Tuberider Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Anyone here surf ? if so, where ? Been on any good surf trips ? Any recommendations welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissy_fit Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Anyone here surf ? if so, where ? Been on any good surf trips ? Any recommendations welcome Yes. Badly. Fuerteventura is good in autumn/winter. Spray your cases for bedbugs though. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichB Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Charlie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosh Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Anyone here surf ? if so, where ? Been on any good surf trips ? Any recommendations welcome Croyde Bay North Devon in the IK.... http://www.croyde-bay.co.uk/surfing.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Fur Q Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Charlie? LOL, you beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuberider Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Yep but not so much of late. UK? Was usually north devon with nice gentle beach breaks and laid back attitudes (saunton, woolacombe). Otherwise sri lanka (cheap, strap board on a rickshaw and just follow the coast. Ok but all reefs/rocks), bali (good mix of beaches, reefs and serious out of my league breaks. busy), australia (has everything really, but everyone is very good so quite intimidating at busier breaks). Haven't been but Morocco comes recommended to me (friend went on this http://www.bigfriday.com/friday/info/surfaris_mor.php). Thing to do is probably note the locations and diy. This is a good forum for q&a: http://www.surfing-waves.com/forum/ Sri lanka sounds like fun, i'm gonna have to check it Oman is good. Off the beaten track, and a real adventure, but can be fickle I'm planning to explore the phillipines soon, anyone been ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan B'Stard MP Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Sri lanka sounds like fun, i'm gonna have to check it Oman is good. Off the beaten track, and a real adventure, but can be fickle I'm planning to explore the phillipines soon, anyone been ? Phillipines is good for diving. Don't know about the surf. Indonesia / Sumatra would be a good bet I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Morocco is good - the waves are powerful enough to life you up unlike here in the UK. Good cheap surfing holiday. Alot of the surfing holidays do a week surfing and a week in the capital - you basically need only a day in the capital and the rest of the time at the beach. A friend recently came back from doing California, NZ and Oz. He said that the Californians were very territorial / aggressive about newcomers on their patch. He got a bit of friction from a few of them and he is a good surfer. I have always been put off California as it is known as the great white shark cafe. Hesaid Oz was very good but you had to know when to go in and when not to - i.e. only go in the bays that the locals were in and in when they were in. Again, puts me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissy_fit Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Morocco is good - the waves are powerful enough to life you up unlike here in the UK. Good cheap surfing holiday. Alot of the surfing holidays do a week surfing and a week in the capital - you basically need only a day in the capital and the rest of the time at the beach. A friend recently came back from doing California, NZ and Oz. He said that the Californians were very territorial / aggressive about newcomers on their patch. He got a bit of friction from a few of them and he is a good surfer. I have always been put off California as it is known as the great white shark cafe. Hesaid Oz was very good but you had to know when to go in and when not to - i.e. only go in the bays that the locals were in and in when they were in. Again, puts me off. Tell me about Morocco. Where can I go were I'd be happy (surf) and the missus would be happy (crappy spa things, nice local food and maybe some kulcha) ? Normally surf places are just that - surf places and not much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Tell me about Morocco. Where can I go were I'd be happy (surf) and the missus would be happy (crappy spa things, nice local food and maybe some kulcha) ? Normally surf places are just that - surf places and not much else. I have not used them but friends tell me that they had great hols with them - http://www.purebluewater.com/moroc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuberider Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 morocco looks good, yeah. I need to put it on the list. Indo/sumatra too crowded, and i doubt I have the ability or the nerve to go over on some of those big reef breaks, especially if they are swarming with pros I surfed california a few years ago on a surf safari around the usa. I found it overrated to be honest, except for a few breaks around monterrey bay. and yeah, the locals are aggressive - the vibe is bad, very bad indeed, and it took a lot of the enjoyment out of it. funnily enough I actually found florida much more enjoyable (atlantic coast of course). long stretches of golden beaches and empty breaks with friendly locals and warm water which is a huuuuuge plus for me as i really hate thick wetsuits and hoodies. the waves were OK, not epic or anything but good fun. good advice on the longboard. i got a 9'4 epoxy which i learned on, and I usually ride a fatboy flyer fishy type thing now which i like a lot. perfect for where i am as the waves do not get great that often. on the wax... mrs palmers when i do use it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reck B Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I've always found the locals wherever you go aren't particularly welcoming when it comes to surfing particularly if you aren't very good (like me) I guess it comes down to the close proximity/taking turns/etiquette etc. Much prefer snowboarding for these reasons, plus the ride is much longer and requires zero effort to start riding. *pines for the winter* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I take it those who think the waves are not brilliant in this country are excluding the likes of Thurso etc.. ? Are