Surfing is one of those sports that favors those with a curious, transient mind. For surfers, myself included, the search for the perfect wave is never-ending, with the prospect of finding that perfect spot looming just out of arms reach.

So in the spirit of summer, and branching out from your home break, here are the 5 best surf spots in the USA.

1. ROCKAWAY BEACH Location: Queens, New York Best Season: Fall, Winter Best Swell Direction: South, East Current Conditions: Rockaway Beach Cam & Surf Report

2. BELMAR Location: Belmar, New Jersey Best Season: Fall, Winter Best Swell Direction: South, Southeast, East, North Current Conditions: Belmar Beach Cam & Surf Report

3. OCEAN CITY Location: Ocean City, Maryland Best Season: Fall & Winter Best Swell Direction: Northeast, Southeast Current Conditions: Ocean City Beach Cam and Surf Report

4. HUNTINGTON BEACH Location: Orange County, California Best Season: Fall Best Swell Direction: Steep Southeast, South, Southwest Current Conditions: Huntington Beach Cam & Surf Report