Pick a month. We'll tell you where to be.

Jan → Dec

A short, intense summer season. Hiring closes early — get your profile in by April.

Water

18–22°C in summer, spring suit

Living

€1,000–1,400 / month

Visa

EU free movement; working holiday options for AU/NZ/CA

Hiring

Typically Apr, May, Jun

Jan → Dec

Dry season Apr–Oct on the Bukit. The most competitive market on the board, so apply early.

Water

Warm, boardshorts

Living

$700–1,100 / month

Visa

B211A or KITAS for work — camps usually sponsor

Hiring

Typically Mar, Apr, May

Jan → Dec

Typhoon-season swell Aug–Nov. Small island, tight community, word-of-mouth hiring.

Water

Warm, boardshorts

Living

$550–850 / month

Visa

30 days on arrival, extendable to 36 months

Hiring

Typically Jun, Jul, Aug

Jan → Dec

Winter (Jun–Aug) is the world-class window. Camps hire coaches and guides from March.

Water

Cold — 4/3 in winter

Living

R9,000–14,000 / month

Visa

90 days visa-free for many passports; work visa needed for paid roles

Hiring

Typically Feb, Mar, Apr

Jan → Dec

Green season May–Nov has the best swell; Dec–April is the busy tourist season.

Water

Warm, boardshorts

Living

$900–1,400 / month

Visa

90 days on arrival; many camps run volunteer/perks placements

Hiring

Typically Oct, Nov, Dec

Jan → Dec

Offshore almost every morning from Nov–April. Cheaper than Costa Rica with similar waves.

Water

Warm, boardshorts

Living

$600–900 / month

Visa

90 days on arrival for most passports

Hiring

Typically Oct, Nov, Dec

Jan → Dec

Europe's most reliable coastline. Camps staff up in spring for a long summer of beginner lessons.

Water

Cool — 3/2 wetsuit most of the year

Living

€800–1,100 / month

Visa

EU passports free; others 90 days Schengen or a D7 visa

Hiring

Typically Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Jan → Dec

The winter escape for European camps. Wind sports crossover means more roles than pure surf coaching.

Water

Warm year round, shorty or 3/2

Living

€750–1,000 / month

Visa

EU free movement; Schengen rules otherwise

Hiring

Typically Aug, Sep, Oct, Jan, Feb

Jan → Dec

Summer season Dec–Feb. High wages, high rent — most crew share housing.

Water

20–26°C, spring suit

Living

AU$1,600–2,200 / month

Visa

Working Holiday 417/462 is the standard route (under 31–35)

Hiring

Typically Sep, Oct, Nov

Jan → Dec

Autumn (Mar–Jun) brings the cleanest swell. Summer is peak camp season for hosts and coaches.

Water

18–25°C, spring suit in winter

Living

R$3,500–5,500 / month

Visa

90 days on arrival for many passports; Portuguese helps a lot

Hiring

Typically Sep, Oct, Nov