and the instructor wasnt the best. we went in the ocean, we stayed their for like 5 hours., l am a beginner, and i'm not very good and l was not very happy. on the 5th day (the last day) he was trying to make go in to the line-up (far), l was scared.l tried it but the waves kept on crashing over me and id fall off. but my point is l could barley stay on the little waves and he told me to go to the line-up, and now i'm scared to go surfing. this might sound dumb but if l go rent a board could l stay with the small waves, like for the rest of my life? because l get scared when big waves crash on my and l fall?

sorry if that did not make sense, but what do you think? :)

that alright no big deal l guess you could lol l would love to even surf small waves because l love the ocean and its fun

Surfing is all about fun and enjoyment. If small waves are what you surf and feel comfortable surfing, then continue that. Surfing should not be a dreadful experience, but it sounds like this instructor started you off on the wrong foot. And l think that if you work on your surfing in small waves, you will eventually want to move up to bigger waves

Well, there r certainly better surf schools/camps. l hope the HB Snake sees ur question, he may be able to make some recommendations that r helpful.

Part of the reason u were scared, is that u r not ready to surf. way too many people think that they can jump on a surfboard & ride like a pro because they know how to swim in a pool. Surfing is an ocean sport, & should only be practiced be people who r comfortable, competent ocean swimmers. You have to be familiar with the undertows, rips & BUG waves.

How about taking a step back? Go to the beach & swim in the ocean. Body surf. Boogie board a little, & swim out through the breakers. You will eventually get the hang of it. l did when l was a little guy, but l did not start to surf until l was 14, & already at home in the ocean. When u r home in the sea, then go get GOOD surfing lessons.

Now, u could try the little wave routine on a rented board. But, u will probably never get any better, & u will surely getting in the way of experienced surfers, who will then want to drown u for it.

My son, daughter-in-law & son-in-law & l r teaching my grandchildren (all 5 ages 5-9) how to surf. But, first, we spend time making them little water men (or water women). Playing, swimming in the ocean & body surfing & enjoying crashing around in the big waves.Like someone said, surfing is supposed to be FUN. Well, l have been surfing for 42 years, & it so much fun, it is worth taking the time to learn how to do it right. Relax, learn to be at home in the ocean, & l hope youy have as much fun as l have had.

John hit the nail on the had. You should never surf somewhere where you would not feel comfortable being without a board. In other words you better to be able to swim in from there. You have to feel as confident off of your board as you do on it.