The local surfers out on the waves can lose their patience with newbies who don't know the rules and big surfing no no's. You just get out past the break and you sit on your board until you see a wave coming and then when you start to see waves coming you just get ready to start paddling and then you try and throw yourself into the wave and try to stand up.
Sometimes our egos can get in the way, because we may think we're actually better surfers than our performance on the waves clearly shows. A surfboard that has enough flotation for your body size will be crucial to how easy it will be to stand up. They were later made from lighter wood and wood soon become made out of fiberglass and epoxy.
There are all sorts of secret breaks and deserted beaches along South Africa s Wild Coast. This allows greater stability. You will need to do this many times before you get it.
You must know how to spot a rip before ever attempting to surf. If you are surfing on a patrolled beach make sure that you keep within the designated surfing area.