Surf Etiquette
Peaky, empty, long waves with dolphins, seals and sea lions in the lineup - that’s our kind of session.
But let’s be honest - the reality can look a little different: Crowds, wave hogs, aggro energy, unaware surfers, snakes and a few loose boards flying around for good measure.
Lately, there’s been plenty of chatter on surf forums circling one big question: what exactly is surf etiquette anymore?
With summer in the rearview and fall hopefully bringing calmer lineups, we’ve rounded up a few links to recent (and sometimes different) takes on what surf etiquette really means - from sharing waves to earning your spot in the lineup.
Give them a read - everyone’s got an opinion and we’d love to hear yours!
1. Holly Beck and Surf Mastery - Surfing Etiquette & the Evolution of Surf Culture with Holly Beck.
Holly questions aspects of current surf culture, suggesting that “all surfers should be welcome in the lineup and given an opportunity to catch waves.”
2. Surfline’s That’s The Way - Surf Etiquette Simplified.
Met with mixed reactions, That's the Way is Surfline’s ongoing series that covers surf etiquette, decision-making and shared values.
3. Surfer Magazine - Is Surf Etiquette Dead? Pro Surfers Raise Concerns
Pro Surfers Nathan Florence and Koa Rothman speak out about the lack of surf etiquette in today’s lineups.
