When to surf and when not to surf

[JupiterSurfer]

I'm pretty new but have progressed to standing up regularly. I am currently riding a 10'6. Sometimes the conditions are stormy, fast breaking and steep. Not suitable for a 10'6. I usually go out anyway but end up taking a beating and not catching waves. Should I stay in on these days and wait for more sutiable conditions?

[justloafing]

As long as you feel safe, I say go out. If you feel safe, go for it. Those "stormy, fast breaking and steep" days will help you surf better when the conditions are better. Just be careful.

[Jc]

Don't let yourself get pissed off when your not catching many waves though, can really ruin a session.

[RJD]

Depends on your level , if your not going to learn anything, and not going to have fun why go out?

[justloafing]

Ditto to the two posts above.

[drowningbitbybit]

Paddle out! Do or die!! Death or glory!!!


...or perhaps more realistically, if you're confident you can get out and get back in again safely, then give it a go. Conditions can be deceiving from the beach, and sometimes that blown out mess can be fun.

On the other hand, any doubt, come on in.