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PHX has strong access to Mexico, quick domestic hops to Southern California, and direct routes toward Hawaii when a bigger mission is worth it. The fastest options are Baja, Southern California, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta. Those trips make sense when you have a long weekend and the swell is obvious. For a full week, Hawaii and Costa Rica add higher-upside choices if the forecast shows clean conditions and manageable size. Phoenix surfers should avoid locking into one habitual destination. 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