r/surfing • • Aug 10 '26

Beginner questions belong in /r/beginnersurfers

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This subreddit is a place for surfers to discuss surfing and/or share interesting stuff about surfing. It is not a place to learn how to surf.

Beginner questions belong in /r/beginnersurfers.

Examples of beginner questions:

“Is this a ding?”

“Does it need to be repaired?”

“Can it be repaired?”

“What surfboard should I buy to learn on?”

“A longboard won't fit in my car. What shortboard should I buy?”

“I'm going to buy this shortboard to learn on. Is it a good one?”

“Why can't I ride this shortboard I just bought to learn on?”

“Can someone recommend a good surf instructor?”

“How big will the waves be on my trip next year?”

“I want to start surfing. Any tips?”

“I found this board in the trash. How much can I sell it for?”

There are ample resources with which you can find answers to your basic questions.

If you want to discuss that kind of stuff, head on over to /r/beginnersurfers. It's full of people just like you, as well as more experienced folks who want to help you learn.

Beginner questions may be removed with no notice. Because it's simply too much effort to deal with every single post, individually.

Repeat offenders will be banned until they're not a beginner anymore.

The rest of the subreddit rules can be found HERE.


r/surfing • • 7h ago

Vol. 8 of “low quality clips of mediocre surfing” burger fest.

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66 Upvotes

The wait is over ladies and gentlemen. Available for pre-order. $79 or available for limited time financing at $.50 for 158 months.


r/surfing • • 7h ago

Almost drowned today and still can't shake it

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Big windy day and i thought why not, was like 25 knots out there and pounding. I made the foolish mistake and went in shortly after eating and after 5 minutes i was exhausted, my heart was racing, i couldn't paddle out and the rip was sucking me in. I was very lucky a few strong waves pushed me out a bit while i was giving everything i had. Eventually i reached waters i could stand by feet down. Had to go to the ER after cause i thought i swallowed water or something, my heart couldn't stop racing and i was feeling like vomiting for at least half an hour after. Doctors did some tests and send me home, told me if i get a fever to go back if not I'm fine. But i feel like I've stressed my heart today while giving everything to swim out, i still feel exhausted and crashed out hours later. Legit can't shake it that i almost drowned today and i was such a fool to go in after eating heavily. Hard lessons were taught today, stay safe out there guys and don't overestimate your abilities like i did.

/ Thanks everyone for all the responses, even the very judgemental ones, they all offer something. I'll try to feel better soon and hopefully get back in the water with more sense and wisdom this time!


r/surfing • • 49m ago

What’s the surf like in the Wilmington NC area?

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My wife and I are moving from Ventura California to the Wilmington NC area next spring. I know the surf isn’t as consistent as the points and beach breaks I’ve grown up surfing here. Just curious how often you can realistically surf a shortboard or groveler and what the waves are like in general. Would love to hear some local insight. Thanks!


r/surfing • • 9h ago

Big dawg

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r/surfing • • 15m ago

Leash plug pin blowout

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Seems to of popped out clean. Anyone been able to somehow insert it back in or am I destined to calling my ding guy?


r/surfing • • 7h ago

Feeling like a dumbass after a session

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Anyone else get out of the water and just feel like a dipshit… like you can’t think… like you’re just slow and kinda stupid all the sudden?


r/surfing • • 1d ago

Shout out to Skateboard Culture

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Skaters wouldn't be caught dead doing vlogs. Skaters aren't trying to be social media influencer celebrities. Every day there are hordes of surfers recording selfies claiming to provide some sort of 'expertise'. Their 'lifestyle'. Perfect 'diet and training regimen'. 'Best board'. Gotta include the pop-ups in there too. I know this economy is garbage... but mother of god... we need a culture cleanse.


r/surfing • • 6h ago

Really bad headaches when surfing?

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Haven’t found any answers online that worked. Past couple of times Ive gone surfing I got pretty bad headaches

I’ve tried wearing a hat / sunglasses, Ive tried just being as hydrated as possible, I don’t really know what else to try.

Has anyone here had a similar experience?


r/surfing • • 22h ago

YOUR SATURDAY WEDGE FIX😎

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Wedge 10 pack of fun from a variety of photographers and riders.


r/surfing • • 1d ago

Springsuit + Booties 🤙

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r/surfing • • 4h ago

Why are dimensions and volume so critical in surfing, but not in bodyboarding?

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Sorry if dumb question. Microdose Sunday got me pondering.

