10 Best Right Point Breaks for Intermediate Surfers
Point breaks are picturesque, uniform, and some of the most sought-after waves in the world. Their reputations include long leg burners, barrels, and plenty of time to shine. Here are the 10 best right point breaks for intermediate surfers found around the world.
Noosa Heads, Australia
Noosa Heads is known for its multiple right points that, when they’re breaking, are a dream for long and short boarders alike. This spot is perfect for intermediate surfers to get experience in the water at all swell heights as it’s mostly an easy-going, accepting wave. It’s best with an east to northeast swell, a southwest wind, and a low to medium tide. When the swell does come in, the current comes with it, so be ready for a shoulder burn. It is the 10th world surfing reserve and houses the annual Noosa Festival of Surfing.
Turtle Bay, North Shore, Oahu 
Situated at the end of the 7-mile miracle on Oahu’s north shore, Turtle Bay is home to one of the best intermediate waves on the Hawaiian Island chain. The right point break lies beneath the wonderful Turtle Bay Resort and is home to the Jamie O’Brien Surf Experience. This spot favors most tides, any swell from west-northwest to northeast, and prefers calm east or south wind. When the rest of the north shore is pumping, this wave can be a haven for the intermediate surfer looking for some time in the water. With the right conditions, the wave is manageable for intermediate surfers until the 8 to 9 ft (global wave height) range, any bigger, and it becomes a more advanced wave.
Malibu, California
Probably one of the most famous waves in the world, this right point break is an easy-going ocean paradise for beginners to advanced longboarders. Unfortunately, with its fame comes crowds, but if you're willing to put up with a few more heads in the water, these waves are worth it. Malibu is best at a medium tide with a south to southwest swell and north to northwest wind. Waves can range from tiny to decent, so make sure to check the report before you head out. We recommend any size in the 4 to 7 ft range for fun peelers.
C St. Ventura, California (Because Rincon is probably crowded)
Rincon in Santa Barbara is one of the best-known right point breaks in California, however, for that reason, it is usually fairly crowded. Another gem is hidden right down the road in Ventura. This right point break is more consistent and has a few point breaks offering lots of waves for beginners to advanced surfers depending on size. C st is best on a low to a medium tide, with long-period south, southwest, west, or northwest swells and a light north to northeast wind. We recommend waves between the 4 – 8 ft range for some super fun right breaks.
Machines, Laamu Atoll, Maldives
Getting its name from the machine-like wave, or the necessary machine-like physical condition one needs for the paddle out, this right-hand break is probably one of the best in the area. It favors a south and southeast swell with a southwest wind. Its best waves for intermediates are in the 3 to 7 ft range, and even on smaller days, the break holds up for some fun little nuggets.
Los Lobos Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Los Lobos is a fast righthand break known as the longest wave in the Canary Islands. It is best in autumn or winter and is only accessible by boat or ferry from mainland Fuerteventura. Los Lobos is good on any tide and can handle almost any swell direction, but favors a north to northwest swell and east to southeast wind. The wave can be fairly advanced when it gets big, so we recommend paddling out in swells up to the 7 ft range for intermediate surfers.
Main Point, Aragum Bay, Sri Lanka
Main Point is probably the most famous right point break in the area. On good days, this wave’s 3 sections line up to produce up to a 1-minute long, perfect, peeling right. The crowds are pretty heavy and diverse, so be ready for lineups filled with everyone from beginners to advanced surfers. It favors south, southwest, or southeast swell with a light west wind and works on all tides. Main Point is pretty consistent, and when everything else in the area is 2 ft, it produces some good 4-5 ft waves.
Punta Mita, Nayarit Mexico 
Punta Mita also known as “Anclote” or “El Anclote” is the best right point break in Nayarit and one of the most consistent waves in the area. About a 45-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta, this break is known to catch most swells with the potential to get well overhead. It favors south to southwest swell with north to northeast wind and a mid to low tide. The perfect size for intermediates is within the 4 - 8 ft range.
Killer Point, Morocco
The main point break in Taghazout, Killers, is a long, powerful right. This spot is best with north, northwest, and west swells with north to northeast wind on a mid to low tide. As the name of the wave insinuates, when it gets big, it can be a beast. For this reason, smaller days are perfect for intermediates looking to test themselves on a more challenging break.
Buarcos, Portugal
Buarcos is home to many fun breaks, but Teimoso is one of the longest right waves in the country. This point break favors bigger northwest swells with an east to northeast wind and can handle all tides. It behaves well even with bigger swells making it a prime location for intermediate surfers to experiment and get comfortable in bigger surf.
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