How to Surf | 7 Tips Beginners Need to Know to Start Surfing

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0:00 Intro
0:32 Learn on the right surfboard
1:56 Choose the proper surf spot
3:38 Security aspects
7:05 Surf etiquette
8:41 Do a spot check
8:55 Staying in control of your surfboard
9:44 Pop-up & paddling technique
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[@Lola-io9kt]

Qiestion:Like a hobby Can I start at an older age, and how years old is the best to start?

[@aidanfranciscus983]

Lo la you can start at anytime. I started when I was 12 and I am now 14 but I know people who started i their 30s

[@Lola-io9kt]

@@aidanfranciscus983 thank you😊🙏.

[@vanessaavery3113]

i live in a city with no beach i love the video always wanted to learn

[@user-in4rj]

Came to Cantabria, Spain. We have one of the best surf school called escuela cántabra de surf.

[@surfingmadesimple6064]

I know your pain haha, i grew up in the City to, there's loads of Surfing stuff you can practice at Home though! Pop Up, Knees Method ect... And obviously watching heaps of videos like these...

[@abigailphilpott4725]

Vanessa Avery me too, I live in canada and it’s like impossible to surf out here

[@victoriaosorio870]

Vanessa Avery same

[@madelyngarland]

Abigail Lewis do u live near michigan?? a few canadians surf lake superior

[@Sleepygal768]

Wished someone told me to always cover my head when falling when I started! Also, don’t come up too soon after falling. And come up with one hand in front of your face incase the board might be coming towards you.. I’ve gotten hurt before :p All very helpful tips in this video!

[@ben7060]

T R not funny, didn’t laugh

[@TakeshixStudios]

The board smacked my head pretty hard once, I typically cover my head and grab the board asap or I cover my head to prevent board wrecks lol

[@surfingmadesimple6064]

Always use foam boards and make sure your board is never horizontal between you and the waves!

[@bumfuzzel7792]

T R How is she stupid?? Just bc she hit her head? Srry idiot but that’s what happens when u surf now stop being an ass :)

[@gabyhibberd6576]

T R you’ve obviously never surfed before if you think that getting hurt is bc you’re a moron.

[@brad9205]

Paddling out like crazy on a foamie to get to that approaching wave before it lips over. Now that's a workout.

[@myrphy6988]

My Dad used to surf but it wasn't anything I ever asked about. Thanks for making this so informative and approachable! I hope someday soon after quarantine I can give it a chance. Until then I'm stuck on land with a skateboard to "practice".

[@midnightdancerq124]

this was so helpful.....i dont even know why im watching this i know how to surf

[@may-ug8hd]

haha same

[@ernestinamarquez5901]

Ikr😅

[@sunightgacha5927]

Same I’m watching this and I’ve already hopped down onto a shorter board lol

[@august8306]

same idk why its just fun to watch these. Cuz i was never really teached these things

[@chrismarshall4486]

I got caught in a rip current one time. You hear about them but until you’re in one you really can’t understand how powerful they are. The one that got me actually took me under water, it didn’t seem like I was under for a couple seconds and when I came up I was a good 100 yards out from shore. It was wild.

[@julianatoledo3352]

I got a little worried with your description 😆 hahahahah

[@Ramnik72]

Would wearing a life vest help?

[@potatolord2561]

​@Ramnik72 yes it kind of does. It won't stop it, but it'll help you stay above water. If you ever get caught in a rip current, don't swim against it, swim along the way of the shore until you get out of it. I've been to beaches hundreds of times though and have never been in one.

