New to surfing...

[gjt113]

Hi guys.... I live in Portsmouth and have made it my sole aim this summer to learn how to surf! would appreciate some advice on what size board I should start with and where to go for lessons etc.... was thinking maybe heading down to the south-west for a week and try and kick on from there.....

[PapaW]

Heres a start....

https://surfing-waves.com/beginners_ ... urfing.htm

As for lessons, pretty much every main spot will have a Surfschool. GO to the BSA website for a list of all their approved schools.

[bluyan]

some reasonable breaks on the isle of wight-bit closer than the south west,have a look on magic seaweed. As for boards,i,m certainly no expert but if your just startin the bigger the board the easier it is to catch waves,the more waves,the more fun,the more fun the more you practice and so on.

[kitesurfer]

It's actually cheaper to go to devon than it is to take your car to the pile of shite, but you are right it does have some good surf spots!

[drowningbitbybit]

Now is just about the exact time of year when it all falls apart for surfing on the south coast (except the far far west)

In winter you've got bournemouth and kimmeridge fairly near to you, as well as some spots further east.
Now we're getting towards summer, going down to the south west is your best option - alhtough thats not looking too clever right now either!

[mrc]

just do a search on this sight loads of info on boards.

[sinistapenguin]

I guess the Witterings would be your closest break. Bournemouth and Kimmeridge are reachable too.

For a beginner I would recommend Saunton Sands in North Devon - long rides and a big enough beach to not worry about too much crowding.

Enjoy!

[drowningbitbybit]

I guess the Witterings would be your closest break.

...in November

[bluesnowcone]

i would advise bournmouth and boscombe if your traveling to the south. kimmeridge is very fickle and when it does work well its not realy suited for beginners.

to be onist just go to saunton, its a perfect beginners wave, also if your going to longboard its amazing for that.

[Stone Fox]

I once heard the isle of white described as 20,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock...

[kitesurfer]

20,000 related alcoholics!

[dom4]

Ive made it my thing to do this summer, to surf, but i have absolouytley no clue whta board seize to get, somebody help? im 14 and 5 ft 11. weres the best place in the uk to go surfing?

[bluyan]

re : derogatory comments about the isle of wight.

i work on the island three days every quarter,we get digs in cowes.
i can catagrically say that your comments on this web site are absolutely spot on.

another weeks detox comin up

[Naomi_10]

i would try andy and phil down at the b'mth sufing school, they are really nice and kit you out with everything as well as giving you loads of advice in the lessons. they are a good laugh and help you out with any questions. the website is bournemouthsurfschool.co.uk. also, there is a real good surfing atmosphere down at bmth offering loads of tips and advice for beginners.
good luck,
Naomi 16, b'mth

[trinisurfer]

A lot of ppl started with long boards cuz dey pick up waves quicker dan ah short board, of fish. However i started on a shortboard so it all depends on how capable & skilled u r. But i recommend to all new surfers to try foamies when dey now start.

[kitesurfer]

I'll be on the pile of shite tyhis weekend so i guess that'll be one more alcoholic on the island then. Not related to any of them though fortunately!