Surf Etiquette | Top 9 Surf Rules you need to know

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Learn the important unwritten rules of surfing: A code of conduct to stay safe and be respectful of other surfers. For a Full Article with Custom Illustrations, Video & Images on Surf Etiquette: https://barefootsurftravel.com/livemore-magazine/surf-ethics-10-rules-beginner-needs-know Want to Surf Better, Faster? Learn more important Beginner / Intermediate Techniques such as How to Turn, How to Accelerate and Slow Down, How to Fix your Stance, How to Duck Dive & more here: https://barefootsurftravel.com/livemore-magazine Join us on the Surf Trip of a Lifetime! See our Surf Trips designed especially for Beginners & Intermediate Surfers, in some of the Best locations on Earth to Learn How to Surf: Barefootsurftravel.com Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barefootsurftravel/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/barefoot_surf_travel/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOh9i-BOFzu51rpj33fGag Please leave your Questions or Comments below!

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Felix Mounsey
Felix Mounsey - 5 years ago
Was surfing in Canada and was letting this guy go for waves because he was ahead of me in the lineup, he missed three waves and so the forth I went for, so did he! He managed to catch it this time but I was like fuck this, he has cost me three good fucking waves before that. So I dropped in and cut him out. Some other dude paddling out had a go at me for dropping in on the other dude... I had been wondering for ages wether I should have pulled out but I’m glad to see I made the right decision. It wasn’t even the guy I dropped in on I was pissed about, it was the dickhead who had a go at me when he wasn’t even there when the dude was missing all these waves and not moving off!
Joseph Rosasco
Joseph Rosasco - 5 years ago
No rules bra
Solaimane Benfdil
Solaimane Benfdil - 5 years ago
Very interesting
Helena lit
Helena lit - 5 years ago
you what beach is that
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
This Tutorial was filmed in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Awesome spot for beginners and intermediates.
Angel Acosta
Angel Acosta - 5 years ago
i luv it
Neal G
Neal G - 5 years ago
Most importantly, where is this break? Costa Rica somewhere? Looks nice.
Neal G
Neal G - 5 years ago
+Barefoot Surf thanks!
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
This Tutorial was filmed in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Awesome spot for beginners and intermediates.
Emitt Lame
Emitt Lame - 5 years ago
When you and your buddy has the whole beach. NUT
Belle Dove
Belle Dove - 5 years ago
when you don’t even surf but still want to learn the etiquette
Q QCue
Q QCue - 5 years ago
Video was helpful, thank you. But all surfers are guys? You use only 'he/him' pronouns. Switch it up, use 'she/her,' use 'they/them' and try no pronouns at all, 'the surfer,' etc. :)
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
Thanks for pointing this out @Q QCue, we will make sure to take this in consideration for our next tutorials.

10. comment for Surf Etiquette | Top 9 Surf Rules you need to know

Pycasso
Pycasso - 5 years ago
47 dislikes were SoCal surfers...
Hugo
Hugo - 5 years ago
Cringing over the rules I have broken
Renaissance Kid
Renaissance Kid - 5 years ago
I didn't formally know any of this when I surfed in my teens. But for the most part if you communicate who's taking which wave you're good. Usually people WILL holler at you if it looks like you're about to drop into their wave or doing something wrong so just listen. It's also essential to research conditions on multiple spots because there is a very finite capacity to most breaks and don't even get in the water if the water is more surfer than surface. If all else fails yell "PARTY WAVE" and just go for it lol.
Elan  Buchman
Elan Buchman - 5 years ago
Where is this
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
This Tutorial was filmed in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Awesome spot for beginners and intermediates.
Travis Travis
Travis Travis - 5 years ago
Pissing in your wetsuit is ok, its warm
Travis Travis
Travis Travis - 5 years ago
If you need to do an aqua turd, don't tell anyone in the lineup. Once you've done it, paddle to the next lineup
t1n
t1n - 5 years ago
Super comprehensive, good for all beginners to know, especially in places where surf tourism is picking up. Good job! Will def be sharing this.
Liam Mick
Liam Mick - 5 years ago
Learn to balance with your breath before on a board. Surf closest to the shore first, and make the most of that, before you explore some more
Bigbore400cc
Bigbore400cc - 5 years ago
Who says inside has priority?.....
That's what I tell snakes.
ItzSnowy - Abs0rb
ItzSnowy - Abs0rb - 5 years ago
Say if 2 people paddle on a wave, do you have priority if you stand up first even if your not closest to the peak?