[@tetrahydrocabron]

Im from Puerto Rico I’ve been skating for a while and i just started my surf journey two days ago with a foamie and i already love this. Looking forward to get more into it

[@SalmaKlein]

On my 16th birthday in Maui Hawai, I landed head first in a coral reef that hit my face. I almost died because I fainted and was drowning but some locals saved me. I ended up with deep wounds on my face but with creams and no sun for a year I have no scars. This really traumatized me and I never surfed again ... maybe one day I’ll try again one day

[@joebot8840]

Dumbass ameteurs

[@miha986]

Atom Gaming wow what the hell are you saying, back off

[@Nora-tc2pn]

Hopefully you do get ready to surf again but take care of yourself,

[@babyyoda1462]

Similar thing happened to me, last year I was 15 and I always wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle but my parent wont allow me so I secretly took my dad's scooter and learned, I was getting really good until I lost control of the throttle and accelerated towards a tree. Luckily just a few meters before hitting the tree I managed to take control and brake hard! I was like 1 foot away from crashing lol. That traumatized me so much too I went home and promised to never touch a motorcycle. Truth is Im never gonna stop trying and you shouldnt stop too!

[@1975coucou]

i’m so glad you’re okay! sorry for the hate your sharing your story!

[@Noah-pk7tf]

I’ve lived in California for many years and have never learned. Think I’m going to give it another go this summer.

[@Nat_Jio]

Have you tho

[@chickensoup6332]

Absolutely in love with the graphics in this video😍

[@babooo4422]

you have so far the best surf videos for learning purposes. I really took advantage of it!

[@lorlopez8292]

i’ve been to like 3 surf camps and finally got my own board. then right when i get it, corona happens and the beaches close smh

[@_dairkplays_9718]

Lor Rose , probably a sign 😯

[@shelbssy4700]

same !!

[@Brianerer]

sameeeeeee

[@ratbiggins3087]

Go anyways

[@jerrynadler2883]

Right now is best time to surf, waves all to yourself.

[@csabaszemethy3915]

Great video with very good explanation, thanks!! 🙏 🙂

[@elainemazer737]

By far the most intuitive, detailed and well-presented videos for the beginning surfer I have found. Please keep it up!

[@barefoot_surf]

Legendary comment! Thanks 🙏

[@ConfusedHomoSapien]

Great descriptions, great visuals, great music, great video!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@Angoosbeef]

I’m gonna start surfing This really helps Thanks!

[@MuraliKrishnaDevarakonda]

All those people commenting that there's no ocean where you live ... Take a vacation! I'm in Hawaii right now on a 2-week quest to learn surfing. Staying in only one island, Oahu. I signed up for professional surfing lessons in Waikiki, Honolulu. Today we went out at Kahanmoku Beach, where we kept paddling what seemed to me to be deep into the ocean, but turns out the water was shallow enough that I could just stand in the water. My coach said that's why they brought me there - I'm a total beginner. (And I'm a worse swimmer - can't even get my breathing right, and run out of stamina within a minute of swimming. Can't properly tread water, etc.. But none of that mattered here. If you choose to visit, reach out to Kimo at Hawaii Surf Guru. My coach is Mooch.

[@alexandervicta]

Keep the videos coming! 🙌 - Love from the PNW of the USA

[@changesomthing9874]

@T R bruh stop it kid u sound like the idiot

[@madbros-r-us4549]

Rule #1: before you buy the board, buy the roof rack to mount the board onto 🤣

[@davetheminion8979]

I have always loved these videos and a recommendation is too make a trick video

[@camii6053]

Im 13 and im a surfer! I live it and these tips are really good and would be helpful for beginners. I started “surfing” at 3 years old but actually fought my first waves at 6 or 7

[@ellie9085]

Niceee I’m 13 too but only starting 😂

[@miraculous_supremacy4792]

lol, im pro at surfing, I started at 4 and I surf all around the world, you guys are trash

[@rjchard2877]

I love iggle piggle hehe yet you're here watching a video on how to surf, and bashing 13 year olds. Get a life you fucking loser

[@bigmitch1950]

rich omg you killed him dude. r/slash murdered by words 😤

[@squidwardsdiary2776]

@@miraculous_supremacy4792 anyone who watches miraculous has no life

[@danieldantas7051]

thank you for the tips.

[@jelenaschwarz3262]

It's really very informative for beginners. Thanks for this video.

