Surfing arrived in Israel in 1957, when American surfer/consultant Dorian Paskowitz, serving as a volunteer in the Israeli armed forces, brought his surfing board from Hawaii to Tel Aviv. He invited local lifeguard captain Shamai “Topsi” Kancepolsky to help hire surfers. At that time they were residing in youth hostels, because they were close to the beach and water.

Regarded as one of the most popular and trendy sports around, surfing is rising in participants alongside other extreme sports such as wakeboarding and snowboarding. Whether you’re a pro or just want to give it a go to see if it’s for you, consider these spots to give you the best conditions for the sport.

I own and run a surf travel company on Australia’s Gold Coast. My business basically pulls together all the services offered on the Gold Coast that a travelling surfer needs. We then go the extra step of renting our surfboards to our clients, for the duration of their holiday. The idea is simple, we want to ensure our clients have the surfing holiday of their life, without the hassle of sorting out the logistics when they arrive.