Hello everyone, I’m a student from Nottingham Trent university investigating how to reduce risk of Injury. I would really appreciate just a minute of your time to fill out a quick survey related to your experience as a surfer. Thank you so much for your assistance into my investigation.

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Hey surfers, would love your feedback!

I got really into surfing recently and wanted to go on a trip to get better.

I had to use like 10 different sites to search for what I want: surf in November for a beginner with cheap cost of living and warm water.

So I'm trying to fix that!

www.surftripfinder.com - a site that (I hope) helps you find the best surf destinations abroad

It's not monetised and it's a work in progress but I would love to know how useful (or not) you find it.

Hello!

I’m looking at buying a second hand Form Flow Stik 6ft 6. I’m looking for any reviews of this board, and if it’s worth the price?

I’m a tall guy (6ft 4), and tend to be more comfortable surfing boards which are 6ft 10 and bigger. I don’t feel comfortable surfing short boards, so I wanna check that this board still has the mid-length feel?

Any advice is much appreciated!

Finally took the leap and bought my first surfboard that I can call my own! Going from an 8ft foamie to a 7ft6 mini mal, kinda dreading the set back from starting on a ‘real’ surfboard but can’t wait to get it out in the water!

Is there anybody on here with any experience of surfing kimmeridge bay at all?

I have recently moved to the north coast of Cornwall and I’m looking for some people to go surfing and hangout with. I'm a 25yr male and have been surfing for about a year now.

I usually surf Gwithian/Godrevy, Poldhu and venture up to Newquay occasionally.

Work 9-5 and usually head out early mornings or after work.

Drop me message if you fancy heading out.

Yo any surfers from Nottingham down for sharing lifts etc?

Hi there,

I am looking for recommendations for wetsuits for surfing the Scottish winters. I’ve always used a 5/4mm so that’s warm enough for me, but I’m not sure which brand to go for.

I’ve seen a lot on here raving about the Feral wetsuits, which are at the upper end of my budget around £350. There’s also the NeedEssential suits which I’ve had before and I know are pretty decent budget suits. Is there anything in between these two which are worth thinking about?

I would like to spend less than £250, but am happy to spend more for real quality.

Thanks so much

Is there any surf rentals in or around camber sands?

Anyone have reccos for a company to ship a 6ft hardboard from London to Scotland?

Looking on Surfline, anyone surf Kent much? Or Suffolk?

Looking at spots like southwold, Great Yarmouth, joss bay, sandwich bay, herne bay tomorrow.

Just wondering if anyone knows what to look for on the forecasts, Surfline can be helpful but wondering what the locals think.

Cheers

I'm looking to buy the Gerry Lopez 8ft soft top from Costco (UK). Unfortunately I needed to wait until now and it went out of stock a couple weeks ago.

Has anyone seen this happen before and know how long it'll be out of stockish? I'm worried it'll only be stocked during summer and I don't want to wait that long.

Has anyone tried this board? I think they are only sold through boardshop , they make it sound great but then they are trying to sell it :) I’m looking for a mid length for surfing in the U.K. and it’s between them or Karms from Newquay

With the Olympics in Paris holding their Surf in Tahiti. If Surfing had been in the 2012 Olympics where would the UK have held the surf competition? Cornwall would have made the most sense to me. But seeing as France has the great surf on their West Coast and gone to an overseas territory. Which overseas territory has the best and most consistent surf to host a UK Olympics.

Hi all,

I am looking for a campsite that offers caravan storage and usage in south wales.

A client of mine told me recently that they have a caravan in storage on a farm/ campsite in north Devon, and they use it as a surfing getaway.

I am a Londoner that desperately wants to surf more. Having a caravan parked up at a campsite that offers year round usage feels like the most sustainable option to surf more.

Please let me know if anyone has any info on campsites that may offer this service.

Thank you!

What are we saying for Sat - Harlyn or Fistral?

Looking to pick up a new midlength, anything from 6'8-6'10, and have whittled the choice down to a CI Mid or a Lovemachine FM.

Would appreciate any thoughts on which one people have preferred / found worked well.

Thanks!

My 10yo daughter really enjoyed the surf machine / wave thing on holiday this week (I don't know what it's called - machine that created a wave she could surf on a short little board thing).

How do I help her investigate surfing as you may be able to tell, I know nothing about it so don't know where to start.

We're in Scotland but happy to travel a bit.

Hey all, just got back after 5 years living/surfing in Australia. Just bought a little campervan back home here in the UK, planning to trip around this summer chasing some waves. I barely surfed when I was back in the UK so I really don't know any spots yet. I'd say I'm at the higher intermediate level now, just had a month in Indonesia and found some really fun lefts. Hoping nothing too mellow but also nothing too hollow or crazy. Thanks heaps if you do share some spots, your secrets are safe in my dm's and I won't blow up any spot. Will most likely just be passing through so will only have a few sessions in each spot. Much appreciated!

I was wondering if any has been surfing east wittering recently and if it’s gonnna be good surf for beginners this Saturday.

Hey guys!

I'm short-term based in UK until October, hoping to check out some surfing spots during my weekends here. I didn't bring my surfing gear as I know it's not peak season, and that most places along South and South East coast will be pretty much flat for the next few months, but I want to make sure I have done my homework IF I should get the opportunity!! :) Would any of you know of any surf rental places along the coast of Hastings, Eastbourne, Worthing, Portsmouth or Bournemouth?

Any good surf schools or surf rental near Bangor north wales. Going on holiday there end of summer and wondered if I could get any surf in.

Hi there!

I will be driving from Norway to England in the end of June, i will be spending two weeks driving down to Devon and up through Scottland, should i bring my suit and board or will it be dead weight? I am monitoring swell forecast in Windy and Surfline daily and notice a few good swells the last weeks but not sure if this is the case in late June/ early July. In Norway at least summers are usually very small and quite for surf. What do you reckon?

Thanks!

Looking to take this up as I always loved being in the water as a kid.

I know everyone is different but any tips for how many lessons you really need? Is it worth looking at any of the weekly clubs or anything or is it beyter just to have a couple lessons and go for it?

Any general tips? I've heard here it's more autumn/winter surfing? Is it plausible to learn in the summer?

I’m a beginner surfer in London and was wondering what the best and nearest breaks were, so far I’ve gone to broadstairs and some Brighton ones but was wondering if there were any less popular ones people knew of.

Hello there, I am long time surfer, but first time surfing this area of Wales.

Conditions are a good westerly swell 3-6+, but a ~20mph WSW wind. We are camping by Newgale, but looks like most west facing beaches are gunna get blown out. Could Freshwaster East, Tenbey etc work? Surf forecast says Teneby could be a good bet monday, but not sure if needs bigger swell to get going.

I have never tried surfing and I want to try and do it someday, can someone please give me any tips?

I'm based in Yorkshrie so usually head to Scarborough/whitby when the conditions are right but lately I've been working up in County Durham and the waves off the coast look pretty fun (although can't find anywhere to change so far!). Has anybody surfed off the Durham coast and do you have any recommendations for best spots? Thinking of just throwing a wetsuit/board in the van & trying an hour once my work has finished for the day! TIA!