[@christopherdimuzio-reynold1173]

Man I learned the first day as a former snowboarder learned on a 5’10 rusty heckler 34vol now I love surfing and ride a 5’4 24vol

[@alexisvandermerwe6390]

It’s my birthday today and I got a surfboard! I’m going to go to the beach hopefully and use these very useful tips!! Thanks

[@julianatoledo3352]

Wow, I'm just learning to surf and this video is SO USEFUL and NECESSARY! Thank you so much!

[@barefoot_surf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hannahtauro8556]

THANK YOUUU!! my friend gave me her non used surfboard and I've done it twice, and I was pretty good, but just made sure I was doing things correctly

[@dindinnnn]

I would love love looove to learn someday😭 i don’t know how to swim yet though😭 but when i do i’m definitely going to learn how to surf🏄‍♀️

[@westdeaf]

I just started surfing today and I got trapped under my surfboard for like 20 seconds, I don’t take big waves any more

[@ben7060]

T R damn bro, u got the whole squad laughing

[@Dianthuschinensis]

T R ... YOU sounds like an idiot

[@that2amfreshairshit943]

i hate this comment thread

[@San-gv1nl]

@T R surfing its difficult bro

[@maz2483]

@T R you sound toxic

[@himanshidiwan8603]

Watching this thrills me

[@vm4890]

This is a very nice description of the rules. I couldn’t understand the terms because I live in a land locked state and have never been surfing. Knowing how to take care of others is the most important part of any sport.

[@barefoot_surf]

Thanks so much for your feedback. :)

[@ozonefriendlyman]

Awesome tutorial. Well done.

[@jameswahl8568]

Hey. Great video for newbies like me. So glad I viewed it before heading out to embarrass 😳 myself for the first time. Plenty of basic knowledge I did not have 11 minutes ago. Thank you

[@Smithsnew]

Amazing...greetings from Brazil!!!!

[@santiagonasar6511]

Greetings from Perú 🇵🇪

[@darkelven]

In my country there is no sea, why am I watching this

[@oualidyacoubi9608]

That's sad 😕

[@Andromeda-tu6th]

Maybe your soul is trying to tell you something!

[@annafedorchuk7768]

Because you don’t surf in a sea, you do it in an ocean 🌊

[@thekookedkangaroo9485]

I love Kurt too

[@zakaria600]

Move out your country

[@chrisdoe4370]

This helped a lot thank you so much❤

[@Dmitrijs.Skorohodovs]

Great video for beginners. But is it any videos coming for more advanced surfers?..

[@MrApacis]

Great video. Thanks

[@ArielWickham9]

So Helpful! thank you for these videos!

[@carlossainz7445]

Thank`s a lot for the video!! I really enjoyed!

[@barefoot_surf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@laugal]

Love your vids!

[@Zxciqz]

I’ve always wanted to surf.... but this coronavirus is ruining it for me I’m moving to somewhere with a sea 🌊 and I wanna try.. :(

[@kyliebaker9762]

K- skkitles that’s cool where abouts are you moving

[@theboyz7543]

Australia is your best option for good beaches to surf either that or hawaii

[@laraandbianca8409]

I am moving to like litterealy tommrow and Then I going to surf

[@x1nix456]

@@theboyz7543 isn’t it bali is the BEST surfing place?

[@jessicaaa8104]

Really surfing is fun as! Also who’s ur fav character in himouto Imari chan

[@cutmasterB]

Awesome video!

[@GlobalSurfIndustries]

Great tips. Volume is so important.

[@sierratabor1005]

tbh im here after watching outer banks but I don't even care. i live in Florida and I've always thought about trying it. ty to the person who made this and the people in the comments giving tips because I really wanna learn and I wanna be good at it.

[@lostvayne3977]

Bro I just got a cheap old board build specifically for more experienced surfers, fixed it with resin and just got in the sea. Best way to learn but also the hardest.