20. comment for Surf Etiquette | Top 9 Surf Rules you need to know

Kellie Nicole Brooks Schettino
Kellie Nicole Brooks Schettino - 5 years ago
No no its my ocean,just kidding had to get that out....THANKS a bit complex but worth repeating and another listen...
BaskingBlade
BaskingBlade - 5 years ago
Thanks this helped a lot!
Bernadette Gundrum
Bernadette Gundrum - 5 years ago
Is this Larissa from the Carrie Diaries?
Travis Warren
Travis Warren - 5 years ago
Haha everyone snakes each other where I surf it's like a term of endearment
Surf73
Surf73 - 5 years ago
"The surfer with the longest potential ride has the priority for the wave" ? Sup riders and long boarders can get f#$*ed then.
hyunj216
hyunj216 - 5 years ago
I love this video. Where did you record this video?
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
This Tutorial was filmed in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Awesome spot for beginners and intermediates.
James Tyler
James Tyler - 5 years ago
For those who didn't watch the whole vid.

Just learn how to fight and you can do whatever the fuck you want
Rockford 007
Rockford 007 - 5 years ago
Any learner surfer here from Orange County area?
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
DONT BE A DOG! DONT DROP IN! AN IF YOU DO BY MISTAKE THEN YOU DROP OUT! DONT BE A SURF NAZI!
AN DON'T BE A SIDEWINDER!! (NO ONE LIKES A SNAKE)
BE RESPECTFUL AN NJOY THE RIDE! SIMPLE! THIS NARRATOR SOUNDS YOUNG AN HE GETS IT SHAME SO MANY OTHERS DON'T! PEACE LOVE AND LIGHT PEEPS
Harley Freedman
Harley Freedman - 5 years ago
Where is this break ? I’m Gona drop in on y’all

