Surfing Guides

do surfers wear goggles

Why Don’t More Surfers Wear Goggles?

The ocean is salty and full of bacteria that can irritate your eyes. Plus, people pee and poop in it ...
should surfers shave their beards

Should Surfers Shave Their Beards?

You may have noticed that many surfers not only don’t have beards, but their bodies are almost entirely clean shaven ...
do surfers run into each other

How Often Do Surfers Run Into Each Other?

As vast and spacious as the ocean is, sometimes it feels like surfers are magnetically attracted to each other because ...
do surfers poop in the ocean

Do Surfers Poop in the Ocean?

A question that you probably already know the answer to but have never bothered to ask is: do fish pee ...
why don't surfers wear helmets

Why Don’t More Surfers Wear Helmets? (& Why Some Do)

You rarely see surfers wearing helmets. Why is that? It’s easy enough to get a head injury while surfing; you ...
do you need a wetsuit to surf

Do You Need a Wetsuit to Surf?

Perhaps you’ve noticed that most surfers are wearing a wetsuit - whether in pictures, videos, or just by visiting your ...
why do surfers wear wetsuits

Why Do Surfers Wear Wetsuits?

Wetsuits are a crucial piece of gear for any water sport, and surfing is no exception. Every day, surfers don ...
how to treat and prevent wetsuit rash

How to Treat and Prevent Wetsuit Rash

Wetsuit rashes are most commonly experienced by surfers, but they can affect anybody in any sport as long as they ...
how to treat and prevent surf rash

How to Treat and Prevent Surf Rash

Many surfers really dislike wearing a wetsuit. Wearing a still-damp and cold wetsuit at 6 am in the morning is ...
do surfers shave their leg chest body hair

Do Surfers Shave Their Body Hair?

Do you have an abundance of leg hair, chest hair, or overall body hair that you’re thinking about shaving off ...

Have you ever seen a video of a surfer riding a huge wave and wondered, “Man, that looks cool. I wonder if I could do that?” Well, probably not right now. But, it’s actually not that hard to get started with surfing and begin riding a smaller wave.

WIth a good instructor, using a huge board, under the right conditions, with some solid balance, you could accomplish this all on your first day. And when you do, it’ll feel amazing. The hard part is what comes after; when you’re addicted to that feeling and want to ride a bigger wave.

Once you’ve caught the surfing bug, you’ll want to surf without any supervision, get your own equipment, learn all the rules and lingo. This will be a big step forwards, and without proper guidance, you will feel overwhelmed.

Out of all the water-based board sports, surfing is arguably the most famous and easiest to get started with. That’s why we’ve written many surfing tips and tricks and compiled them all into this section. Whether you’re thinking of getting started with surfing, or you’re a casual surfer looking to improve your skills, there is sure to be a guide for you.