Recommended Family-Friendly Surf Holiday Destinations in 2024

The following picks represent the top destinations curated by Perfect Wave travel consultants, drawing on their personal experience and recommendations shared with our clients over the years.

These destinations are presented in no specific order and aim to assist you in deciding on the ideal location for your next family surf holiday.

Fiji surf holiday

• Only 5 hrs flight from most major cities in Australia (Perth 9 hrs).
• Different budget levels to suit every family.
• Easy to find a resort with kids club or babysitting.
• World class surf breaks like cloudbreak, namotu, wilkes passage, Frigates are all world class waves and easily accessible by boat from numerous resorts throughout Fiji.
• Friendly locals.
• Safe holiday destination.
• Plenty of activities e.g. diving, fishing, kayaking etc…
• Great weather all year.

Bali surf holiday

• Direct flights from anywhere in Australia and only 3 hours from Perth.
• Great value for money.
• Lots of surf breaks suitable for all levels of surfers… Beginners to pros.
• Various accommodation types available: Luxury resorts, private villas, family resorts…
• Friendly locals.
• Lots of family activities available.
• Great weather all year.
• Range of cuisines available at numerous restaurants locations all over the island.

Samoa surf holiday

• Under 7 hr flight from most cities in Australia.
• Safe destination for a family.
• Beautiful beaches and crystal clear water.
• Still a large amount of Polynesian culture giving families a very different cultural experience.
• Great waves and something for every level including beginners.
• Range of accommodation style, prices and locations around Upolu (main island) and Savaii (small island).
• Other activities like fishing, diving and kayaking.
• Great weather all year.

Maldives surf holiday

• Increasingly affordable for families to visit.
• Absolutely beautiful island chain people dream about.
• Very friendly locals.
• Babysitting and kids club available in all family friendly resorts.
• Amazing customer service.
• Amazing food quality.
• Awesome waves spread over 3 major regions (Male Atolls, Central Atolls and the Southern Atolls).