30. comment for Surf Etiquette | Top 9 Surf Rules you need to know

이신영
이신영 - 6 years ago
such a great video! Thank you!
Nathan Beck
Nathan Beck - 6 years ago
Where is this filmed?
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
This Tutorial was filmed in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Awesome spot for beginners and intermediates.
Andrea Zaja
Andrea Zaja - 6 years ago
When you've been learning to surf by yourself for a whole year, watch this video and then cringe at how many of these rules you've broken at some point! :S
Fl R
Fl R - 5 years ago
If you're learning in what might be called a tourist location the etiquette is pretty much unknown by everyone, which makes it hell dangerous. You can tell when you and others aren't following the etiquette, you feel like you're having near misses all the time that could result in injury or even worse, damage to your board.
Troy K
Troy K - 5 years ago
true!
Thomas Skinner
Thomas Skinner - 6 years ago
I think my ears are bleeding from her S pronunciation.
Ymril
Ymril - 6 years ago
Not being a dick is the number one rule. Do not fucking snake
jomie orbino
jomie orbino - 6 years ago
One thing that pisses you off as a surfer is like other people just dont give a darn
Nicolas Cusson
Nicolas Cusson - 6 years ago
Anyone know where they filmed this video? These waves look gooood
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
This Tutorial was filmed in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Awesome spot for beginners and intermediates.
slt BDX
slt BDX - 6 years ago
Where is it
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
This Tutorial was filmed in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Awesome spot for beginners and intermediates.
peterviegal166
peterviegal166 - 6 years ago
good video
Max Wedel
Max Wedel - 6 years ago
Where is this?
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
This Tutorial was filmed in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua.
Jaz Veiga
Jaz Veiga - 6 years ago
Great video! But you should also make it clear that snaking isnt just paddling onto the inside around the other surfer at the last second. It should also be pointed out that if someone is paddling into a wave from further out a surfer further in can't just catch it deeper on the inside and have right of way.
Sean Patrick Bailey
Sean Patrick Bailey - 6 years ago
Here's a question from a bodysurfer in LA/Huntington Beach area. I've been bodysurfing for over 45 years as a hobby. I only know one technique and that's the old style of Proning and I start by pushing off the bottom sand. As a Proner, I don't ride the curl but climb to the top of very large waves and propel forward with the momentum and ride the wave like a torpedo to the shore with some variation depending on the wave. I feel that I have every right to be on the big waves as long as the lifeguards don't have the red flag markers warning off swimmers, nor do the lifeguards ever give me warnings and directions. And usually it's not the big wave surfers that are the issue. They are a bit further out riding the big-boy waves. It's the novice to intermediate surfers. I often surrender waves to surfers if they are in the best position for the their sport. I duck to the bottom and stay out of their way on the way back out from shore. But typically surfers have no regard for bodysurfers even a bodysurfer as crafted as myself (I shit you not. Virtually overytime I'm in the water I have strangers coming up to me asking how the f*ck I do what I do). My point, again, is I have every right to take a big beautiful wave that's either in my turn or for which I'm in the best position for my sport. Yet these surfers toy with me verbally to get me off the waves and one has even yelled a couple of times about how I'm "gonna get hurt". Don't get me wrong, I'm not concerned about their petty threats. But there have been several collisions. But I'm going so damn fast our bumps hardly phase me. I try to communicate with them pre-wave but they're, of course, way too cool to even acknowledge me. Advice? Is there a rule for surfers regarding professional grade Bodysurfers on the waves?
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
Sean Patrick Bailey Yo Bro! Same rules apply! Nearest the crest! Dont listen to surf nazis! an at 45 +! You shouldnt allow anyone to bully you! Have you ever tried a Body surfing hand gun! A great little device! I've surfed Huntingdon beach a few times in the 90s qn early 2004 an found the whole culture there was more chilled! Maybe times change!
YOU KEEP ON BODY JAMMIN! PEACE LOVE AND LIGHT BRO
Tucker Parris TAP Forge
Tucker Parris TAP Forge - 6 years ago
Ok first snaking is when u knowingly drop in on someone not when u paddle around someone to get deeper. That’s called back paddling. And second there is no lineup nowadays, most just sit in the way and never go deep enough. I always paddle out to the deepest spot and go that’s the only rule! Closest to peek wins and get the f out of the way paddling out!
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
Tucker Parris TAP Forge YOUR WRONG!
jessika lopez
jessika lopez - 6 years ago
What beach is this?
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
This Tutorial was filmed in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Awesome spot for beginners and intermediates.
Bart
Bart - 6 years ago
in reality this never happens lol, too many snakes
Guy Appino
Guy Appino - 6 years ago
Wow... This video is spot on with a lot of content, demonstrations, and examples... In my opinion, probably the top 3 relating to surf etiquette.... Trust me: SoCal (South OC/North SD Counties) loves that Barefoot Surf Travel created this : )
PDG !
PDG ! - 6 years ago
Great vid, and good rules to follow. But, Haha bet this doesn't apply to your local surf gangs, jussayin (yah I said "gangs"). I've met some serious pros who are ridiculously ill-behaved, and also watched some beginners/intermediates sit for hours without catching a break, just following the rules. Sometimes you just can't beat the whole "it's my fkin wave, KOOK" mentality.
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
PDG ! NEVER BACK DOWN FROM A BULLY!
FLIPSIDE
FLIPSIDE - 6 years ago
Nice video! If only everyone kept to these simple rules :/
Lil Squishy
Lil Squishy - 6 years ago
Y am I watching this I don’t surf
stephen sciarabba
stephen sciarabba - 6 years ago
them 2 guys arguing on surfboards was hilarious lol

