Best SURF Maps in CS2

Surfing is popular among Counter-Strike 2 players. While some had doubts about how surfing could work with the new engine in CS2, it does, and players hope that the maps will only improve.

Surfing is a game mode that does not have combat, but you will have to focus on movement and agility on different maps.

The fundamental goal of this game mode is to navigate through various customizable maps until you reach certain checkpoints. In addition, these maps are abstract and not overloaded with details, allowing you to relax and get away from the usual map design. 

In this article, we will answer the questions about which maps in CS2 are worth surfing and how to do it.

For a quick map download, we immediately recommend going to the "Surf" section of xplay.gg, where you can find all the recommended maps and others.

Highlights

• List of popular maps for surfing in CS2 in 2024
• Information on how to play on community servers

The Best Surf Maps for Beginners

surf_beginner

Map: surf_beginner

Difficulty: Easy

Features: Map for mastering basic skills with an uncomplicated trail

Popularity: Highly popular, often mentioned in the top best surf maps

Surf_Beginner is a classic and one of the best surf maps in CS2 for beginners. The main advantage is that you can quickly learn and practice the basic mechanics of movement and overcoming obstacles. The map's design is not bright and your attention will not be distracted.

surf_utopia_njv

Map: surf_utopia_njv

Difficulty: Easy/ Medium

Features: A mix of easy and difficult elements, a unique approach to design that keeps the map from getting confusing

Popularity: Highly popular, often mentioned in the top best surf maps

This map is designed not only for beginners but also for experienced players as it combines easy, smooth sections with challenging obstacle sections. The best thing to note on the map is the variety of trails, where everyone will find something different and never get bored.

Intermediate Surf Maps

surf_mesa

Map: surf_mesa

Difficulty: Medium level

Features: Neon lights and steep obstacles for practicing skills

Popularity: Highly popular, often mentioned in the top best surf maps

Surf_Mesa consists of a single but very long stage. Such maps are complex for beginners because if you make a mistake, you start from the beginning.

surf_kitsune

Map: surf_kitsune

Difficulty: Medium level

Features: Japanese theme, abstract and neon

Popularity: Highly popular, often mentioned in the top best surf maps

The Japanese-themed map is suitable for more experienced players, although it can be found on it for beginners. However, you will need to put in a lot of effort to pass the map.

surf_summer

Map: surf_summer

Difficulty: Medium level

Features: Unique obstacles in the form of beach umbrellas and sand dunes

Popularity: Medium popular

As players have noticed, this map is very pretty compared to other more abstract maps. It is a great map to play when you already have the necessary skills. In addition to the exciting turns and ramps, this map will please your eyes.

The Best Surf Maps for Experts

surf_ace

Map: surf_ace

Difficulty: Expert

Features: Dungeon themed, warm light on the map and lots of challenging obstacles

Popularity: Highly popular, often mentioned in the top best surf maps

This is also a challenging map. The tracks suit those who have already learned to surf and can control their movements well. Special emphasis is placed on advanced movement techniques such as shelling, bunny-hopping, and aerial shelling. So, if you want to develop your skills even more, this map will be a suitable option.

Surf - Forbidden Ways

Map: Surf - Forbidden Ways

Difficulty: Expert

Features: Steep unpredictable turns, many unusual obstacles uncharacteristic for other maps

Popularity: Medium popular

This one-stage map with large ramps is excellent for anyone wanting to test their skills.

surf_boreas

Map: surf_boreas

Difficulty: Expert

Features: Unique winter design, icicles and the atmosphere of cold and ice all over the place

Popularity: Highly popular, often mentioned in the top best surf maps

This map is suitable for surfing experts for one simple reason—it is more difficult than the other maps, with challenging ramps and steep turns. It is also characterized by a beautiful winter atmosphere. On this map, it is better to improve your skills than to start getting them.

If you want to try and get through any of the maps mentioned above, go to the Surf section on xplay.gg, choose a map and join the server in one click.

Tips for Choosing a Server for Surfing CS2

When choosing a server, consider several factors besides the choice of maps themselves:

• Choose a server that is geographically closest to you. To get smoother gameplay, you need a lower ping. 
• You'll have a better experience if you're not alone on the server, so go for servers with more players. But you can look for a less crowded server if you want privacy.
• Many surfing servers offer unique features that enhance the experience - like leaderboards, stats, timer and more. Take advantage of these if you get the chance. 

You can also search for surfing servers using commands in the development console. On xplay.gg, you can search for an IP address to copy and paste directly into the game console.

A more complicated way is to run it through the community servers. 

After launching CS2, select the "Play" option and click on the globe icon. Then, in the list of servers, find the ones where the surfing maps are running. 

You can also follow the card links to the workshop and go to the game.

Summary

One of the maps we should have mentioned but that players love is Surf_skyworld. We'll leave a link to it to see how cool the map looks floating in the air, but we'll warn you that you'll have to spend time to pass it.