As a beginner surfer, understanding how to navigate the line-up is crucial for a safe and enjoyable experience in the water. The line-up refers to the area where surfers wait for waves and take turns ...

When it comes to learning how to surf, not all waves are created the same. Finding the perfect wave that will provide a novice surfer with the optimal shape can be the difference between a fun surf ...

You gotta start somewhere, so the saying goes. Even Kelly Slater, the reigning GOAT of professional surfing, didn’t come hurtling out of the womb and straight onto the podium. And unfortunately, ...

It’s no secret that the surfer population in Southern California has exploded in recent years as people sought new outdoor experiences during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also no secret ...

When it comes to learning how to surf, one area beach town is getting high praise. In a list of the best beginner surf spots in the U.S. from The Inertia, a website covering surfing and the outdoors, ...

If there’s a single ingredient required to get better at surfing, it’s time. Time to practice. To paddle out. To pop to your feet. To fall. To try again. To make the drop and fly down the line. Time, ...

With consistent conditions, affordable prices and a friendly vibe, a wave pool in Waco, Texas, proved to be an ideal place for a beginner to find her footing. By Nora Walsh I paddled hard to stay in ...

Finding the perfect spot to plan a surfing trip can be difficult, no matter if you're a beginner or a pro. To help narrow down the decision, here is a list of some top spots across the United States ...

Autumn may be the season of big swells, but the smaller waves found year-round near East Coast cities are perfect for beginners who want to give surfing a try. By Lisa Fogarty Lisa Fogarty wiped out ...

Surf’s up this Memorial Day weekend. If you can find a wave during the flat days of summer in Florida, it’s the best time of year to learn how to surf, or for beginner surfers to get better. It’s ...

One visit to the Venice Beach boardwalk and it's easy to understand the appeal of the Los Angeles coastline. The Pacific Ocean sparkles in the sunshine along stretches of white sand before dazzling ...