Where would you go for a 2-week surf trip in early November?
My girlfriend and I from Europe are planning ~2 weeks in early/mid November and can't decide between:
- Sri Lanka (South Coast) – been there twice already, but we really liked it. Concern: November is the transition into the new season / potentially unstable weather.
- Thailand (Andaman Coast) – e.g. Phuket / Khao Lak. Been there once. How realistic is surfing in November?
- Dominican Republic – e.g. Cabarete / Puerto Plata. Been there once.
(But we were mostly there when the surf conditions were bad)
About us:
I'm a lower-intermediate. My girlfriend surfs much less, so the destination should also be great for non-surfing activities. We want warm weather/water, good food, nature/culture and a relaxed atmosphere, not a party trip. Around 2 weeks.
Which destination would you choose for this trip, and why? Or other recommendations? Especially interested in people's actual experience in early November, rather than just climate charts.