Spring is a special time in the northern hemisphere. Powerful storms can still form up in the top part of the world, the water's heating up and so too is the weather – as the hold of a long, deep water is shaken off.

There's a feeling around spring too, which can sometimes be down to your circadian rhythm, or sleep pattern, slowly course-correcting after shortened winter days. While the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans maybe be transitioning into slow-down mode, there's still so much on offer for surf zones that fringe these shores. That's until summer pops up to ruin the fun.

So while we've got a few months left of glorious spring waves, here's where's best to see out the last remaining sessions of the season. TL;DR, the Atlantic's still cranking, the Pacific can still be cooking and the Indian Ocean is waking up. Spring rules.

Canary Islands – Aka Europe's Answer to Hawaii

The volcanic reefs of the Canary Islands have earned it the moniker of European Hawaii – but so too have the waves. There's a throttling, left hand juggernaut on Lanzarote that roars out of the North Atlantic; a powerful, hollow tube that will sooner drill you to reef than offer victory at sea. Spring's a special time for this ancient archipelago, located off the west coast of Africa -- the water temperature's between 64 and 68F – and you can always island hop around the eight main, inhabited islands, each offering their own distinct surf-flavor. There are mellower waves too, if you prefer a longer board and a lazy morning. Just make sure you get in before midday when the wind parades around.

Hossegor – Spring Power For World-Class Beachbreaks

The French beachbreaks are such remarkable parts of nature. In particular, the south west of the country has a few miles of sand-bottomed barrels, which remain active through the spring. The reason why Hossegor is often the crème de la crème of European surfing is down to an underwater canyon, near Capbreton, that helps flip swells into the shoreline. Over recent years though, La Graviere has paled in comparison to its former glory – the sand has been ripped away and for some reason, storms are having a hard time replenishing the deficit. This isn't a deal-breaker, as spots further north are still up to their world-class best. Spring's a great time to visit with the water warming up, the daylight longer and less storms to overpower the coastline. Much like the Canaries, aim for a morning session to avoid the afternoon winds which could inevitably pick up.

Bali – Early Season Indo Has Lots To Offer

It's no surprise Indonesia's on this list. March through to May is a great time to head over to surfing's most fabled archipelago. March is very much the early season, but as soon as April kicks in, along with the dry season, the Indian Ocean starts to come to life. The southeast trade winds kick in, meaning there's more of a chance it'll be blowing offshore. The Bukit, in particular, is primed for the trades to rip across it – with spots like Uluwatu loving a southeasterly wind direction and a south west swell. Bali really comes to life in May, but that doesn't mean the run-up is a dud. You may be able to beat the crowds over the next few weeks and make the most of some early season glory. Either way, Indonesia's a solid choice for a spring getaway.

The Maldives – Southern Atolls Gold

South swells are officially open during the spring, and these will fly up the Indian Ocean and slam into the southern atolls of the beautiful Maldives archipelago. In fact, these same swells can fan out from underneath the tip of South Africa, gain momentum and push eastwards, arriving in the Maldives then onto Indonesia. The travel-savvy surfer could feasibly surf in the Maldives then, with much haste, hop the logistical nightmare to chase the same swell to Indonesia. It will mean one heck of a turnaround but it's doable, on paper. Anyway, spring is a brilliant time for the southern atolls – spots like Beacons and Tiger Stripes could make for some fun waves this time of year, before turning into the power-houses that they're well-known for. Get to the Maldives if you're looking for a bit of a spring cruise before swells ramp up, later in the season.

Taghazout – Morocco's Surf Village is A Stand Out

The kingdom of never-ending right-hand pointbreaks is an under-rated global surf spot during spring. Those who wanted a warm(er) water fix over the winter have been and gone to Morocco's incredible shores, opting for big swells as the North Atlantic breathes life across the open ocean. But after those roll through, and the ocean calms a little, there are some truly remarkable set-ups across the country that benefit from the Atlantic taking a bit of a breather. Yes, Anchor Point is fun when in the overhead range, but even when it's chest-to-shoulder high, those waves will peel off into the middle-distance, past the rock-off entrance and onto the inside beach down the point. Away from the most fabled of Moroccan waves, other spots will mirror the joint, except there's no-one around. Having your own transport in Morocco is a dream, because pointing north, or south, during a spring-like, mid-period, mid-sized swell, will unearth all kinds of tantalising options. Just watch your step on the rocks – too much fibreglass, and fins, have been lost to the seaweed and algae strewn under foot.