Some context and considerations

• Can work in any country I can legally be in
  • Based on above places with good long term travel visa or remote work visa is a benefit
• 27M live with my parents not much going on in life
  • Based on above places that have social opportunities would be a benefit
• Ok surfer
• Good USD to local currency conversion or lower cost of living compared to a major US city
• accommodation closeish to surfing
• Has a good amount of buisness hour overlap with US timezones (EST being the best)

Basically best surfing anywhere in the world that is legal affordable and fun?

Would it make sense or even be feasible to take a cruise solely for the purpose of surfing different spots when/wherever the ship stops, assuming you’re in a part of the world with more or less consistent waves (For example, a Hawaiian or Caribbean cruise)??

In general I’m pretty anti-cruise. Never taken one but just no interest in general. Until this little idea came to mind and now I’m wondering if anyone here has done this before and how it went

So I just started getting comfortable in the barrel, and by comfortable I mean I am no longer dodging the big ones. I am getting little cover ups here and there, and have learned to take off deeper.

I live in LA, and the other week after a serious drought in waves in turned on. I was surfing river jetties in Newport and all the locals were getting sick barrels.

I wasn’t really getting that many good ones, I was just pulling into a couple closeouts when finally one came my way. It was super crowded, so when that one popped out the back I knew I had to go. I was deeper than usual, something I have been meditating on for months prior to reviewing some embarrassing footage of myself surfing the boom in Nicaragua just months before.

I paddle hard, get to my feet, do a big pump and set my line, only to see a guy 8ft down the line pulling back. By the time I get to the chandelier I just bounce right off the thing.

The wind turned on shore and that was it for me. Opportunity gone.

I wanted to scream at this guy, but bit my tongue. What would be the point? It was crowded. Perhaps bound to happen.

What do you think?

Anyone have any experience surfing the DaNang (MyKhe Beach) area of central Vietnam? Might be headed there for a couple months this winter and not expecting anything epic but looks fairly consistent and fun, especially for a mid-length or longboard.

I am looking into surf camps in Nicaragua but prices seem ridiculous (399 p/ NIGHT?). Seems outrages! Everyone keeps saying Nicaragua is one of the cheaper countries and much more affordable than Costa Rica for example but I am super confused after checking the prices. If you have any experience could you please share :))

I'll be coming with a board coffin - does anyone have a recommendation?

So basically I’m fucked

First off, apologies if this comes across as naive or offensive—that’s definitely not my intention. Mods, if you feel this topic is inappropriate or if it starts causing tension, please feel free to close or delete it.

I’ve been fortunate to surf around the world, and I’ve heard about the reputation some Israeli surfers have for aggressive behavior in the water. I’ve had my own share of experiences and recently, I witnessed a tense interaction between Israeli surfers and locals in a lineup (location omitted to keep things neutral). I’m genuinely curious to understand if there’s a cultural or environmental factor at play.

Is surfing in Israel particularly competitive, making this behavior more common when surfers travel? I’d love to hear from Israeli surfers in this sub who can share their perspective, not to stir up bad vibes but to help me (and others) understand and maybe even promote a bit more positivity in the lineup.

Hi all, Need some recommendations, I live in Dunedin, New Zealand, and plan on surfing mostly summer with occasional winter ones. The water is cold (about 12deg) and I just copped the O’Neil hyperfreak 4/3 for $485, do you think it’s worth to swap it for a hyperfreak fire for an extra $124? Is it worth the extra$$

Appreciate all feedback, thanks!

Pros and cons? Currently driving a truck and have no security for my other boards when I surf

Gulf of mexico surfing.

Currently have 2 ripcurl wetsuits, and both of them let in quite a bit of water..

What is your favorite wetsuit that has a good seal??

I recently watched Kale Brocks video from surfing in Cornwall and he only surfed Fistral beach and then said the surf was crap in Cornwall - surely there would of been better options than fistral beach for an advanced surfer during that swell??

Anyone have any pics to share from today? It was firing out there, and bet there are some gems given how many folks were out there charging it.

https://reddit.com/link/1gob88o/video/b47537bl650e1/player

https://reddit.com/link/1gob88o/video/mvctyx8l650e1/player

Out here on an uncrowded 2-3ft point break with a 5'4 Machado seaside.. Would appreciate tips on improving my form and technique in doing cutbacks.

Thank you!

Looking for the community’s help in finding a piece of surf art that was near and dear to my heart. Back when I was younger, my Dad had an old school piece of surf art, likely from the 80’s or 90’s. I really want to get a print of it for my garage but I can’t find it anywhere with google searches and everything.

It was a painting version of a photo of 2 guys surfing. One is on a longboard taking a perfect right with his toes on the nose. The other guy is sitting on his board on the inside with him arms up cheering for his buddy. The colors are pretty pink for the sunset and almost has a GTA vice city type of color template. I also want to say the break was somewhere in Mexico, possibly scorpion bay or salsipuedes.

If anyone knows the name of the painting or the artist, it would be very much appreciated! Thank you!

Hi there

Intermediate surfer Staying for a week long holiday in las americas Tenerife and wondering what’s best tide and reef to surf las Americas,

Hope it bring only waves, not rain. It’s first time I see conditions like this in Mediterranean.

Tryna prove a point to my friend that he won't make the tour starting that late but that he can still end up ripping, going on cool trips, and having an amazing time with surfing

Was out surfing chest high waves yesterday on the goveller. Pretty much last wave of the session. Got loads of speed as it hit the inside. I don't really have an air game so I just went for a flying kick out.

I always do my kick outs with arms down and head first into the water. So, you know what came next....

For some reason the water was way shallower than I expected, like about 2 feet. So I came down from a good height, head first straight into the sand.

Kind of saw stars and felt a massive jolt through my neck. For a split second I felt complete terror. Wiggled my all extremities and everything was still working. Neck hurt though and was still worried I'd done myself some serious damage.

I know 3 people who've broken their necks surfing. All have made complete recoveries. I don't think any of them did it in quite such a stupid manner though.

After 30+ years of surfing it's quite late to learn a lesson like this. I realise how close I came to a really bad outcome and am so thankful not to be permanently fucked up from one bad decision.

So I just watched Surf’s Up for the first time after all these years and I was surprised by how good it actually is. It’s literally inspiring me to learn how to surf now. Any advice on where to start?