50. comment for Surf Etiquette | Top 9 Surf Rules you need to know

matttison
matttison - 6 years ago
well made
Archive footage
Archive footage - 6 years ago
Well filmed and explained. Very helpful.
Jonathan Ian
Jonathan Ian - 6 years ago
I love surfing..but hate surfing with other suffers.
Tyler Waaland
Tyler Waaland - 5 years ago
Don’t surf then ... that’s there spot don’t get bummed when you slip up
Gordon Bombay
Gordon Bombay - 6 years ago
Agreed. A lot of surfers, especially the "older locals" are fucking dicks.
Anthony Barrow
Anthony Barrow - 6 years ago
I surfed back in the 60s and 70s and we had known this back then but its has gotten so crowded almost everyone is a snake.
Bradley George
Bradley George - 6 years ago
3:01 Haha. Completely straight. That's me! I'm working on it...
Chris Flynn
Chris Flynn - 6 years ago
Not sure why people care so much. Me personally I just shred it. Yea I snaked you but at the end of the day I got the wave I wanted. Deal with it.
Diego Mendez
Diego Mendez - 6 years ago
Step 1: avoid all these rules
step 2: when you piss someone off, throw up a shake and scream “mahaloooo!!!” As you ride of into the distance
ColoredFusion
ColoredFusion - 6 years ago
Best surfing video, I've ever seen ;)
Arnold Stollar
Arnold Stollar - 6 years ago
Love your neighbors.
Arnold Stollar
Arnold Stollar - 6 years ago
Non-surfers don’t know this.
Mohammad Levy
Mohammad Levy - 6 years ago
This series of videos are pretty good and I have no idea what the people giving thumbs down are thinking as beginners need to be shown the general rules. Rule #8 especially. You kooks, or beginners, need to hold on to your boards when the whitewater is heading towards them. IF you are unable to hold on to your board, go to a place with smaller waves and learn how to handle your board properly. Pisses me off when on some waist to head high day someone is ditching their board right in front of me. Just go to an empty spot on the beach and practice taking whitewater on the head for awhile. Turning turtle or duck diving, both require pointing your board directly into the whitewater. Practice what is a very basic and important skill to get it down. Trust me, back before leashes people weren't ditching their boards.
sam w
sam w - 6 years ago
most of the times locals are snakes so why should I respect them???
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
Nicholas Ovel CUPCAKE OR MUFFIN?
DUNNO!
BUT THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT THE WORD!
PEACE LOVE AND LIGHT
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
Nicholas Ovel WTF! NOTHING!!! SUPRISES ME ON UTUB! IT'S FULL OF DICKHEADS! BIT LIKE THE LINE UP ! THERE'S SOME ASSWIPE! WITH A GOBBY MOUTH! WITH LOADS TO SAY ABOUT FUCK ALL! WHOSE KINDA USELESS AT MOST THINGS! ESPECIALLY JAMMING A BOARD!
IT'S A BIT LIKE SARCASM BEING THE LOWEST FORM OF WIT! IT'S NOT EVEN WITTY!
Nicholas Ovel
Nicholas Ovel - 5 years ago
+Siward Beorn wow, fake a breathe there cupcake. It was semi-serious half assed sarcasm at the core of my comment, agreeing with you for most. Have you ever known someone to seriously say... Disengage the caps lock in a serious conversation?
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
Nicholas Ovel WHO SAID IT WASN'T ANYONES COMMENT SECTION? WHERE DID I SAY IT WASN'T!??? AN I LIKE THE CAPS LOCK ON! FURTHER! WHAT IS YOUR POINT AS YOU ADRESSED IT TO ME !!! YOU DONT HAVE TO TELL ME I BEEN SURFING FOR 42 YEARS PLUS! AN HAVE SURFED ALL OVER MY GLOBE!!
Nicholas Ovel
Nicholas Ovel - 5 years ago
+Siward Beorn this is everyone's comment section. Disengage CAPS LOCK! Lol, I get what you're saying You need to know the area you're going to if you're chasing waves. 1) idiots that don't know the wave they are surfing shouldn't paddle out to begin with. Motheruckers die like that. 2) the whole locals will fuck you up for taking their waves shit has been massively beaten to death by any surfing doc or movie. The locals is those places have issues with new people because in the not so distant past locals were shut down and kicked off the beach and the waves because they don't bring tourists $$.
In general, don't be a dick head to locals and if you're a local don't be a dick head to tourists... Feel each other out.
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
ERIC BRUNSDON NAH!!!! ITS EVERYONES OCEAN! RESPECT IT AN EACH OTHER! ITS NOT A FUCKN HOOD!
ITS NORMALLY SHIT SURFERS WHO GET FUNNY ABOUT THEIR PATCH! AN FOR ANOTHER THING WHAT OF THE NEW GUY WHO JUST MOVED THERE! OR THE YOUNGSTER STARTING OR THE NOOB (AS U LOT CALLEM) WITH THAT ATTITUDE THERE AIN'T ENOUGH BREAK FOR EVERYONE SO GIVE PEEPS A BREAK!!!! BRAH!!! OR IT GOES BY AGE AN US OL SKOOL LOT GET IT AS WE WERE SURFIN FIRST! RUBBISH ITS EVERYONES OCEAN! RESPECT IT, SHARE AN PLAY NICE! PICK UP THE RUBBISH AN DUMP IT! THAT INCLUDES SURF NAZIS!!!! TAKE THE LINE! DON'T CUT IN! BE SAFE! AN POSIEDON/NEPTUNE WILL LET YOU PLAY AN PROTECT YOU!
