Take the furthest route west in British Columbia and you’ll eventually come to the end of the road and be rewarded with a stay in Tofino. Tofino is a place to relax, be still and enjoy all the Pacific ...

1 Coast the Beaches Summer is a good time for newbies to learn since the water is warmer (though swells can be sparse). There are two types of surf breaks—beach (fast waves that usually close out ...

Surfing has one of the longest progression paths of any hobby. It is hyper-nuanced, and it’s very common for beginners to become frustrated and wonder if they should give up. Before you even enter the ...

Who taught you how to surf? I learned how to surf when I was really young. My dad taught me when I was 6 or 7, but didn't really start until I was 12. My best memory surfing was my first time getting ...

Question: I want to spend a week in Hawaii learning how to surf. Can you recommend any outfits that provide daily or weekly classes on one of the less-developed beaches? Thanks. Adventure Adviser: ...

With consistent conditions, affordable prices and a friendly vibe, a wave pool in Waco, Texas, proved to be an ideal place for a beginner to find her footing. By Nora Walsh I paddled hard to stay in ...

In September 2023, my commitment to surfing intensified. Trying to fast-track my surfing skills, I’d received the same simple advice over and over: surf every day. It motivated me to sign up for ...

We all have to start somewhere. It’s the one experience every surfer shares — yet it’s the one that seems oh so easy to forget. We asked surfer/writer Lisette Drew to remind us of how it happens. Here ...

Surfing can seem like an unapproachable sport for those who don’t live near the ocean. But Myrtle Beach vacationers are in luck. Myrtle Beach is home to several surf schools welcoming students across ...