[@star_luvsu]

Last year I started surfing at Biarritz (a city in France) and I surfed for a week the waves were quit small since it was my first time (i had a coach all week) I was already pretty well at swimming and now I’m good at swimming I just started surfing again this year at Biarritz and whilst I was paddling towards my coach to catch a wave there was a huge wave like a giant wall of water coming to me so I tried going over it but it was too big so I got pushed all the way back and whilst in the water while getting pushed was terrifying but o tried not to panic and I didn’t do anything I just stayed underwater till the wave pushed me all the way back to the shore but when I catch a wave my coach makes us take small waves since I’m still kind of a beginner and I stand up then I just fall right back in when I stand but sometimes I make it. Hope u liked my today’s story of what happened at my lesson today

[@Paiadakine]

All it takes is practice and time in the water. Keep paddling out and watching the waves.

[@waanwannz1508]

This video is very useful

[@user-jy8fc5xm2k]

really great video

[@sustainlifejournalyoga]

Thanks!

[@edsonfnunesdarocha1312]

I loved it

[@mihaellid]

Very very nice! Thanks

[@barefoot_surf]

Glad you like it!

[@nonnyplayz7951]

So cool

[@MichaelRicksAherne]

Going to try this for the first time in about 2 months. We'll see if this video helps!

[@AlexsandroRNeto]

Best tutorial I've ever seen. 👏👏👏

[@MatthiasBalling]

thanks!

[@wayansada6196]

This is good vidio make me easy for understand

[@petercummins7100]

I just went surfing and I was not good and my mum told me search up surfing tips videos so thank you for uploading

[@steveduarte6752]

I’ve been meaning to learn how to surf for ages! I don’t know why I didn’t decide to do it earlier since my town has over 100 beaches. What kind of beach is best for beginners? Thx

[@barefoot_surf]

You should! A beach break will be a good idea to start with. Preferably somewhere less crowded.

[@steveduarte6752]

Barefoot Surf Thanks for answering! I already know one.

[@chatteyj]

@@steveduarte6752 How can one town have over 100 beaches? Is your town L.A or something?

[@steveduarte6752]

Devonian Actually my town is called Ubatuba, it’s located on the north coast of São Paulo in Brazil. By the way, yesterday “Onda do Bem Countdown Series Event” took place in Itamambuca Beach, people could watch it live on WSL official website.

[@steveduarte6752]

Devonian If you ever visit Brazil you should consider going to Ubatuba. If you want to know more about my town follow my Instagram @ubatubasp_paradise. I post daily photos and videos about Ubatuba. Sure you’ll like it!

[@nilsreinhardt2407]

I will have my first surf lesson, this was very interesting

[@barefoot_surf]

Great, have fun!

[@laurac682]

How was it? Mine is tomorrow I’m nervous🏄🏻‍♀️

[@mabra87]

Nice to see my friend Naomi in the video! Came across this for my son Oli 👌🏼

[@barefoot_surf]

Hello Mariana!

[@toxicx994]

00:00 yeah I can respect that as a skater I feel like all board sports are stupidly hard but there all really fun

[@Contentslug]

So I wanted to ask if I should use a soft top 6 foot since I am thinking it is maneuverable and buoyant but I was wondering if you could duck dive with it. I am 99 pounds. Also I was thinking of keeping it till it breaks since it is good. So any tips would be helpful!

[@markschram2703]

Taking a friend out from the gym, for his first time tomorrow; so I sent him this🙏😬🤙☕🙌

[@star_luvsu]

I’ve never hurt myself with my surfboard rlly bad but I have cuz there was a giant wall like wave coming towards me while paddling and it was too high to go over and I didn’t know what else to do so I just went through it and i was stuck underwater for at least 20 seconds I tried not to panick but I was panicking cuz I didn’t know if I would drown or not it’s actually scary after the wave was became smaller I came back up I could finally breathe then the wave just pulled my board and the leash on my leg so my board pulled me leg and I almost did the split in the water

[@TheInkyAbys]

My dad just gave me my first surfboard, it's even older than me and has two fins underneath it, we are starting off at a bay so I can learn to properly balance. It needs to be fixed up a good amount but I still love it, we plan to strip off the old paint that the previous owner put on it. I'm average when it comes to swimming, but I have extremely good endurance in the water and can stay under for a good amount of time. I've been in the water my entire life and I'm so excited, I'm just worried about what to do without my glasses.

