Surf Etiquette in 60 Seconds

Surf Etiquette in 60 Seconds

Catching waves is the fun part. Sharing the water is the real test.

Don’t drop in

• If someone’s already on the wave, it’s theirs. Wait your turn.

Closest to the peak has priority

• The surfer nearest the breaking part of the wave goes first. Everyone else yields.

Paddle around the lineup

• Don’t paddle straight through people who are sitting and waiting. Go wide.

One person, one wave

• Take your wave, then paddle back out. Don’t hog the peak.

Respect gets you waves.

Ego gets you a reputation.

• Share the water. You’ll get more waves.