PEACE LOVE AND LIGHT BRO
ERIC BRUNSDON
ERIC BRUNSDON - 5 years ago
because they grew there, you flew there. Respect the locals. You're making the line up more crowded.
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
Keepone974 JUST KEEP A EYE OUT FOR THE SNAKE! PADDLE ACROSS HIS LINE! STAY YOUR COURSE ! IT'S EVERYONES OCEAN ! FURTHER AS YOU LINE UP SPOT WHERE HE IS! THEN SHOUT AT HIM ! "MY WAVE" AS HE PADDLES BEHIND YOU! MOST PEOPLE WHEN BUSTED RED HANDED AT ANYTHING BACK OF! ALWAYS GREET THE MOB AS YOU GET OUT! ESTABLISH A SENCE OF SELF CONFIDENCE BY CHATTING TO OTHERS! VERY QUICKLY! PEEPS WILL INCLUDE YOU! ASLONG AS YOUR NOT A DICK! NO ONE LIKES A SURF NAZI! AN GUYS WILL USUALLY WARN YOU WHEN THE LOCAL NAZIS TURN UP!
PEACE LOVE AND LIGHT BRO
Keepone974
Keepone974 - 6 years ago
Yes, locals can be dicks. But that how it is, you don't want to get into a fight with a local, especially if you're in a foreign country. Usually I try to surf when locals work (advantage of being a tourist hin hin). When I see some of them coming, I stay for a while and judge if they're friendly or not (head nod, smile etc.). If it looks like they try to snake and the tension is rising, I just get out or go surf another area. It's just not worth it.
magic cheeseball
magic cheeseball - 6 years ago
its a snake or be snaked world out there
Ben Godwin
Ben Godwin - 5 years ago
True story
Rich Patmore
Rich Patmore - 6 years ago
This video needs to be shown to the majority of tools who surf Dee Why point. Snake city and not waiting their turn is are most common infringements.
mastafixa
mastafixa - 6 years ago
Just shout "surfs up" regardless of the situation and you'll be fine
shooter7a
shooter7a - 6 years ago
LOL
Stacey J. Rees
Stacey J. Rees - 6 years ago
Lol
Vasco Faria
Vasco Faria - 6 years ago
where is this surf spot/s
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
We filmed this Tutorial in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. A super fun spot for beginners and Intermediates.
ColoredFusion
ColoredFusion - 6 years ago
It's in Nicaragua, Playa Maderas
jfmm189
jfmm189 - 6 years ago
Just read it’s Nicaragua !
jfmm189
jfmm189 - 6 years ago
Looks like Oaxaca Mexico
strange autistuc kid
strange autistuc kid - 6 years ago
Thank you great video
DeadShot Killer
DeadShot Killer - 6 years ago
No one ever lines up
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
Fl R IF IT'S OF BEACH IT'S EVERYONES! IF ITS MOBBED FIND ANOTHER SPOT! I PREFER OFF SHORE AS IT KEEPS THE LOCAL KAHNTS AWAY! AS MOST SURFERS WHO WONT SHARE! ARE SHIT SURFERS! AN THE NEW GUY IS NOT NECESSARILY A KOOK! I SEE KOOKS (AS YOU LOT CALLEM) AS DANGEROUS SURFERS! NOT NOOBS (AS YOU LOT CALL THEM) (WHO CAN ALSO BE DANGEROUS) PEEPS GOTTA SHARE! PEACE LOVE AND LIGHT BRO
Fl R
Fl R - 5 years ago
The locals do :) Not a local, your break is over, at the next beach aka where the kooks are
Blu rrr
Blu rrr - 5 years ago
Ik never have I seen a line I get snaked all the time
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
Tucker Parris TAP Forge NOT THAT SIMPLE!!!
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
YEAH THEY DO!! PEACE LOVE AND LIGHT BRO
Tucker Parris TAP Forge
Tucker Parris TAP Forge - 6 years ago
DeadShot Killer lineup was for the 70s 80s now it’s get deep or fuck off
Archie 11
Archie 11 - 6 years ago
Bruh she's salty
mathieu pilote
mathieu pilote - 6 years ago
what if locals snake you tho?
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
R.T.D.G I'VE SURFED ALL OVER THE GLOBE! AN MET SURF NAZIS EVERYWHERE! I TELLEM STRAIGHT! THATS WHY THE LINEUP CAME QBOUT! LOVALS FOLLOW THEM LIKE ALL OTHERS!!! THE OCEAN IS EVERYONES! AN IF THEY SHOUT! THEY GET SHOUTED BACK AT! PEEPS NEED TO PLAY NICE WITH OTHERS!!! PEACE LOVE AND LIGHT BRO! NEVER BACK DOWN FROM A BULLY!
R.T.D.G
R.T.D.G - 6 years ago
+Toby Johnson mmmm not necessarily i know that no one really owns the waves or ocean but in some place surf etiquette says that locals have priorty and also some place like local only can get violent and u will get yelled at
Toby Johnson
Toby Johnson - 6 years ago
Then they're pricks. Those living by a spot get the privilege of living near surf - nothing more. The sea and the waves belong to nobody.
Lara LandX
Lara LandX - 6 years ago
A nice really comprehensive explanation of surf etiquette! Excellent video. I'll add one more thing: if you're a learner in the white water, watch the wave before you take off to ensure there isn't someone already riding it. If there is, then going for that wave too can cause a collision.

