach (San Diego) | SAN · 12–18 minutes | $235–$385 | Nov–Mar | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Swamis | SAN · 30–50 minutes depending on I-5 traffic | $235–$385 | Nov–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Windansea | SAN · 20–30 minutes | $235–$385 | Nov–Mar | Reef, 3–6 ft |
| Huntington Beach Pier | SNA · 18–30 minutes | $240–$425High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Salt Creek | SNA · 30–40 minutes | $240–$425High | May–Nov | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| The WedgeIn season | SNA · 20–30 minutes | $240–$425High | Jun–Sep | Breakwater, 4–12 ft |
| Trestles (Lowers)In season | SNA · 35–45 minutes | $240–$425High | May–Sep | River/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Cape Hatteras (Buxton) | ORF · 3–3.5 hours | $250–$375High | Sep–Oct | Sandbar, 3–8 ft |
| Outer Banks (Kitty Hawk Pier) | ORF · 1 hr 35 min – 1 hr 50 min | $250–$375High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Pier, 2–6 ft |
| S-Turns (Cape Hatteras) | ORF · 2.5 hours | $250–$375High | Sep–Oct | Sandbar, 2–6 ft |
| Virginia Beach (First Street) | ORF · 25–35 minutes | $250–$375High | Sep–Oct | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Narragansett (Town Beach) | PVD · 30–40 minutes | $285–$445High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Ruggles (Newport) | PVD · 40–50 minutes | $285–$445High | Sep–Oct | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Second Beach (Sachuest) | PVD · 40–50 minutes | $285–$445High | Sep–Oct | Beach, 2–7 ft |
| C-Street (Ventura) | SBA · 40–55 minutes | $340–$430High | Nov–Mar | Reef/Point, 2–6 ft |
| Rincon | SBA · 25–30 minutes | $340–$430High | Nov–Mar | Point, 3–10 ft |
| Ala Moana Bowls | HNL · 15–25 minutes depending on traffic | $540–$660 | Jun–Sep | Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Haleiwa | HNL · 45 min – 1 hour | $540–$660 | Nov–Feb | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Pipeline (Banzai) | HNL · 50–75 min | $540–$660 | Nov–Feb | Reef, 6–15 ft |
| Point Panic | HNL · 12–20 minutes | $540–$660 | Jun–Sep | Reef, 2–8 ft |
| Sunset Beach | HNL · 55 min–1.5 hours depending on H1/H2 traffic | $540–$660 | Nov–Feb | Reef/Point, 8–20 ft |
| Velzyland | HNL · 60–75 minutes | $540–$660 | Nov–Feb | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Hanalei Bay | LIH · About 1 hour | $630–$790 | Nov–Feb | Reef/Point, 5–12 ft |
| Kalapaki BeachIn season | LIH · 5–6 min | $630–$790 | Jun–Sep | Reef, 1–4 ft |
| Pakalas (Infinities)In season | LIH · 35–45 minutes | $630–$790 | Jun–Sep | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Poipu BeachIn season | LIH · 25–35 minutes | $630–$790 | Jun–Sep | Reef/Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Banyans | KOA · 20–25 minutes | $650–$800 | Dec–Feb | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Pine Trees | KOA · 10–15 minutes | $650–$800 | Dec–Feb | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Honolii Beach Park | ITO · 12–18 min | $760–$950 | Nov–Feb | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Pohoiki (Isaac Hale Beach Park)In season | ITO · 1–1.25 hours | $760–$950 | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
Costa Rica · 9 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DominicalIn season | SJO · 3–3.5 hours | $220–$430High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Pavones | SJO · 6.5–8 hours by road | $220–$430High | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–10 ft |
| Playa Bonita | SJO · 3–4 hours | $220–$430High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Playa Hermosa (Jaco)In season | SJO · 1.5–2 hours | $220–$430High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Salsa Brava | SJO · 4–4.5 hours | $220–$430High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 4–12 ft |
| Guiones (Nosara)In season | LIR · 2.5–3 hours | $390–$760High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Ollie's Point (Potrero Grande)In season | LIR · 30–40 minutes to Playas del Coco | $390–$760High | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–10 ft |
| TamarindoIn season | LIR · 1.5 hours | $390–$760High | 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 | $390–$760High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
Nicaragua · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa ColoradoIn season | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $275–$560High | Jun–Sep | River/Beach, 2–6 ft |
| PopoyoIn season | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $275–$560High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Punta Manzanillo | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $275–$560High | Jun–Sep | Point, 3–8 ft |
Panama · 4 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Santa CatalinaIn season | PTY · 6–7 hours | $275–$465 | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–12 ft |
| Playa VenaoIn season | PTY · 5–6 hours | $275–$465 | Jun–Sep | Sandbar/Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Punta BravaIn season | PTY · 6–7 hours | $275–$465 | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Silverbacks | PTY · ~50-min Air Panama flight | $275–$465 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 4–10 ft |
Dominican Republic · 2 breaks
Bahamas · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Palmetto Point | ELH · 55–70 minutes | $365–$1,450 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Surfers Beach (Eleuthera) | ELH · 25–30 minutes | $365–$1,450 | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–5 ft |
Mexico · 7 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Lancha | PVR · 40–55 minutes | $440–$640 | Nov–Mar | Point, 3–8 ft |
| SayulitaIn season | PVR · 45–60 minutes | $440–$640 | Jun–Sep | Beach/Point, 2–5 ft |
| La SaladitaIn season | ZIH · 45–60 min to La Saladita | $620–$840High | Jun–Sep | Point, 1–5 ft |
| Nexpa (Rio Nexpa) | ZIH · 2.5–3.5 hours | $620–$840High | Jun–Sep | Point/River, 3–8 ft |
| La PuntaIn season | PXM · 15–25 minutes | $650–$990High | Jun–Sep | Point, 2–6 ft |
| Playa CarrizalilloIn season | PXM · 15–20 minutes | $650–$990High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 1–4 ft |
| Puerto EscondidoIn season | PXM · 12–15 minutes | $650–$990High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 4–12 ft |
Jamaica · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bay | KIN · 2.5–3 hours | $455–$530 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Lighthouse 2 (Bull Bay) | KIN · 20–35 minutes | $455–$530 | Reef, 3–8 ft |
Barbados · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freights BayIn season | BGI · 10–15 minutes | $540–$690High | Jun–Sep | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Maycocks | BGI · 45 minutes – 1 hour | $540–$690High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Soup Bowl (Bathsheba) | BGI · 25–35 minutes | $540–$690High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–10 ft |
Saint Lucia · 1 break
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Point | UVF · 1.5 hours | $680–$1,200 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 2–5 ft |
Martinique · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anse Bonneville | FDF · 45–55 min | $760–$1,100High | Dec–Mar | Beach/Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Anse Couleuvre | FDF · 1 hour to 1 hr 15 min to the trailhead | $760–$1,100High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
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