Grit and Stoke: What it takes to be a surfer in Washington

[@alexs5394]

I surf in Westport every time i visit family there, 1-2x a year usually. I've found I either get incredibly fun, uncrowded waves with sun and offshore winds, or it's completely blown out for the entire week I'm there. No in-between. It's amazing when good, but not ridable when it's not.

[@LaoSoftware]

It's too cold to be surfing in Wesport. The water is not warm.

[@relaxingsounds5469]

@@LaoSoftware Get a wetsuit?

[@hoarbaby]

@@relaxingsounds5469half suit

[@timganstrom1907]

I have tried West Port three times over the last 5 years or so, and I always see the 'unride-able' blown out version. (School of hard knocks when I"m in the water, but a good test for my wetsuit.) I think Westport is not worth the drive unless you purposely plan your trip around the weather and swell forecast within 2 or 3 days, or less. Because the wind is brutal out there most of the time. And it seems low-tide is not beginner friendly, but high-tide might be.

[@patfinnegan467]

I love everything about surfing in Washington. Cold, fickle, gorgeous and always rewarding.

[@FawknHayn2986]

How do i help out with these surf camps. I havent surfed in years cuz i was told u cant surf here in Washington state. It would help me by helping the youth learn to surf. I need toget back into the ocean

[@nosoupforyou4307]

Paddle out then. Sheeeeit, we surf year round here in Alaska

[@FawknHayn2986]

@@nosoupforyou4307 I would paddle out if i was back home in hawaii. But i live washington state its like a 2hr drive from where im at to the coast

[@nosoupforyou4307]

@@FawknHayn2986 My kid moved down to Washington. He lives in Puyallup and surfs quite frequently. I paddle out with him whenever I’m down to visit. Easy drive to Westport or La push. I guess you just have to want it 🤷🏽‍♂️👍🏾

[@yingdu4355]

I surf weekly at Westport! How can I join the club?

[@oncinaproductions]

hey where is that point break style wave in the first few seconds of video with the round stones?

[@danielmonaco5523]

Rincon brah

[@sprucecoastpress]

Seaside Point flipped

[@bigcryptid448]

Does anyone take a boat to surf the off limits areas near the reservations?

[@RAW_GHC02]

No, I do my best to respect the treaty rights and sovereignty of the local indigenous tribes. I suggest you do the same, you King County Liberal.

[@pzarelli75]

your not too bright are you?

[@brycehess6708]

​@@pzarelli75 you aren't either lol...its a valid question

[@nosoupforyou4307]

You definitely triggered the non-binary crowd with this comment😂

[@xisotopex]

looks like surfing in the northeast except in Washington the water is warmer, the waves are better, its not as windy and its less crowded

[@wizardchickenboy]

I don't think the water is much warmer in Washington. Our water temperature is usually around 48-52° F

[@surfjunkie2496]

What's Surf Culture?

[@TheFatblob25]

@@rasputinspickledpeepee1976 Ha! Right? At least this guy in the vid drives a pickup truck... Protiip though, I bought my Patagucci wetsuits used on eBay, $120...instead of $550. Aside from the dumb brand name , the R4 lined hooded fullsuits are super warm!

[@dlvox5222]

I grew up in WA. Live in SoCal since 86’. They can have each and every rideable set wave that happens as often as the eclipse.

[@GuitarWithBrett]

Sick !

[@dookiespook2888]

hey that’s my friends vw bus in the beginning😅😂

[@greglucero8714]

Gettin skunked

[@_CORVUS]

🤙🏼

[@sweendawg7274]

Why are u bringing in climate change at the end? You are the one driving an old ford at 80$ in gas one way. Just so u can catch 3 waves.

[@HansOlinger]

Kook

[@madiestrickland7265]

surfing sucks dont even start!!!!!!

[@dirtyub]

someone got dumped by a surfer

[@erikhancock98569]

Late to the game! That was said years before you started.

[@TheDieMusic]

Yuppie Kooks

[@Seawolfaka]

🖕🏻🖕🏿🖕🏻🫵🏻!!!!! OPC.