they not supposed to be proper world class waves ? If a bit chilly. Don't know but this looks pretty reasonable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuberider Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 england's got some world class waves, yup. thurso, the cribber, quite a few world class breaks but cold, very cold....serious shrinkage, and who can paddle in a 5mm wetsuit, hood, gloves and booties. not a fan of cold water. been there, done that. shivering in a frozen sea while rain falls out of a slate grey sky is not my idea of fun. surfing for me is the whole experience. tearing down the line in warm water, fishies jumping over the coral as sunlight bounces off the face sitting in the lineup with your friends chatting endless b0llocks while waiting for your set hooting for each other when you get a good one breakfast after, a good fryup, at a beachside cafe the day always seems a whole lot better after a go-out. only problem is you burn the day's best energy in the water, and have no inclination to day anything other than relax for the rest of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuberider Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 I've always found the locals wherever you go aren't particularly welcoming when it comes to surfing particularly if you aren't very good (like me) I guess it comes down to the close proximity/taking turns/etiquette etc. Much prefer snowboarding for these reasons, plus the ride is much longer and requires zero effort to start riding. *pines for the winter* I prefer to surf a lesser break alone or with a few friends then sit in a crowded lineup at the best breaks, waiting for turns. When its crowded you only get a few waves anyway, and the pressure is on. prefer to find a quieter break, maybe not as good but with no people, somewhere i can relax and get a few turns in with no hassles getting old, eh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuberider Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 I think this is what they call 'Surf Porn' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 england's got some world class waves, yup. thurso, the cribber, quite a few world class breaks but cold, very cold....serious shrinkage, and who can paddle in a 5mm wetsuit, hood, gloves and booties. not a fan of cold water. been there, done that. shivering in a frozen sea while rain falls out of a slate grey sky is not my idea of fun. surfing for me is the whole experience. tearing down the line in warm water, fishies jumping over the coral as sunlight bounces off the face sitting in the lineup with your friends chatting endless b0llocks while waiting for your set hooting for each other when you get a good one breakfast after, a good fryup, at a beachside cafe the day always seems a whole lot better after a go-out. only problem is you burn the day's best energy in the water, and have no inclination to day anything other than relax Or you could just sit on the beach and watch all the girlies in rubber or bikinis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Ah I see now. Good waves are only good waves if they are also nice and warm. Pussies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissy_fit Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 england's got some world class waves, yup. thurso, the cribber, quite a few world class breaks but cold, very cold....serious shrinkage, and who can paddle in a 5mm wetsuit, hood, gloves and booties. not a fan of cold water. been there, done that. shivering in a frozen sea while rain falls out of a slate grey sky is not my idea of fun. surfing for me is the whole experience. tearing down the line in warm water, fishies jumping over the coral as sunlight bounces off the face sitting in the lineup with your friends chatting endless b0llocks while waiting for your set hooting for each other when you get a good one breakfast after, a good fryup, at a beachside cafe the day always seems a whole lot better after a go-out. only problem is you burn the day's best energy in the water, and have no inclination to day anything other than relax for the rest of the day +1 The UK surfers in gimp suits have my respect but not my envy. It's a lot nicer when the water temp >18C, ideal is about 21C for me. As for that pic, if it's Thurso, that's above my level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuberider Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Ah I see now. Good waves are only good waves if they are also nice and warm. Pussies. heh heh you stirrer you good waves are good waves, wherever they are i'd just rather surf good warm waves than good freezing ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 heh heh you stirrer you good waves are good waves, wherever they are i'd just rather surf good warm waves than good freezing ones That does appear to make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assetrichcashpoor Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Abersoch can be good for beginners/intermediates but I've always found it to be too cold. The last time I went my face got so cold I couldn't speak for about 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Don't Surf Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 There's spots all over the UK - on the NE coast around Newcastle, SW Wales, N/NE Scotland, few spots in Dorset, N Devon and most of Cornwall. Then there's Ireland (not strictly UK) - see photo below: http://www.yosurfer.com/photos/photo/164 Problem these days is everywhere is busy - I only surf weekday mornings now. As for spots abroad. I've heard plenty of good things about Sri Lanka - good but not too full on. The Canary Islands are fine if you don't mind ultra aggressive locals and powerful waves breaking over sharp lava. Southern Portugal is a good bet, especially near Sagres as there are beaches pointing every which way, but its getting busier down there. I spent a few years surfing around Lisbon and Ericiera, good waves, but often big, powerful and scary! Not sure where I'd go myself, somewhere quiet and warm, but with no sharks. If it wasn't for the sharks S.Africa would be a good bet. Anyway, here's some photos of down my way: http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/photos/cat1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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