Planning my 1st time!!, surfing that is ;-) , need your help

[wavescreator202]

Hi all,

I'm not even a newbie, haven't even started surfing (I've windsurfed in the past).

I'm 29, in good physical condition, a strong swimmer and have a good sense of balance, just... never surfed before and have always wanted to.

I live in Shanghai and want to go to the Philippines for 2-3 days in July to surf for the first time. Is Cloud 9 a good place for someone who's never surfed before? (is a weekend - it's all i have at the mo- enough to even get me to stand on the board for more than 1 second?) Would another SE Asian or Philippino location be better?


Thanks in advance for your replies.

[pat42]

I think that would be the same as going to learn in Teahoopoo or Pipeline???
I'm sure when you go, there will be some breaks nearby to learn on.

[Stone Fox]

Take it slowly and gently.

Or use lubricant.



*edit*

Can you tell I only read the title of the thread, and not the post?

[Peanut]

I've never been to asia before so I wouldn't know but it would definitely pay you to go to a surf school if you can and learn on a large board, also make sure they're qualified in some way, safety and experience that's the key.

The guys I know that have started by going to a school are that bit more advanced than everyone else.

Just a thought.

[wavescreator202]

Thanks for the replies guys

I'll be going soon, will let you know how it went!

[woofers]

Sorry for the late reply,

Waves in Siargao Cloud9 will probably be too big for a beginner. Try the spots in La Union or Zambales first.

There are a couple of surf schools and camps in the Philippines, most notably Surf Camp in La Union.

[rich r]

Isn't there a second break on the other side of the point of Cloud 9 that's a small to medium size left? Or is that Cloudbreak?

[isaluteyou]

a weekend wont be enough when you get hooked expect lots of weekend trips