China Surf? Maybe... Changle

[spreadtheshred]

Took a trip to Changle yesterday to check out the coast. I've heard there are some spots but it might take some more digging. We rode our scooter out and got rained on and got a flat tire but we made it to the ocean.

I checked a surf report for a nearby spot and the waves were less than .5 meters so I wasn't expecting much. The tide was out and the waves were ankle height.

I'll be going back out again to explore up and down the coast. I dont really know how to look so I'll just literally be going up and down the coast.

Any tips on looking for surf spots?

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Another picture

[RinkyDink]

I suggest that you look at maps of the coastline. Use Google Earth to get a satellite view of the area and look for surf. Here are some famous point breaks from Google maps. Look for coastline in the area you’re exploring that is similar. Make sure there aren't any islands blocking the swell to your beach. Find out what direction the swell in the area usually comes from and think about how the shoreline and swell will interact. Buy a pair of binoculars, a four wheel drive, and go wave hunting. If you find a great spot, keep the memories of it, but don’t publish its location. From the picture you posted it looks like you're on the right track. There are absolutely no crowds at that beach. You look pretty stoked too. Happy wave hunting. By the way, if you’re just starting out from scratch, then I don’t think wave quality is really all that important. It definitely helps, but learning to pop up and ride doesn’t require you to find a hidden Banzai Pipeline.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rinco ... 19.4784539

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Malib ... 18.7797571

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jeffr ... 24.9101544

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bells ... 44.2647717

[billie_morini]

spreadtheshred,
who is that absolute cutie in your 2nd photo?!
with inquiring mind,
billie

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lol my wife