When it comes time to hit the beach, not all of us have the option to go at any time or to anywhere we want, and often, this means putting up with small waves at our local spots. So, to make the most out of the conditions, it’s best to get an idea of how…
Surfing the right board can make all the difference to your progression and fun. There are so many differences in terms of shape, size and design that thinking about the right board to use can be confusing. For this reason, a very common question is as follows: Is it easier to surf on a long…
If you’re thinking about learning to surf when you’re over 40, you might worry that you’re arriving too late to the game. That you’ll struggle to learn the skills you need, that you’ll make a fool of yourself and that all those other younger, fitter surfers will just laugh at your ineptitude and clumsiness and…
As the cold weather soon approaches, you will start to feel a chill in the water. However, these colder winter months can offer the best and biggest waves plus allow you to visit some new places. While many people picture surfing as sunny Californian beaches and palm trees, we know the sport can offer so…
For anyone living in the Northern hemisphere, August is peak summer season and therefore, potentially the best time to learn to surf for those of us who work full-time and have to take their holidays in the summer. However, depending on where you go, August may not offer the right conditions for beginners. This is…
Surfing has lots of days that are far from perfect, but to have fun, we still want to make the most of the conditions when we can and get some waves. Tide, wind and swell rarely combine for perfect conditions for most of us, be it as weekend warriors, students, parents or all of the…
Planning a surf trip is tricky with so many places to choose from, especially for beginners. However, not all surf destinations are created equal: some have perfect set ups for learner surfers with welcoming surf schools while others tend to the more hardcore, big wave and desolate spots, catering only for advanced riders. With this…
Paddling is one of the key parts of surfing as you will need to be able to do it to catch and ride waves. However, when starting out, many would-be surfers see breaks where surfers have to paddle out very far just to get out into the lineup to catch waves, which makes many curious…
Surfing in winter is not only hard but it also comes with a new set of challenges when compared with surfing in summer. The colder temperatures and water mean wearing thicker wetsuits, thermal layers, booties, gloves. However, after having a winter surf, the most common question that comes to mind is the following: What is…
Getting out in the waves and going surfing is an incredibly fun activity whatever the weather. Although tropical beaches are what spring to most people’s minds when they think about surfing, there are many different climates in which you can go surfing. However, many of those who are new to surfing want to know what…