[@annafedorchuk7768]

I have glasses and I didn’t even think of that 🤓

[@xsorano]

I have a really bad eyesight and also glasses but for surfing, contacts work great for me:)

[@TheInkyAbys]

@@xsorano bold of you to assume I have the balls to use contacts

[@grahamhurren9798]

We are going to the baech to learn how to service yay 👍 Scc 🏄🏼

[@flavorus8473]

Great video. Thanks!

[@paulmarquez839]

This is the proguides of surfing

[@tonythrowaway3327]

hahaha good one @3:24

[@sofiapapagni8418]

i am gonna go to spain for two weeks in a surfing camp and i wanna be prepared, i don’t wanna look like an idiot while i surf !! hahah 🏄🏻‍♀️🏄🏻

[@andrewdoesyt7787]

4:30 that happened to me today and it sucked.

[@evie5764]

I got a 6FT foam board but I’m only 5ft was it a good choice the volume is 42L

[@dolunayzurink679]

What the name of the beginners spot in Bali that’s shown in the video?

[@Olivia-zr1im]

Please will someone tell me the best surfboard for Lake Michigan or does it even matter?

[@3vo338]

Sea Angler and Skaterboader from Wales here! At tip #5, what I suggest doing is fish at a spot/ venue to see how rough the conditions are, what type of level the waves become and etc. You can hike up to see a spot but once you get there, what else can you do? Well, other than go fishing, you can fossil hunt among the rocks (remember not to actually take them home, especially on the UK's "Jurassic Coast") or have a picnic among yourself or friends and/ or family. ...but of course, my way of looking at it, would be to do some recreational sea fishing where all fish are returned to the water unharmed. Just allowing for other ideas!

[@GH-ge8gq]

me watching this in Arizona 😀

[@Agentzero200077]

Where this beach very good waves

[@ginamcmanama2018]

my. goal this summer is to learn how to surf but i am a bit nervous about being in everyone’s way😂

[@stellaboyd4256]

same also i feel like im too late in the game yk

[@ginamcmanama2018]

@@stellaboyd4256 me too! some people have been surfing since they could walk and i am 17😂

[@kasnit]

Im only 10 and i can surf good. But this video helped me sooo much ty

[@kasnit]

I can paddle, swim, balance, jump, and catch big waves

[@patricianguyen7378]

Pop-up and paddling

[@henrykeepes2689]

I live on the north shore of Oahu I surf every day I don’t know why I’m watching this

[@annafedorchuk7768]

Can you give me some tips? Is it ever too late to start learning?

[@henrykeepes2689]

I have some tips remember to be centered in the board that’s the biggest tip. The stringer on the board is the center and remember to keep your body down the middle of the board. If you do that you most likely will not nose dive and will have more fun. I also recommend finding a friend or someone who knows how to surf to watch what your doing and ask if your doing anything wrong. I did that and the people were very understanding and helpful. Also it is never to late to start surfing it is a very healthy sport!!! Remember stick with it, it will change your life!

[@henrykeepes2689]

Also when I was young and learning to surf I put tape on the floor of my room about 1 1/2 feet apart. I would lay down and CENTER MY BODY on the tape like it was a surf board. I would pop up using my hands and feet as springs and try to have my feet land on the tape as I would do on a surfboard. This creates habits that will reflect in the water when you try to pop up in the surf. This can create good habits but remember you have to be carful it can create bad habits as well. Remember when you pop in on your floor DO NOT LOOK DOWN it’s bad!! If you do that in the surf you will nose dive and that’s bad. Practice on land will tape it will help create good habits. Remember stick will it I see a lot of new surfers try to surf and get frustrated and quit right then and there everyone goes through the same thing. It sucks but when you finally get the hang of surfing it will change your life swear to you it will! Stick with it stay safe!

[@creativename3217]

Man, I love living in Michigan.