I've had beginners try to catch the inside shore break on a wave I've ridden from out the back, and actually aim for me, completely clueless as to what's happening. So dangerous! Being aware of other surfers is essential for everyone's safety. That fin on my board is big and sharp, I don't want it to connect with anyone's head!
Kevin Funk
Kevin Funk - 6 years ago
The only etiquette I knew before this video was that Point Break scene "Stay off my wave!" Which intimidated me a little.
Joas A Trépanier
Joas A Trépanier - 6 years ago
Great video, thanks for sharing guys
Emiliano Alcaraz
Emiliano Alcaraz - 6 years ago
Thank you for the Video. Where is it the beach and waves?
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 5 years ago
We filmed this Tutorial in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. A super fun spot for beginners and Intermediates.
James Ferrell
James Ferrell - 6 years ago
Don’t listen to this if u go to the wedge
Brian Zhu
Brian Zhu - 6 years ago
What is the name of the second song? It was an awesome choice for this video! Super informative and clear content
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 6 years ago
Hey Brian thanks. Here is the link of the song: https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/poolside
DannyBoy's Metal Cave
DannyBoy's Metal Cave - 6 years ago
THANK YOU!
Guy Wheatley
Guy Wheatley - 6 years ago
where is this
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 6 years ago
Hey @Guy, we filmed this Tutorial in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua. Its one of the beaches we surf the most during our Nicaragua Surf Trips.
Going 2 Thrive
Going 2 Thrive - 6 years ago
SUCH a good video about etiquette. Well shot and well explained!
FM Volt
FM Volt - 6 years ago
Step 10: Use a deEsser on the mic please, the s's were ruining my ears. Besides that nice video!
AGATH0R
AGATH0R - 6 years ago
Run kooks over to teach them to stay out of the way. (Surf Rules)
Siward Beorn
Siward Beorn - 5 years ago
THAT IS A DUMB NAZIS ATTITUDE RIGHT THERE! YOUR THE FUCKN KOOK! PULL THAT SHIT AROUND ME IN THE WATER! 2 OUTCOMES! ONE! YOU GONNA COME OF WORSE AN POSSIBLY GO TO HOSP AN JAIL (IF I WITNESS YOU HARM ANOTHER INTENTIONALLY!)
TWO! WE BOTH GO TO HOSP! (AN THEN YOUR DEFO GOING TO JAIL)! EITHER WAY YOU ARE GOING DOWN!!!
Tucker Parris TAP Forge
Tucker Parris TAP Forge - 6 years ago
Peter English nah elitist like u have appropriate it
Tucker Parris TAP Forge
Tucker Parris TAP Forge - 6 years ago
Jim Aylan probably u
Josh Roy
Josh Roy - 6 years ago
Everyone was a kook at one time. Educate and help people out. Don't be a douche like you are suggesting.
calvin peck
calvin peck - 6 years ago
or they get beat up, learn martial arts, and keep up the gnar.
R.T.D.G
R.T.D.G - 6 years ago
+Solar Wola what i learnt that a kook is inexperienced and puts thereself and others in danger but u can also call your friends kooks beacuse its funny well thats what we do any way
Matthew
Matthew - 6 years ago
Fuck ya
deepbigeyes
deepbigeyes - 6 years ago
@Peter English, agreed, don't worry guys like him eventually get dealt with, being an asshole like that can only sustain itself so long. it's a volatile state of being.
Solar Wola
Solar Wola - 6 years ago
Jim Aylan it’s a beginner surfer
Jim Aylan
Jim Aylan - 6 years ago
What is a kook? A turtle or something?
Laurence Le Beu St Clair
Laurence Le Beu St Clair - 6 years ago
it's like saying to a trained boxer don't hit your opponent where there are rules written and understood
Laurence Le Beu St Clair
Laurence Le Beu St Clair - 6 years ago
who made these rules up ? and by what authority ? the sea is a massive highway and room for most people who enjoy it , not just for the few yes common sense should be used but remember surfing and sailing are two different things boats require competent navigational tickets surfers do not require such tickets therefore which body made up rules that by law most likely don't exist except in their head !
Lara LandX
Lara LandX - 6 years ago
would you get into a car and drive on the road without leaning give way rules and without having common sense decency? hopefully you wouldn't, because that would cause collisions.

