Looking for some beachin’ hostels to pick up a surfboard and hit some gnarly waves around the world? Here are some surfer’s havens where you can have some wicked fun before you even have the chance to say – surf’s up!

1.  Boat Harbour, Australia – Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers

Surfers chilling out after the day’s rush at the Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers Hostel community dining area/kitchen.

Set on 6 acres of natural, Aussie bush land, the custom-built cabin dorms compliment the laid-back, surfer lifestyle. But more importantly, so does the 5 minute walk from One Mile Beach.   

Not so polished on your surfing skills? Good thing there are surf lessons across the street. When you’re burnt out on waves, swap the surfboard for a sand board to surf the dunes. Or gather a group from the cabin’s community kitchens, dining and lounge areas, or decked areas to go for a snorkel dive, whale-watching cruise, or winery tour. Check out Melaleuca Surfside Backpackers in Boat Harbour, Australia!

Dude, there’s even koalas on the property… how cool is that?

There’s even koalas on the property… how cool is that?

2. Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal – Alentejo Surf Hostel

Surfer fanatics might faint sizing up the 60 km of sparkling coasts in Mediterranean climate surrounding Alentejo Surf Hostel in Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal.

Surf lessons at Alentejo Surf Hostel in Portugal

Varied wave conditions means that the beginner and expert can surf nearly side-by-side. After tearing up the sea, grab a beer from one of the beach bars, grill up some grub at the hostel BBQ area, or lay back and relax on the hostel terrace afterward. And if you feel like jamming out, the hostel is in the heart of festival land, with Musics of the World and Sudoeste Music Festivalin close enough proximity for you to get off of your beach bum and go boogie with the beats.

3. Taghazoute, Morocco – Smashed! Surf House

Suit up at Smashed! Surf House, they’re included in the hostel price!

It’s all smooth surfing at the Smashed! Surf House in Taghazoute, Morocco, where one room price includes beachfront accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, surfboards, wetsuits, surf instruction, and on-call vans to haul you to the best waves of the day.

Besides some wicked Moroccan surfing mayhem, you know what else gets us stoked? Smashed! Surf House contributes 10% of profits to the work of SurfAid in poverty stricken areas of Mentawai.

Come on and try some surfing hostels!