World's Best Surf Cities and towns around the World - Part 2

Slyde's best Surf City and towns List - part 2

Here is the second part of our three-part series on the top cities to surf in.  With a top-rating surf city with high-class waves in just about every corner of the world, it won't be hard to find a surf city near you or you could just go to them all.

1.  Teahupoo (Tahiti, French Polynesia)

Don't be fooled by this city's size.  This little village on the southwest coast of Tahiti is home to some of the world's biggest, glassiest waves.  Both surfers and bodysurfers alike enjoy swells as high as 21 feet.  Teahupoo annually hosts the Billabong Pro Tahiti surf competition.  Laird Hamilton was recorded in 2000 for riding the heaviest wave here.  Teahupoo is known for having the heaviest waves in the world, so surf with caution!

2.  Haleiwa (Honolulu, Oahu)

Haleiwa is located on the North Shore, aka the surfing capital of the world, so it's no surprise why it's on our list.  The waves here are legendary, hosting the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau every year.  Swells often reach the height of three-story buildings, and Haleiwa is home to famous spots like Waimea Bay and Banzai Pipeline.  Built around the surf culture, the city is a laid-back place where you can refuel after a session, shop and relax in the sun.

3.  Kuta (Bali, Indonesia)

What used to be a fishing village has now become one of Bali's most popular towns to visit.  Kuta Beach, also known as Sunset Beach, is lined with luxury hotels, restaurants, shopping and clubs.  Kuta Beach is a very popular surf spot for beginners, but still draws watermen and women of all levels to it with its fast barreling sections and awesome scenery. There are also plenty of islands all around to keep you more than busy on uncrowded remote locations 

4.  Playa Grande (Costa Rica)

This is known as one of Costa Rica's best surfing spots and is home to a number of resorts, hotels, condominiums and townhouses.  Playa Grande's beaches combine a sandy bottom with a perfectly sized wave.  With multiple breaks to choose from, a crowded lineup is never an issue. Hit Playa Grande for a vacation and you will wnat to stay a while.

5.  Huntington Beach (California, United States)

Huntington Beach delivers world-class surf in beautiful, laid-back California style. Breaks are plentiful and include The Wedge, Bolsa Chica State Beach and Dog Beach, just to name a few.  Large sandbars make for fast, hollow breaks for most of the year.  With the sandbars shifting with the seasonal changes, you'll have a chance to shred on every board you own, regardless of size.  You can even put your board away and bodysurf to your heart's content at the Wedge, one of the best bodysurfing spots in the world.

Check back later for the final five surf cities that made our list!