Can you surf in winter?

Question

I have been surfing this summer and about to get my own board but im not sure if i want to get it now as it is the winter coming up. Can i still surf in the winter or will it be to cold? I live in the uk.

thanks :)

Answer 1

sure u can surf in the winter in fact its the best time especially in the uk, you get less crowds, less weekend warriors and no posers as its too cold to hang on the beach and look cool. You do need a good wetsuit however at least a 5/4 or a 6/4, at the moment O'Neills have a great suit on the market called the psycho II comes with built in hood and is very comfortable and easy to paddle in. I got one last winter and i swear by it,can be a bit expensive but well worth it as you can stay in the water longer, also you may need a pair of booties but thats up to you i prefer not to use them but my feet are like blocks of ice when i get out of the water but hey its worth it

Answer 2

YEA. you can surf in hawaii in the winter time . any tropical place by the ocean you can surf.

Answer 3

do you want frost bite? lol

Answer 4

um.. i guess so if u can snowboard thats kinda like snow surfing

Answer 5

No it wont be cold idiot cos u re made of plastic. Surf on boy!! U re exercising, u will sweat .. so dont bother animal!

Answer 6

you can surf in the winter if you want to. it depends how the weather gets. before  you start surfing you need the right clothing to keep you warm and dry as possible

Answer 7

There are wetsiuts you know. I've seen some footage of the Malloy Bros in Ireland surfing in winter. Check out Step into Liquid, good movie.

sapboi,

Kona, Hawaii

Answer 8

You can surf year round as long as the water isn't icing over.  Get a full suit w/ hood, booties, and gloves.  You might be a little cold, so just remember to pee in your suit once you get in the water and that'll warm you up.

Answer 9

YES! all you gotta have is a nice thick wetsuit, i would suggest a 5/4 with a hood, booties, and possibly gloves. That will keep you plenty warm. In alot of places the surf gets the best in the winter, i live in santa cruz and i look forward to those strong NW groundswells in the winter, its actually waaaay better in winter time the waves get really big and fun.

Answer 10

lots of surfers own wetsuits....keeps them warm in cold water.

Answer 11

i wouldn't think it'd matter.. usually where they'res an ocean and surfers its warm.. and there isn't a winter.. but you can prob. get a deal on boards in the winter.. so it might be worth it.

Answer 12

You can surf in the U.K. in the winter but its rather cold. Get yourself the thickest wetsuit you can find, a hood, booties, and gloves. Water temps can drop into the lower 50s. So be prepared for that ice-cream headache when you duck dive. If there are any Oregon surfers on here, they can probably give you the best advice.