As with any sport or martial art, each surfing skill has an underlying technique that once mastered, will lead to effortless repetition of that manoeuvre. The technique used for each manoeuvre does not vary from surfer to surfer. Whether you are looking at a late-takeoff, a backhand cutback or a forehand air reverse, under slow-motion […]
How to read a surf forecast
When you’re learning to surf, finding the right kind of waves is half the battle. You need to know what kind of waves are suitable for you, what weather variables create these ideal waves and how to read a surf forecast. This surf tip is going to teach you some surf science! The info is […]
Learn How to Surf: Part 1 Equipment
This is the first in a series of articles on learning how to surf. Keep an eye out for more surf tips on reading the weather and waves, learning basic skills and going out the back to ride green waves. The tips have all been tried and tested at my surf school in Raglan What […]