Surfing your first reef break
Reef breaks. Scary stuff for a beginner surfer. Cuts, infections, tropical diseases. Right? Well… not all reefs are created equal.
Going beyond the white water
Getting “out the back” — beyond the white water — isn’t something to shy away from. After the first few times you go surfing, it’s time to get out there.
Wear earplugs when you surf
Surfer’s ear is nasty, and it’s not rare. Luckily for us, it’s completely avoidable. With one little piece of kit, you can avoid one of the worst parts of cold water surfing.
Going over the falls
Going “over the falls” is at once one of the most unsettling and liberating feelings. It wakes you up, scares the blue hell out of you. But you bounce back.
How to fall properly
Always cover your head. Boards are dangerous, fins are sharp, heads are important. It’s not worth the risk. Cover your head.
Surfing famous waves
Are you ready? Have you trained enough? Can you handle it? Famous surf spots are terrifying. But only because you forgot one crucial thing.
How To Read A Wave
Jey, surf coach and owner of Newquay surf school Cornish Wave, sent over his guide for how to read waves. Check out this useful infographic.
