Bali
Indonesia
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
Season & swell planner
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Swell, hiring windows, living costs and visa notes for every coastline on the board.
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May
7 coastlines worth booking a flight for
Bali, Hossegor, Ericeira are in their main hiring window this month — that's when camps read applications hardest.
Peak season
Jeffreys Bay
South Africa
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
Santa Teresa
Costa Rica
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
Nosara
Nicaragua
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
Florianópolis
Brazil
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
Hossegor
France
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
Byron Bay
Australia
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
Ericeira
Portugal
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
Fuerteventura
Spain
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
Taghazout
Morocco
Jan → Dec
Point break season runs Oct–March. Cheap living, huge camp density, lots of host and chef roles.
- Water
- 17–20°C, 3/2 in winter
- Living
- $500–800 / month
- Visa
- 90 days visa-free for most passports; work permits handled by camps
- Hiring
- Typically Aug, Sep, Oct
Sri Lanka
Weligama
Jan → Dec
South coast season Nov–April, east coast May–Sept. You can chase a full year here.
- Water
- Boardshorts, 27–29°C
- Living
- $450–700 / month
- Visa
- ETA on arrival, 30 days, extendable
- Hiring
- Typically Sep, Oct, Nov
Siargao
Philippines
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