Wave period is the average time in seconds between waves over a minute. The longer the time between the waves, the higher the period in seconds and the better quality the waves, because it means the...
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Why Boardshorts for Surfing? Boardshorts are great for surfing in warm weather because they give you more flexibility than wearing a wetsuit. And also they help you to stay cool. When the...
A wetsuit top is a great thing to wear when surfing on a summer's day, that is a little bit colder than usual because they help you to stay in the water longer and catch more waves because they're so...
Rib pain from paddling on a surfboard is normal and happens to all surfers when they go surfing for the first time or after a break from surfing. It is normal and not something to worry about, as...
Wind is really important in a surf forecast since the direction of the wind affects quality while the speed of the wind magnifies this effect. Generally, the best wind for surfing is usually a light...
What wind is best for surfing? The best winds for surfing are light offshore winds up to 5 knots, or none at all. Offshore winds are when the wind blows from the land out to sea (so the wind comes...
