Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii – Jess Loiterton / Pexels Located at Waikiki Beach, Queens is one of the most classic and recognized waves in the surfing world. This spot is known for its long, gentle waves breaking over reef, offering ideal conditions for longboarding and for surfers seeking a smooth, flowing style throughout much of the year. One of the most distinctive features used to identify the beach is its elevated stone pier, which extends approximately 30 meters into the oce

Agüero with her shortboard 2023 – via Instagram At just 20 years old, the surfer is experiencing one of the most important moments of her career after leading the 2026 National Circuit and being confirmed as part of Costa Rica’s delegation for the 2026 Pan American Surfing Games, reaffirming her international projection. Born on March 26, 2006, Rachel spent much of her childhood in Río Segundo, in the province of Alajuela. Despite growing up far from the ocean, she developed

Honolua Blomfield, three-time WSL longboard champion from Hawaii, before competing in the third round of the 2025 Surf City El Salvador Longboard Championship - Thiago Diz / WSL Unlike shortboarding, where fast and radical maneuvers dominate, longboarding invites surfers to ride with calm, read the wave with patience, and enjoy every second on the water. This surfing discipline, practiced with longer boards—generally 9 feet or more—has its roots in traditional Hawaiian surfin

Chilean Surfing Delegation - Renato Arellano and Kinesurf The national delegation celebrated a standout performance at the South American Youth Games Panama 2026, where Antonia Gutiérrez claimed the gold medal in women's SUP Surf, becoming Team Chile's standout athlete at the event held in Playa Venao. The Chilean showed consistency from the start of the competition. In the first main round, Gutiérrez scored 9.30 points, advancing in first place in her heat. Later, in the sec

Waves breaking off the tropical coast of Santa Teresa, 2018 - Costa Rican Surfing Federation Located on the Nicoya Peninsula, in the province of Puntarenas, Santa Teresa has become a key destination for Central American surfing thanks to its consistent waves, warm waters, and relaxed atmosphere. Santa Teresa is known for its beach breaks that work under different swell conditions, offering waves for much of the year. The best surf season typically runs from May to November, w