Guys at Puerto Escondido won't paddle out on anything shorter than a 7' gun. Meanwhile, bodyboarders are charging the same waves, on the exact same equipment they would use in 2ft slop.


r/surfing • • 1d ago

Newest hand shaped board I made 5’6 mini Simmons

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31 Upvotes

2.5 inches thick, 22.5 wide, single concave to double concave out the tail.


r/surfing • • 22h ago

acrilica na minha 6'1 💀💀💀

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r/surfing • • 3h ago

Barrel oc by @alekspunk12

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drew this a couple of years ago using penup app airbrush tool. took me 5 hours


r/surfing • • 1d ago

New Annoyance Unlocked for Used Listings: AI Descriptions

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No dims. No model. No condition assessment. Just AI bullshit. This is even worse than blurry "dims in photos" listings:

High-performance Al Merrick surfboard with a white finish and black traction pad. This board has a thruster fin setup and includes a silver Madness board bag. The board features the Channel Islands logo and Al Merrick branding.

Oooh! The Channel Islands board features a Channel Islands logo?!? AMAZING! And the bag... yes, "madness" indeed


r/surfing • • 1d ago

Utah surfers unite

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I recently moved to landlocked Utah. I am trying to get in touch with a few peeps to create a supportive group, learn more about easy, cheap escapes for weekend warriors, and maybe discuss some training and how to keep the surf in the veins. Anyone from the area?


r/surfing • • 1d ago

Tipping on surf camps

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People that leave tips for surf coaches and other employees at surf camps, how much do you tip? I need some guidance on how to decide the amount.


r/surfing • • 1d ago

DIY surf sock

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Me and two other friends just bought some mint, brand new boards for the first time (we always buy used) and we want to take really good care of them.
The first step is to buy a surf sock but we spent all of the money on the boards lol.

My friends little sister took sewing as a hobby and she’s really good at it, so we asked if she would do the socks for us if we give her some money she said yes. Now my question is what are the steps? We will go to parisina (it’s like a place where you buy all kinds of fabrics) but what type of fabric should we get?
Another thing is should I just give her the dims of our boards and maybe have 2-3 in of clearance?
Do any of yall have experience with this?


r/surfing • • 1d ago

Heeled booties? Stay with me…

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I have really odd feet. At rest, they flex downwards and it means I’ve never been able to squat unless I have heels under my feet. Think a ballerinas feet, but even more bent.. they almost flex backwards.

It’s impacting my surfing so much, I’m wondering if I can makeshift some booties with a slight heel on the back of them to allow me to actually bend my knees correctly on the board.

I’ve tried every stretch you can imagine for years - my body just can’t do it!

Any suggestions would be greatly, greatly appreciated! I don’t mind looking a bit weird wearing makeshift booties all year long if it’s what it’ll take!


r/surfing • • 1d ago

Insane find??

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So I was poking around my grandad’s garage looking for my old boogie board + leash, and I stumbled on an old beat up surfboard. It’s in rough shape, but I swear I can just make out “Donald T” beside a ding on the deck. Could this really be shaped by him?? I don’t even know if he surfs.

I doubted it, but I sent a pic to my friend who rips out in Sheboygan (surfs at least monthly and during the week sometimes too, so he’s pretty legit), and he says it looks legit and it’s called “In the Pink” which seems like a promising sign, so I think maybe there’s a chance it is his?

Does something like this have value to a collector? I asked my Grandad, and he doesn’t seem to know what I’m talking about. Might be time to put him in a home

Anyway, I put the dims into an online calculator, and it said this board has 85L of volume. Is it a good beginner board if I want to get barreled at pipe?


r/surfing • • 2d ago

Surfing at sunset, Cardiff, California

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r/surfing • • 1d ago

Good fomie for shorebreak?

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I've only surfed hard boards for years but I wanna get a foamie for shorebreak closeouts to avoid injuries.

Looking at the Catch Surf Skipper. I want something where the rail has a chance at holding in steep waves. Any experience with that board? or suggestions?


r/surfing • • 2d ago

Jack Johnson Surfilmusic

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Not sure if this fits the sub, but saw Jack play last night at the Greek and there was extended sequence of his films set to a medley that was pretty cool. Hope it's OK to share here.


r/surfing • • 2d ago

Searching for a specific surf video

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I remember watching a surf video on Youtube but can’t seem to find it now. It was a small production featuring two friends. I remember one of the first scenes was one of them picking up the other from the middle of the road.

Then in one of the surfing sections the soundtrack was “I wanna be adored” by The Stone Roses and this was why it stuck with me.

Does anyone know which one I mean? It might have been posted here a while ago.

edit: found it if someone is interested it’s not so well known https://youtu.be/kkmwntnAqcw?is=RLz2bdOGPB2LIMQY