l have got one small group lesson and l learned a lot. l am going to a beach house for a week and l am planning on getting lessons again and if l am good enough l am going to rent a board for a few days to get even better. Any tips or sugesstions when l am out there in the water? Safety tips?

have fun and dont cut people off

wear your leash
Mind the other people out there
DO NOT SURF ALONE
Be patient out there. let the waves come to you
Do not be a wave hog
Try not to screw up other peoples rides
Be friendly with the guys out there
Stay safe
A good wet suit goes a long way
Bring snacks to eat in between sets, Peanuts, granola bars Trail mix. they all work. also bring a large container to water to drink.
Just have fun man! =D

therer r so many freaks on .d4mn

Do Not Surf Solo, other surfers in the water r good enough even if u dont know them. Generally they will assist u if needed.
Hire/Buy the correct board. If ur a newbie dont buy a kelly style thruster. Go for a minimal or longboard.
Do not paddle out in waves u cannot handle, if in doubt do not go out.
Dont paddle out through the impact zone thus becoming a big obstacle for others surfers. Watch where more experienced surfers enter/exit the water & do the same.
Keep ur board under control as much as possible, Do Not just abandon it at the first sign of trouble.
Have fun & Do Not drop in, always look down the wave before u go.

get out and surf. good days, bad days whatever. nothing works like work.