I have a friend who almost lost an eye in a collision with a beginner surfer who caused a collision because they didn't bother learning surf etiquette. The "rules" are there to avoid dangerous collisions, for safety. They're based upon common sense, and having manners.

if you want to paddle out with the attitude that surf etiquette doesn't apply to you, then you're likely to cause collisions and harm others. don't be that guy.
Kevin Funk
Kevin Funk - 6 years ago
These rules are not enforced by law. That's why this video is called "Surf Etiquette" not "surf laws." The rules are there for a reason just like you would have on a tennis court or golf course. And no, there is not "room for most people" on some beaches.
Darren Mitchell
Darren Mitchell - 6 years ago
This guy surfs at Snapper
Abominable Snowman
Abominable Snowman - 6 years ago
Laurence Le Beu St Clair they're common Sense. No one made them up it is just glaringly obvious what good etiquette is and what is bad.
FM Volt
FM Volt - 6 years ago
What are you on? You've never surfed in your life I assume so please first go surfing with no common sense and disregard basic decency and I'm sure you'll wise up quickly
Eric Outram
Eric Outram - 6 years ago
What about snakes ,snaking ,pop up ,white water nazi s
Anthony Overton
Anthony Overton - 6 years ago
Love your videos!
kevinthekoolaidman
kevinthekoolaidman - 6 years ago
never knew i was being such a dick in the water, thanks
Solar Wola
Solar Wola - 6 years ago
I’m scared I will do something wrong now xD I don’t want to be rude ;~;
Frosty Dragon
Frosty Dragon - 5 years ago
It's weird watching this, growing up in Hawaii I've learned that it's fine to "snake", the local boys always do this due to them being my experienced. But the rule with snaking is that you don't snake the same person over and over. We follow this rule because we don't line up in order, its whoever can get deeper and make it haha.
norwegiansnowjob
norwegiansnowjob - 5 years ago
I did something wrong once, and dropped into a great wave a local took. It was in the morning and obviously his last one before going to work. I rode the white water in and ran after him to say sorry and even though he cursed me on the wave there was no hard feelings. Just be humble and apologise if you do something wrong and decent folks will give you a pass. Everyone makes mistakes and the rude one is the one who doesn't cut a beginner some slack.
g sell
g sell - 5 years ago
Solar Wola no worries. Video has great advice. Make sure u say hello to the crowd. Ok to join u guys? And hang out a bit before u start catching waves. N enjoy.
Nieve Donnelly
Nieve Donnelly - 6 years ago
Solar Wola omg I surf at fistral aswell
Solar Wola
Solar Wola - 6 years ago
adriaan britz thanks! I’m actually surfing now! And it’s rlly fun, and ur right.. people are quite friendly!
adriaan britz
adriaan britz - 6 years ago
I agree completely, surfers are generally some of the nicest people you will meet. When sufing at a spot you will find about 5-15 surfers in at a given time. Everyone knows accidents are going to happen. So as long as you show you didnt mean to do something or throw a sorry out if you dropped in etc you will be fine. Maybe even make a new surf buddy.

