Where's the best place to begin surfing in the USA?

Question

im 17 and 5 4... I want to start this summer... which surf board is best?

Answer 1

cali, hawaii

board size

9'0

Answer 2

jersey shoreee

Answer 3

Cocoa Beach in Florida is really good, and they even have a surfing school!

Answer 4

longboard.  If you know someone with a wooden one too that would be awesome there is no way you ever fall off those haha =]

any place to go surf and your just starting so your not gonna go looking for a place like the mavericks haha. look for small waves, its still a lot of fun.  then move up the size as you go.

Answer 5

go for a longboard to start out. hgeta a cheap used one from a pawn shop. Leanr in Cocoa beach. The waves arent that buig and shoud help you start out :). Once you get good enough get a short board .. about 6 foot 1 and you should have a blast w/ that

Answer 6

Since you're just learning ANY beach with some sort of waves will be good. Once you learn how to catch waves, stand up and turn, then you'll be more concerned about the shape, size, etc, of the waves.

Follow other's advice and get a longboard, (at least 9'). They're the easiest to learn on. Borrow one or get a used one cause you'll probably bang it up.

Here's a great article for beginner's that I found on a surfing blog: http://www.buy-rash-guards.com/rashguard...

Most of all - have fun!!

Answer 7

Hmmm . . . ok, do you want to know where the best place to surf is or what board is best?  I'm going to assume both.  First of all, there really isn't a "best" place to surf in the USA.  Of course there are places that are better than others which include, but are not limited to, California, Oregon, Florida, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, etc.  Basically any state that is on the coast . . . or even the gulf . . . is a surfable area!  If you want a wide variety I recommend California.  California has ranging coastlines from 50+ foot waves to little 3 foot waves.  As for what kind of surfboard should you use, I recommend a soft, long board (longer than 8 feet).

Answer 8

go to cali,

start with a long board 9'  + it's really easy in some aread and nearly impossible in others, so go to southern cali.