Nervous about your first time surfing? What a beginner surf week in Ericeira is really like, what to pack, and whether you'll actually stand up.

If you’re already daydreaming about waves next summer, winter is your soft yes. Not the dramatic New Year’s “new me” energy. Not the March panic of “wait, everything’s full.” Just a quiet, clear little decision while the rest of the world is still scrolling holiday sales, half-planning resolutions they haven’t made yet, and telling themselves they’ll “look into it after the holidays.” Here’s the thing about a women’s surf trip 2027: the good ones, the small ones, the ones tha

Surfing is amazing, but here’s the truth: it’s not just about the country, it’s about the surf spot, the season, and your skill level. I’ve made the mistake more than once of showing up somewhere without doing research, only to find the waves were way too big for my level. Other times, the waves were so small that I barely got to practice, and I left frustrated. These experiences taught me that surfing is all about trial and error, and no one gets it perfect on their first tr

Starting surfing can feel overwhelming, so many shapes, sizes, and technical words! But choosing the right board is actually simple if you know what to look for. Here’s my personal take on how to pick the best surfboard as a beginner and lessons I learned the hard way. 1. Soft-Top Longboard: The Best Starting Point When I first started surfing, I went a bit too fast. I switched from a soft-top to a hard board way too early, thinking it would make me progress faster. Spoiler: