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Postby socal46 » Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:13 pm

hey hows the surf in hunington because im getting into surfing and plan on leaning there so would that be an ok place to learn. im getting a 9' longboard so would that be good there or would a shortboard be better, and when i get better would that still be a fun place to surf
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Re: huntinton

Postby billie_morini » Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:32 am

socal46,
Huntington Beach is a surfing capitol. In addition to a large beach break, there are numerous additional locations quite nearby. You'll find the waves have more punch to them than they may appear to have to the eye. Bye and bye, it's a terrific place to learn to surf. Three years ago at Huntington Beach (near the pier), I taught a young couple how to surf.
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Re: huntinton

Postby socal46 » Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:47 am

So is the pier a weaker waves so it's easier to learn or wat
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Re: huntinton

Postby surf patrol » Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:10 am

Here's some info, and plenty of pictures;
https://surfing-waves.com/atlas/nort ... beach.html
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Re: huntinton

Postby billie_morini » Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:15 pm

socal46,
the pier doesn't make the waves weaker. On some days, it make waves very close to the pier bigger. You won't be riding them for 1 to 3 years. The reasons Huntington Beach is a good surf spot (for beginners) are (and I'm sure I missed something):

1. Consistent waves - that means there usually are waves on most days
2. Miles of beach break - that means you can find your own place without interference from others or causing interference to better surfers
3. Longish crumbly zone - Crumbly waves are the broken waves that are characterized by lots of white foam and froth. This is what beginners learn to surf on. Combine this with 1 and 2 above and you should be beginning to understand why this is a good place
4. lots of other surfers - this helpful becuase you'll be able to watch other surfers (from the water, too, on your own board for best view) and learn from what they do. You should also be able to find some surfers to talk to and learn this way, as well.
5. The Sugar Shack Cafe located on Main Street - this restaurant has been serving man-sized breakfasts and lunches for decades. Many surfing legends have fueled themselves there. You find it's great following an early morning session.
6. Huntington Beach International Surf Museuam located on Olive Street - this is a great little museum and you'll appreciate it when you arrive to find now waves or swell. Then you can go to the museum.

Now hurry and get into the water!
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Re: huntinton

Postby socal46 » Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:47 pm

Thanks guys this was really helpful can't wait to go there and surf but how long did it take u guys to b able to catch waves on a regular basis And how big were the waves
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Re: huntinton

Postby billie_morini » Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:32 am

socal46,

Broken waves / mushy: Every one after first 30 minutes; 6 inches to 2 feet (can mushy waves really be measured?)
Unbroken waves / green: Probably after the 10 time out; 3 to 4 feet

After surfing about a year, I could reliably catch 5 to 7 foot waves. Took me much longer to learn to turn at the bottom of every wave. In fact, this is something I'm still working on.

Stop analyzing it and get into the water!
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Re: huntinton

Postby socal46 » Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:53 pm

i know im trying to get in the water but i gotta wait till my bday when i get my first board. so for know im just tryin to get info on surfing so my first time surfing will b even better
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Re: huntinton

Postby billie_morini » Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:20 am

socal,
when is your birthday?
Hey, post a photo of you and your new board when you get into the water for the first time together.
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Re: huntinton

Postby socal46 » Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:21 pm

My birthday is June 30 and I'll make sure to post tons of pictures
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