The Epic Beach Where Surfers Can Ride a Single Wave More Than a Mile

In a world of records, we’re always trying to measure everything. From the tallest trees to the fastest animals, it’s a constant recording of which one comes on top. When it comes to waves, there are also competitions to see which waves are the longest and which waves are the shortest. If you’re a surfer, you’re definitely researching the internet to see where the longest waves in the world are located. After all, you want to ride that way for as long as possible. The reality of the matter is that it’s hard to measure long waves in exactitude. But there are some waves on this list that surfers can ride for minutes on end, which is quite a long time. Let’s take a look at the 10 longest waves in the world.

Skeleton Bay

You can ride a wave for at least 6,500 feet when you surf at Skeleton Bay. The waves on this Atlantic Coast bay are super long and the longest in Africa. The bay is also known as Donkey Bay and it has stunning landscapes you are sure to enjoy. Surfing Skeleton Bay is a recent phenomenon as it was discovered by surfers only in 2008.

Scorpion Bay

San Juanico, which is what Scorpion Bay is officially called, is a small town in the Baja California peninsula. There may not be much here (it was and still is a fishing town), but the waves make it worth a visit. There are four points and those waves stretch for miles, where you can ride a wave for minutes on end.

El Bono

El Bono is also called El Bono 7 Ghost and it is considered one of the places with the longest waves in the world. It was discovered by surfers in 2010. There’s a trick to El Bono having super long waves — there has to be a full or new moon because of the tidal ties. The waves in El Bono can stretch to as much as 31 miles.

Raglan

Considered to be one of the prime spots for surfing in New Zealand, Raglan was featured in the 1966 movie The Endless Summer. It was there that surfers from all over the world flocked to the small town. You are able to ride a wave for more than a mile at a time, which is quite impressive.

Pavones

Costa Rica is considered one of the best surfing spots in the world. And located a few hours south of the capital is Pavones, which is a mecca for surfers worldwide. Pavones has four sections and as they intersect, you can ride a wave for several minutes and as far as nearly a mile. It is recommended you go to Costa Rica between spring and autumn.

Pororoca

So far, all the waves on this list have been ocean waves, but when we’re talking about the Amazon, that river is something else. Besides the creatures and amazing things you’ll find there, you will also come face-to-face with one of the largest tidal waves in the world. Pororoca occurs only twice a year — when there is a rising tide. Furthermore, surfers can ride the wave for a whopping 6 miles.

Superbank

Australia has long been known as a country famous for its surf, especially on the Gold Coast in Eastern Australia. With various spots encompassing Superbank, surfers have the prestige of riding waves for several minutes. The interesting part about Superbank is that it is a man-made surf break. Every year, the Gold Coast Open takes place on this surf spot.

Jeffreys Bay

South Africa is known for many things including its stunning landscapes, wild safaris, amazing wine, and fantastic surf. Located in the eastern part of the country, Jeffreys Bay, which is also known as J-Bay, has some of the longest waves in the world. Several sections encompass the wave, but surfers can ride it for about a mile and several minutes.

Punta Roca

La Libertad is a city of about 900,000 people where you can find Mayan ruins and some of the best surf in the world. Along with the best surf is also one of the longest waves in the world in Punta Roca. There are several sections to Punta Roca, but you can ride waves as high as 10 to 15 feet for several minutes.

Chicama

The prize for the world’s longest waves goes to a place in Peru called Chicama. Even NASA has dubbed Chicama’s waves as long and enormous. Chicama is located in Puerto Malabrigo. Surfers there can ride waves for as long as 2 minutes and 30 seconds and over a mile. There are several sections where you can grab a wave from Chicama.