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#1. Bali, Indonesia: From the powerful and ultra-consistent Indian Ocean waves to the sizzling nightlife, Bali has it all as the best surfing island on the planet. Since surfers began arriving in the early 1970's, Bali has captivated and seduced millions of visitors with an intoxicating mix of surf stoke, unique Hindu culture and the charm and graciousness of the Balinese people themselves, whom have learned well what visitors want and how to provide it for them in abundance. There are problems to be sure, with overcrowded lineups, rubbish-strewn beaches and sewage disposal at the top of the list with no solutions in sight, but the party rolls on. Image: Callahan/surfEXPLORE
Surf is everywhere. It rolls past our coastlines, whipped up by storms off shore, held up by offshore winds, and can go from playful to terrifying the blink of an eye. Sometimes it’s blue, sometimes green, sometimes gray. Whatever it looks like, it’s always beautiful. Islands have some of the best waves, and this gallery shows twenty of the world’s best surfing islands. From India to Indonesia, there’s a wave for everyone.