Surfing Waves

Hey everyone!

Is anyone on here from anywhere near Malibu? I'm looking for some good places to practice and not get my ass kicked by giant waves, rocks, or really territorial natives. If you're wondering my skill level, I can catch a wave but not quite stand up.

Just moved to Southern California and was given a used board as a gift. I've always loved the ocean but living in the northeast was always way too cold.

i thought san fernando was in trinidad????

Hahah, no, I'm about 15 mins north of Malibu, California.



Any suggestions?

You could just pack your board in your car and drive along PCH and see loads of spots without having to leave your car!

I liked this spot in the Ventura/Oxnard area but have since heard its a bit territorial these days so I don't think you could go far wrong if you go to Malibu. Its a really mellow wave ideal for learning on and there's bound to be loads of people in the water so that they all must know and expect beginners to be surfing there too.
Maybe just stay away from the main peak and catch the inside waves until you get a better feel about what is going on by watching everyone else and learning from them.

around santa monica is nice.

this site is very nice:
http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/North_Ame ... index.html

Broosta wrote:Maybe just stay away from the main peak and catch the inside waves until you get a better feel about what is going on by watching everyone else and learning from them.

I tried that today and got yelled at by an older island guy because apparently hanging out there is "in the line of fire," or I guess, where good surfers end up because they ride the wave for so long. Also, I found out you're supposed to paddle towards a guy if you're in his way (in the water) while he's up? So that way he can move around you? That seemed odd to me.

Oh why can't these unwritten rules of surfing be written down somewhere for me

gdude335 wrote:this site is very nice:
http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/North_Ame ... index.html

Thanks for all the help guys!

Have a little read through this lot and you should be getting a better idea of the 'rules' of surfing.
http://www.srosurf.com/rules.html
https://surfing-waves.com/basic_rules_surfing.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/surfing/sites/learn/pages/etiquette.shtml
http://www.surfli.com/RULES.html
http://www.surfxtc.com/templates/Basics2.htm#Rs
http://www.sunsetsurf.com/unwritten.asp

soulvideo wrote:Hey everyone!

Is anyone on here from anywhere near Malibu? I'm looking for some good places to practice and not get my ass kicked by giant waves, rocks, or really territorial natives. If you're wondering my skill level, I can catch a wave but not quite stand up.

Just moved to Southern California and was given a used board as a gift. I've always loved the ocean but living in the northeast was always way too cold.

I just started 1st lesson last week,
I go to ventura, little longer drive from malibu, but has great beginner waves. Its called Mondo's cove..near Faria Beach
Look it up or PM me for more info,
I'll be there this Sunday weather permitting!

thank you broosta!

Calhoun, where are you based?

Hey Calhoun... I'm just learning and surf mondos also. How old are you? How often do you go?

chad1279 wrote:Hey Calhoun... I'm just learning and surf mondos also. How old are you? How often do you go?

I just took a lesson, 2nd lesson is this Sunday ~9:30 unless something changes that.
I'm 47 , like to stay not too out of shape, and I don't have my own bd.
will be looking t get a longboard and just go out there and get good at that spot.

I just moved to the area (near thousand oaks). Looking for some spots to surf and also seeing if anyone would like a surfing partner. I just bought my board yesterday and now I'm hunting for a wetsuit. Ideally would like to surf a spot with minimal crowd, since I'm just learning. Let me know if you are intrested....

Marcus

Try...
Sunset
SaMo
Venice
Playa Del Ray