I’d recommend choosing one of the surf schools in our country, as it’s the best way to get started: an instructor will teach you the basic rules, safety guidelines, and how currents work—essential knowledge before hitting the water.
8 Reasons Why You Should Try Surfing
1. Because there’s nothing better than understanding the sea
While it’s true you should never let your guard down completely, learning to read the sea, sensing the direction of the currents, and knowing how to move on your board while standing... It’s an out-of-this-world feeling.
2. Because nothing compares to the thrill of catching your first wave
Once you manage to stand on the board and ride your first wave... Wow! You won’t think about anything else, and you’ll know this is what you’ll always want to do. Even if it only lasts a few seconds before you tumble into the water, it doesn’t matter. It’s unforgettable—etched into every corner of your body and soul.
3. Because there’s nothing more fun than playing in the water
It’s something we’ve done since childhood, right? Splashing, swimming, and playing with the small shorebreak waves on beaches with a green flag filled us with pure joy. Now you can relive that excitement—and even better, share it with friends.
4. Because you’ll immerse yourself in a perfect vibe
Surfers are people who love nature above all else, who are at peace with themselves, and who radiate positivity and camaraderie wherever they go. It’s a wholesome environment where you’ll spend the most fun, family-like hours of your life—even if you’ve just met them.
5. Because you’ll develop skills you never knew you had
You’ll learn to push yourself with every paddle, improve physically and mentally with each session, understand your limits and how far you can go, practise patience while waiting in the lineup, coexist with other surfers, respect the environment, look out for your fellow surfers, take responsibility for your actions, and stay calm under pressure... Surfing is a never-ending lesson. Make the most of it.
6. Because you’ll stay in top shape
It’s one of the most complete sports, working nearly every muscle. Arms for paddling, legs to support your weight on the board, core for balance... Why do you think all surfers—men and women—have those jaw-dropping physiques?
7. Because you’ll experience moments of pure mysticism
Rituals like squeezing into a wetsuit (and learning what it’s like to put it on while still damp in the dead of winter), waxing your board and savouring that distinctive smell, watching sunsets from your board in the lineup, sharing dips with friends, eagerly checking surf forecasts... and letting adrenaline take over—these are just a few of the experiences that define this sport and make every minute unforgettable.
8. Because you’ll discover special places
Every getaway will become unforgettable. Chasing the best waves based on forecasts will lead you to spots you’d never visited before, washing away all your built-up stress. You’ll become a seasoned traveller and a connoisseur of often near-pristine locations.
