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Why Choose Hampton NH, for Your Surfing Vacation? The Waves!

Surfers from Quebec, Canada, and across the U.S. say bonjour to Hampton Beach, NH, for surfing vacations.

At Hampton Beach, surfing vacations are Tout le kit. With sand, sun and surf as far as the eye can see, plus arcades, live music, restaurants and bars lining the strip, the surfing vibe really thrives at Hampton Beach, NH.

Simply drive along the coast from Seabrook Beach (just south of Hampton) to Hampton Beach, the Wall, Jenness Beach and Wallis Sands Beach and take it all in before you pick your surfing spot. You will see vehicles topped with colorful surfboards, surfers in various stages of gearing up for the water, riders bobbing on the surface watching for the perfect swell and rippers glistening in the sun as they ride waves to their hearts' content.

The crisp, cool Atlantic Ocean delivers continuous swells and, in the aftermath of a New England storm, the waves can top 6 feet or more! Even when Le temps a viré comme une anse de cruche, you will still see surfers riding waves during the fall and winter months at Hampton Beach.

Just about every point along the Hampton coastline is ideal for surfing. As a testament to its devotion to the surfing community, however, Hampton also has surfer-designated sections of beach where surfers can gather and ride waves without crossing paths with too many beachgoers who are solely interested in swimming and sunbathing.

After a day of fantastic surfing, vacationers can stroll along the boardwalk on warm summer evenings and take in dozens of free concerts, plus fantastic fireworks displays and lively nightlife!

In recent years, the surfing culture has expanded from sea to land and coast to coast as surfers began snowboarding and skateboarding and vise versa. Now riding, ripping and the surfer lifestyle can be enjoyed on the sea, snow and pavement throughout the year!

An abundance of New Hampshire surf shops offer surfing clothing, gear, boards and wet suits featuring the latest styles and hottest brands - including wetsuits designed specifically for cool-water surfing. Surf shops in the Hampton Beach area offer surfing lessons for beginners and advanced surfers. Most surfing lessons for beginners start out with information about water safety then get into actual surfing instruction. Lessons typically last about an hour and fees can range from $25 - $30 per person for group sessions or $50 and up for individual lessons.

Surfing vacationers can find a wide variety of lodging, dining, music, entertainment and arcade activities along the coast and there is something for everyone. You'll find even more dining, shopping and entertainment options when you drive further up the coast into Portsmouth, NH and Kittery and Portland, Maine.

Canadian vacationers; if you're ready for some serious surfing stoke, head to Hampton Beach New Hampshire for your next surfing vacation.

Hampton Surfing Vacation Guide

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The author, Stacy Tuccolo is a freelance writer and New England native specializing in travel, food, wine and marketing.

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