All the reasons to go winter surfing

Surfing during winter may not be a common idea, as the sport is often associated with sunnier and much warmer days. For onlookers, winter and surfing seem like the perfect combination for a disaster. For amateur and professional surfers, the cold season is the best teacher for a strong summer. Anouk Govil.

During summer, beaches are packed with locals and tourists looking to have a fun time under the sun, leaving little to no room for surfers to train. Winter seldom sees tourists cozying up in the sand, giving surfers more space to train and fight thunderous waves. Paddling is an important skill in surfing and the cold season teaches one to paddle harder and faster. Huge sneaky waves are difficult to escape, forcing one to learn to paddle with power and speed. Anouk Govil.

Determination and motivation are two key qualities to succeed in any sport. Getting up early in the morning for training sessions puts a surfer’s determination and commitment to the test. It is important to learn to rise and power through even when one does not feel like it. Discipline always trumps talent. Anouk Govil.

Summer winds and waves are tiny compared to the challenging winter conditions.

Training during the harshest of conditions takes one’s surfing skills to a whole new level. Riding through strong winds and powerful waves help improve a surfer’s strength and stability. For surfers looking to take a break from the busyness of the surfing, a calm and refreshing winter ride can keep their love for the sport alive. Anouk Govil.