[@kenhitz3006]

I did well when I first started tho

[@dst9073]

can someone tell me if getting a 6'3 board as my beginner board is a bad idea? i am 5'7 and pretty in shape, since i also do club swimming. so if anyone can tell me please let me know if it will be impossible to stand and if its worth it or not

[@keiraedwards_]

D St depends what type of board it is. I’m definitely not an expert but I’m 5’5 and started on a 6’0 foamie and that worked just fine.

[@dst9073]

Keira Edwards I’m not quite sure what board it is but definitely not a foamie. It’s an al merrick wooden board and I think it might be a fish or short board. Thanks for the reply tho, how long did it take to learn?

[@keiraedwards_]

D St I’ve heard fish boards are good for learning and I think my foamie is a shortboard if that counts for anything. I’ve been surfing for a year and tbh, I’ve still got a long way to go (mainly because I’m really slack and unmotivated 😅). If you’re going surfing fairly regularly (eg. Once or twice a week) you’ll pick up the basics quicker than if you’re only surfing a couple of times a month. Hope that helps!

[@dst9073]

Keira Edwards yeah it does, thank you! I just tried out yesterday and basically boogie boarded for an hour straight haha

[@aidanfranciscus983]

D St I learned on a 7’0 catch surf log. They are really good to learn on and catch surf has all different sizes. You could get a log anywhere from 6-9 feet. I still ride that board when there are smaller waves it’s very fun

[@RAFAELCAMPER]

No sé cuando dejar la tabla de corcho

[@Cjm863]

How do I know if I’m ready for a new board

[@ouiouibaguette8609]

you will feel like you have done everything you can and completed your board

[@dhanyamalav4512]

i need a surf board. I'm a beginner n my height is 5'6 could you plz recommend me

[@eatsleepdie1682]

That one point, when you are so bored with your life during lockdown that you'll start to want to know how to surf, even though, you live in the center of Europe, have fear of heights, depths, unstable things to stand on, and are a bad swimmer.

[@sololafolle1808]

Never impossible in Munich I see surfers on the small rivers :)

[@matthewzarate8851]

Learning to surf on the west coast of California a weeks ago has gotten rid of many of my fears that you just described. If you’re near a coast, definitely consider trying it with a friend!

[@itshollow]

all seafloor surfaces are fine as long as you have water shoes

[@yagmurakyuz4600]

Hi i’m not from America but i always want to learn how to surf.sadly there is no teachers.can i learn it by myself?

[@barefoot_surf]

Yes, you can learn by yourself but make sure your safety and the safety of others is your first concern. Here is a useful article for you to look at : barefootsurftravel.com/livemore-magazine/security-aspects-surfing

[@yagmurakyuz4600]

Barefoot Surf thank you so much!

[@nonnyplayz7951]

Hey

[@montagmoon2248]

Went surfing today for the first time. Almost got behind the sets, got smacked by the last wave, froze up, cause it FUCKIN HUGE. Still a great day

[@cerysholmes1816]

Hello please could somebody answer my question please? My question: Is this just based on america? Because i'm surfing in Wales. And also how do i know what surfboard is right for me?? Thank you.

[@gabriellav.e500]

Cerys Holmes Surf Etiquette, and board recommendations are the same everywhere. To find out what surfboard is good for you go to your local surf shop or search it up on the Internet.

[@cerysholmes1816]

Thank you

[@houseofsurf_]

You might find some useful information over on my website, where I specifically help women...

[@ispangfang4235]

I went from body boarding to surfing

[@AudreyRodriguezAR]

If you’re from Texas where’s a good place to surf ?

[@hypnoliz]

California

[@AudreyRodriguezAR]

Liz Chatham oh I meant in Texas lmao

[@mr.q_rolos2161]

SPI or south padre Island I live here great beach

[@lockedluckbofa1562]

Do I have to take the wax off after every session?

[@barefoot_surf]

No, you don’t. It’s more about maintaining a clean wax job and not letting it get too old or brown from the sun. Fresh wax jobs are personal preference, but you want to ensure you are at least apply a new wax job with the changing of seasons.

[@user-lx2co6nw8h]

いいですね