There is nothing better than an awesome surf trip where everything works out: all your flights are on time, none of your bags/surfboards get lost or damaged, you score awesome waves, you don’t get sick, and all those other things that make a great surf trip. But these kinds of surf trips don’t happen by accident - you have to put some planning in to make them great. Here are 5 tips I’ve found in my travels that help make a great surf trip!
1. Know your destination. Before anything else, spend a good amount of time doing research on the destination you are planning to travel to. Know what the weather will be like, average swell size for the season, water temp, how to get to all the spots, etc. It also helps to get to know a little bit about the culture and people of the area. Try to memorize or at least write down a few key words in their local language such as please, thank you, restroom, beach/waves, and of course beer!