Greetings from South Africa
Solar Wola
Solar Wola - 6 years ago
timbo pea oh ok! Thankyou for the advice!
timbo pea
timbo pea - 6 years ago
Don’t be afraid to say hi and chat a bit. You’ll find that once people know you’re a beginner and don’t mean to deliberately take waves that aren’t yours, they’ll be more forgiving. Every beach has its dickheads, but most people won’t get too upset if you say sorry and keep trying to do the right thing.
Solar Wola
Solar Wola - 6 years ago
Dead poolmonkey thanks!!
Dead poolmonkey
Dead poolmonkey - 6 years ago
Who cares just got out there you will learn from experience, just don’t be an asshole and if anyone wants to fight put them down lol. Some surfers are straight assholes for no reason, just go out and have fun man
Kevin Funk
Kevin Funk - 6 years ago
Sounds easy enough except for the "don't do it again." I guess you mean, intentionally do it again. After all, you are floating, with powerful currents, waves and lots of people.
Solar Wola
Solar Wola - 6 years ago
Mateo Membrila fistral ^^
Mateo Membrila
Mateo Membrila - 6 years ago
If u apologize and be considerate about it u should be ok as long as u don't do it again. At least that's what it's like where I surf at Salt Creek. Where do u surf?
Gary Duncan
Gary Duncan - 6 years ago
These videos are so helpful! The video is great and the commentary very concise and clear. I even like the unobtrusive and relaxing music. This is top quality stuff and I'm learning so much. Thank you!
Kahele Koki
Kahele Koki - 6 years ago
Every surfer should watch this especially snakes
Tal Gilboa
Tal Gilboa - 5 years ago
Snake surfers know the rules. That's why they are called snakes
I have Compassion
I have Compassion - 5 years ago
Honestly it isn’t that hard to pick up assholes will be assholes
G-wiz
G-wiz - 6 years ago
awesome vids! If u need some chill surf tunes hit me up gwizdb at gmail
Izzy Bodman
Izzy Bodman - 6 years ago
And you will ruin ‘his’ wave ? Didn’t realise only boys get right of way
Mellow Waves
Mellow Waves - 6 years ago
+DB POV I think it was a joke, just like usa.
DB POV
DB POV - 6 years ago
The guy he was taking about in the video was a guy you feminist. Anything you complain about is only for a bit of attention
Kevin Funk
Kevin Funk - 6 years ago
I agree, that was totally sexist and transphobic. They should have said "ruin his or her or their or they them, however they identify as, if they identify at all's wave."
lily
lily - 6 years ago
it doesn't matter.
F Fletch
F Fletch - 6 years ago
Yep. Only guys surf. Ladies are off doing yoga and such feminine things as that.
Izzy Bodman
Izzy Bodman - 6 years ago
Gryphon Lalonde I am lol
Gryphon Lalonde
Gryphon Lalonde - 6 years ago
Why don’t you cry about it?
Diogo Gonçalves
Diogo Gonçalves - 6 years ago
At 4:33 the surfer taking off was just a dick and he did want confrontation, he could EASLY redirect his takeoff just a little to his left, he wanted to go into the paddling surfer, if a guy came here and did what that guy did taking off on a local surfer, he would be asked to calm down or to leave, we are pretty chill here in Portugal but we do like respect. There was plenty of room for him to redirect his takeoff, this is another thing that pisses me off, people who go surf and like confrotation and look for this situations.. and the first rule should be changed to the right day and not spot, because you can live near big wave beaches like me, I live in Nazaré surroundings and who lives here know there's no way we can find a calmer spot on the days the waves are kicking, there's a very small window between flat and firing in Leiria (district where Nazaré is located), when everywhere else is flat, in Leiria there's nice waves for begginers or to have fun, the only place near that is surfable for begginers and intermidiates is Baleal that is more less 60 km south of Nazaré.
Phil Adamski
Phil Adamski - 6 years ago
I love these videos, so professional! As a beginner I've already learned so much. Thank you for making these!!!
Alan O'Hara
Alan O'Hara - 6 years ago
what's the song?
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 6 years ago
Hey @Alan, here is the link to the Song: https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/poolside.
Make sure you check out the other songs from Aulx Studio, there is many other good ones.
Miro Novaes
Miro Novaes - 6 years ago
Very clear thanks sm
Zi Lin
Zi Lin - 6 years ago
What’s the song title from the beginning
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 6 years ago
Hey @Zi, here is the link to the Intro song: https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/violet-letter
Francisco Javier Martinez Martinez
Francisco Javier Martinez Martinez - 6 years ago
Esencial para todos los principiantes.
Jesse Eschbach
Jesse Eschbach - 6 years ago
Where is that wave?
Barefoot Surf
Barefoot Surf - 6 years ago
Hey @jesse, we filmed this Tutorial in Playa Marderas, Nicaragua. Its one of the beaches we surf the most during our Nicaragua Surf Trips.
Jeremy Delost
Jeremy Delost - 6 years ago
Very nice video, thank you.
David Abramov
David Abramov - 6 years ago
I love your content! Keep it up.

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