How to surf

When you first start surfing, the biggest question is always “how to get up on a surfboard”. Advanced surfers make it look so smooth and easy, but the first times you try it, you’ll probably

39 PRO approved beginner surfing tips THAT WILL GET YOU UP ON YOUR SURFBOARD looking like a pro THE VERY FIRST DAY!

Popularized in music and movies, surfing is a beloved sport for many. But did you know that it's been around for hundreds of years? Learn about the basics of surfing and get surfing safety tips.

Are you ready to dominate the waves and learn to surf this year? Here are some top tips for women who want to learn how to surf.

A Simple Guide on Top Turn Techniques There are many different types of top turns. In this article, we simply focus on the basic top turn: how to ride up to the top of the face and how to turn back down properly. Note that the bottom turn is critical and dictates how you will draw your top turn. If you haven’t paid attention to the bottom turn yet, click here before going deeper into the top turn.

Learn how to angle your take off (or "pop up") so you may draw your line either right or left on the shoulder of a wave.

The influx of newbies and crowds to surf spots along the coast has caused a lot of frustration among local surfers who have a whole new crop of people jockeying for waves at their go-to surf spots.

Learning to stand-up on your surfboard (the “pop-up”) is often regarded as the most difficult thing for new surfers to master.

How to adjust your stance for optimal control, speed & performance. As a beginner surfer, your focus is on having a proper stance to keep your balance: knees bent, feet shoulder-width apart, hands over each rail, etc. (See course: A Proper Surf Stance). When you progress into an intermediate surfer, you start to realize that the surfing stance is not “one size fits all”. Every single wave is unique, which means they all require some adjusting.

If you're interested in learning how to surf, a longboard is a great place to start! Longboards are by far one of the easiest boards to learn on because of their stability and ease of catching small to mid-sized waves. Wax your board and...