Surfing, as most of you know, is a fundamental sport for lovers of adrenaline and the sea. It is the most practiced water sport in the world and the movement that is generated around it is something indescribable. For that reason and for what it entails, I am sure that you want to learn to practice it, in addition to the plan itself, the satisfaction it generates, the sport you practice and the adrenaline that you will release.

Catching a big wave


First of all, we leave you with the best beaches in the country to practice it which, luckily, are many and very well distributed by
the whole country. Watch this video of the 2016 Spanish Surf Championship to give you an idea. Is this the level you want to reach?



5 FACTORS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT IF YOU WANT TO LEARN SURF

1. Choose your surf school well

Nobody is born knowing so the first thing you should do is look for your perfect surf school. They all have specialized monitors in this matter, so we recommend that you look for one in the area where you are or are going to settle in for a few days. If you go on vacation to the beach , it can be a perfect time to do a few hours every morning for example.

Surf class entering the water


It is important to know that each school has different learning levels depending on the level of each one, so do not worry because you will be on an equal footing with your classmates. The school will also provide you with wetsuits and boards.

2. Learning process

It is also important to note that learning this sport takes a process, different for each person but a process, so don't give up if you don't get the hang of it quickly. You will fall a thousand times, waves will escape you, etc., so you should not get discouraged.

Learning process catching a wave


Nobody learns to surf in a single day, you have to listen to the guide and advance little by little, wave by wave, day by day.

3. Suitable waves

Don't rush and catch the biggest waves that arrive. As we have mentioned, this is a process that takes time. You will have to adjust to the board, to the paddling, learn to get on, balance... and this is not done with the biggest wave to be able to show off. You should first take the ones that the monitors tell you and secondly, the ones that you feel safe with.

Observing the sea in the surf


You will see that little by little you will gain practice taking one after the other and each time you will feel much more confident.

4. Suitable table

The board must be appropriate for beginners in this sport. In general, wide boards are larger and wider than normal ones since they will give us a little more room for maneuverability when we try to catch the wave >.

Surfboard on the beach


Here we leave you with an article we did about the different types of boards of surf that exist. Take a look because I'm sure you'll be interested.

5. Don't despair

It is surely the most important of all those mentioned above. We know that we have already talked about this but it is worth emphasizing it even more. Many people who have wanted to surf all their lives give up very easily and this is precisely what should not happen.

Don't despair in your surf lessons


You must have a lot of patience, it may take you more days than your friends, so what? The important thing is to learn how to do it so we can all enjoy this wonder together. BE PATIENT and enjoy every second in the water!

Now that you know these things, do you dare to practice it?