Which surf trips from New York (Newark) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominical · Costa Rica | SJO · 3–3.5 hours | $230–$510 | Jun–Sep | — |
| Playa Hermosa (Jaco) · Costa Rica | SJO · 1.5–2 hours | $230–$510 | Jun–Sep | from $799, 7 days |
| Monterrico · Guatemala | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $240–$560High | Jun–Sep | — |
| Playa Colorado · Nicaragua | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $240–$660High | Jun–Sep | — |
| Popoyo · Nicaragua | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $240–$660High | Jun–Sep | from $659, 7 days |
| Puerto San Jose · Guatemala | GUA · 1.5–2 hours | $240–$560High | Jun–Sep | — |
| El Sunzal · El Salvador | SAL · 35–45 minutes | $255–$500High | Apr–Oct | from $1,092, 7 days |
| Punta Roca · El Salvador | SAL · 30–40 minutes | $255–$500High | Apr–Oct | from $1,092, 7 days |
| Malibu (First Point) · USA | LAX · 45 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on PCH and I-10 traffic | $260–$395High | Jun–Sep | — |
| Point Dume (Little Dume) · USA | LAX · 55–90 minutes | $260–$395High | Jun–Nov | — |
What does a four-night surf trip from New York (Newark) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominical · Costa Rica | $230–$510 | $140–$360 | $370–$870 |
| Playa Hermosa (Jaco) · Costa Rica | $230–$510 | $140–$360 | $370–$870 |
| Monterrico · Guatemala | $240–$560 | $80–$220 | $320–$780 |
Every spot guide has this sketch from five US airports. A real alert prices the exact dates.
Every surf break with a fare from New York (Newark)
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.
Costa Rica · 9 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DominicalIn season | SJO · 3–3.5 hours | $230–$510 | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Pavones | SJO · 6.5–8 hours by road | $230–$510 | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–10 ft |
| Playa Bonita | SJO · 3–4 hours | $230–$510 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Playa Hermosa (Jaco)In season | SJO · 1.5–2 hours | $230–$510 | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Salsa Brava | SJO · 4–4.5 hours | $230–$510 | Dec–Mar | Reef, 4–12 ft |
| Guiones (Nosara)In season | LIR · 2.5–3 hours | $325–$620High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Ollie's Point (Potrero Grande)In season | LIR · 30–40 minutes to Playas del Coco | $325–$620High | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–10 ft |
| TamarindoIn season | LIR · 1.5 hours | $325–$620High | 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 | $325–$620High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 3–8 ft |
Guatemala · 3 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paredon | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $240–$560High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| MonterricoIn season | GUA · 2.5–3 hours | $240–$560High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–5 ft |
| Puerto San JoseIn season | GUA · 1.5–2 hours | $240–$560High | 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 | $240–$660High | Jun–Sep | River/Beach, 2–6 ft |
| PopoyoIn season | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $240–$660High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Punta Manzanillo | MGA · 2–2.5 hours | $240–$660High | Jun–Sep | Point, 3–8 ft |
El Salvador · 2 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El SunzalIn season | SAL · 35–45 minutes | $255–$500High | Apr–Oct | Point, 2–8 ft |
| Punta RocaIn season | SAL · 30–40 minutes | $255–$500High | Apr–Oct | Point, 3–12 ft |
USA · 25 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Porto | LAX · 10–20 minutes | $260–$395High | Nov–Mar | Beach, 3–6 ft |
