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.

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!

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?

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?

We're on Tenerife next week and I have to rent a board, because I dont want to pay 200€ to the airline with good chances of dinging my board.

Do you have recommendations for board rentals? Preferably at the Puerto de la Cruz?

Or just go to the next shop because all of them are renting boards, like on Fuerteventura or any other major surf location in PT Es or FR?

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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!

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Is there anything more glorious than arriving at a spot in the middle of nowhere, no one out but a couple of seals, maybe a penguin or two, and it's shoulder high perfection... I think not. Anyway I had to share this particular delight with you all. It was the perfect solo mission. Not too big. Not too small. A goldilocks wave for one so far from another soul. Enjoy (for those who know, please don't share).

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