Best Barreling Waves Around the World

Surfing barrels waves take skill and courage. Those willing to paddle in often enjoy some of the best tubes of their lives. We’ve outlined several of the world’s best waves for epic barrels and unforgettable rides.

Here are the best barrels around the world:

HT’s Lance’s Right, Mentawai, Indonesia

Starting with HT’s very own Lances Right, a world-renowned surf spot in Indonesia, the crown jewel for surfers — Mentawai. It is a powerful challenging right-hand wave that draws surfers attention from all over the world to put their skills to the test and experience the thrill of riding this iconic wave. With the consistent swell and offshore winds, surfing Lances Right is both challenging and rewarding.

Lances Right/HT’s is well known not only for its surf but also for its breathtaking natural beauty. The surrounding landscape is lush with tropical vegetation and crystal-clear waters, providing surfers and visitors with a breathtaking view.

Surfing Lances Right is an unforgettable experience for all who surf it, with its challenging wave and stunning natural surroundings.

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Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii

Pipeline is one of the world’s most famous waves and one of the deadliest. It is known for heaving barrels, large crowds, shallow reefs, and challenging conditions.

The ability to surf Pipeline is an honor. The world’s best surfers from around the globe travel to the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, to surf “Pipe” during the winter swell season.

The wave breaks above a flat reef that has several large caverns. On its best days, Pipeline is an A-frame wave offering wide-open left and right-hand tubes.

The best conditions for surfing Pipe are Pacific swells in the WNW-NW direction. Swells with west angles tend to create the most hollow barrels. However, a slight change in wind or swell direction can transform the wave in a second, turning it into a heavy closeout that’s impossible to make.

Teahupo’o, Tahiti

Teahupo’o is often called the “heaviest wave in the world.” That’s because it’s an extremely powerful wedging wave that breaks over shallow reefs. The result is large, hollow barrels.

Like Pipeline, Teahupo’o attracts high-level surfers from around the globe. Teahupo’o is where surfing champions are crowned, and others battle serious injuries caused by the force of the wave and jagged reef underneath.

Cloudbreak, Fiji

Cloudbreak is a reef break located off a picturesque island in Fiji. It is a long, powerful, and hollow wave that can hold its shape on swells up to 20 feet.

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