| Lunada Bay | LAX · 35–55 minutes | $260–$395High | 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 | $260–$395High | Jun–Sep | Point, 2–5 ft |
| Point Dume (Little Dume)In season | LAX · 55–90 minutes | $260–$395High | Jun–Nov | Point, 3–8 ft |
| Huntington Beach Pier | SNA · 18–30 minutes | $285–$410High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Salt Creek | SNA · 30–40 minutes | $285–$410High | May–Nov | Beach/Reef, 3–8 ft |
| The WedgeIn season | SNA · 20–30 minutes | $285–$410High | Jun–Sep | Breakwater, 4–12 ft |
| Trestles (Lowers)In season | SNA · 35–45 minutes | $285–$410High | May–Sep | River/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Black's Beach | SAN · 20–30 minutes | $295–$395High | Nov–Mar | Beach, 3–8 ft |
| Cowell's Beach | SJC · 40–55 min | $295–$460 | Jun–Aug | Point, 1–4 ft |
| Ocean Beach (San Diego) | SAN · 12–18 minutes | $295–$395High | Nov–Mar | Beach/Jetty, 2–5 ft |
| Pleasure Point | SJC · 45–60 min | $295–$460 | Nov–Mar | Reef/Point, 3–8 ft |
| Steamer Lane | SJC · 40–55 min | $295–$460 | Nov–Mar | Reef/Point, 4–12 ft |
| Swamis | SAN · 30–50 minutes depending on I-5 traffic | $295–$395High | Nov–Mar | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Windansea | SAN · 20–30 minutes | $295–$395High | Nov–Mar | Reef, 3–6 ft |
| C-Street (Ventura) | SBA · 40–55 minutes | $365–$480 | Nov–Mar | Reef/Point, 2–6 ft |
| Rincon | SBA · 25–30 minutes | $365–$480 | Nov–Mar | Point, 3–10 ft |
| Ala Moana Bowls | HNL · 15–25 minutes depending on traffic | $560–$730High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 2–6 ft |
| Haleiwa | HNL · 45 min – 1 hour | $560–$730High | Nov–Feb | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Pipeline (Banzai) | HNL · 50–75 min | $560–$730High | Nov–Feb | Reef, 6–15 ft |
| Point Panic | HNL · 12–20 minutes | $560–$730High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 2–8 ft |
| Sunset Beach | HNL · 55 min–1.5 hours depending on H1/H2 traffic | $560–$730High | Nov–Feb | Reef/Point, 8–20 ft |
| Velzyland | HNL · 60–75 minutes | $560–$730High | Nov–Feb | Reef, 4–10 ft |
| Honolii Beach Park | ITO · 12–18 min | $750–$930High | Nov–Feb | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Pohoiki (Isaac Hale Beach Park)In season | ITO · 1–1.25 hours | $750–$930High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
Mexico · 7 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Lancha | PVR · 40–55 minutes | $610–$690High | Nov–Mar | Point, 3–8 ft |
| SayulitaIn season | PVR · 45–60 minutes | $610–$690High | Jun–Sep | Beach/Point, 2–5 ft |
| La SaladitaIn season | ZIH · 45–60 min to La Saladita | $660–$960High | Jun–Sep | Point, 1–5 ft |
| Nexpa (Rio Nexpa) | ZIH · 2.5–3.5 hours | $660–$960High | Jun–Sep | Point/River, 3–8 ft |
| La PuntaIn season | PXM · 15–25 minutes | $810–$1,200High | Jun–Sep | Point, 2–6 ft |
| Playa CarrizalilloIn season | PXM · 15–20 minutes | $810–$1,200High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 1–4 ft |
| Puerto EscondidoIn season | PXM · 12–15 minutes | $810–$1,200High | Jun–Sep | Beach, 4–12 ft |
Panama · 4 breaks
| Break | Fly into | Typical fare | Best months | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Santa CatalinaIn season | PTY · 6–7 hours | $690–$820High | Jun–Sep | Point, 4–12 ft |
| Playa VenaoIn season | PTY · 5–6 hours | $690–$820High | Jun–Sep | Sandbar/Beach, 2–6 ft |
| Punta BravaIn season | PTY · 6–7 hours | $690–$820High | Jun–Sep | Reef, 3–8 ft |
| Silverbacks | PTY · ~50-min Air Panama flight | $690–$820High | Dec–Mar | Reef, 4–10 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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