4 Simple Ocean Observations to Improve Your Surfing

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  • Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
  • In chapter 1 of the how to surf series, we learn how to read the waves and the 4 things to that determine the shape and power of the waves we surf.
    We learn about these important factors:
    - How wind affects the local texture of the water
    - How swell is created and what numbers we want to see in the surf forecast.
    - Why tides are important in shaping the waves.
    - The sea floor, known as bathymetry, and why it is perhaps the most influential.
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    In the next video we'll get into the water and look at paddling, a vital technique that will get you catching more waves!
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  • @surfbodi.0015
    @surfbodi.0015 4 роки тому +245

    The wind only blows offshore when I'm in work. Fact 😞

  • @thinsliced
    @thinsliced 3 роки тому +42

    4:16 when someone touches their fingertips together like this, I listen with undivided attention.

  • @stevecarey2030
    @stevecarey2030 5 років тому +20

    As a life long surfer I knew all of this but I never had it presented in one short package like this. Very clear and to the point.

  • @f.demascio1857
    @f.demascio1857 5 років тому +138

    When I first started surfing, I spent 2 years without some of this crucial info. After a Hawaiian friend Sat me down on the beach & broke it down (very similarly to this video) my surfing exploded. Suddenly I was in the line up & getting real waves instead of the reform on the inside.
    A couple years ago, I shared this same info with my son & he does so much better in the water now. Sharing this video with him for our next trip.

    • @lucasvelez5955
      @lucasvelez5955 5 років тому +2

      U must have watched The North Shore movie!

    • @ilitimotek
      @ilitimotek 5 років тому +1

      can you tell us what did they teach you?

    • @makk7
      @makk7 4 роки тому +2

      @@lucasvelez5955 when the wave breaks here dont be there or ya gonna get drilled

    • @trazyq
      @trazyq 2 роки тому +1

      @@ilitimotek come to hawaii and ask locals. they know everything

  • @cailinbrett2630
    @cailinbrett2630 6 років тому +105

    Awesome video, reading the waves can be one of the hardest bits to surfing, and you explained it perfectly. Thanks and keep it up

  • @OEFarredondo
    @OEFarredondo 3 роки тому +2

    Probably the first video every beginner surfer or any one going into the drink should watch.

  • @echopaints5446
    @echopaints5446 3 роки тому +3

    As a beginner surfer this was such a helpful video.

  • @luccowling7418
    @luccowling7418 5 років тому +13

    So I've been surfing about three years and can hold my own in pretty daunting conditions, yet I've learned a new perspective from this video, cheers mate!

  • @MechInvent
    @MechInvent 6 років тому +68

    Cool video man! As a dude who lives in the desert and just bought a surfboard, it’s a steep steep learning curve.

    • @TheSurfRat
      @TheSurfRat  6 років тому +14

      oh yes, but a satisfying one. Don't forget you can surf into your 70s at least!

    • @ronanhenretty
      @ronanhenretty 4 роки тому +1

      I used to live in the hi-desert but then me and my family moved to slo in 2018 , so I’ve been able to surf a lot lately

    • @arizonaranger527
      @arizonaranger527 9 місяців тому

      😅

  • @noahlaizer7434
    @noahlaizer7434 2 роки тому +1

    I'm glad he clarified because I thought that was a desert, and it was sandy and dry

  • @rafaelprudentedeoliveira2209
    @rafaelprudentedeoliveira2209 6 років тому +13

    Thank you bro! Great video! Love from Brazil!

  • @veronicarussell1031
    @veronicarussell1031 4 роки тому +2

    I’m so happy I’ve found you and this channel. Very healthy sense of humour too. So informative thank you

  • @MrIzzy4real
    @MrIzzy4real Рік тому +1

    Great video! I learned so much and have infinite more to learn. The relationship between the surface and the bottom is a game changer.
    Looking forward to more videos from you.
    Thank you! 🙏🏽

  • @christaollinger7915
    @christaollinger7915 5 років тому +1

    My favorite topic, now my favorite video on the topic. Thank you for what you're doing!!! Cheers!

  • @goran6215
    @goran6215 5 років тому +4

    Very well explained!! Thank you guys, keep doing great videos like this one!

  • @MarcinLudwicki
    @MarcinLudwicki 6 років тому +6

    Great video! Very informative and easy to follow

  • @farficknuger3673
    @farficknuger3673 2 роки тому

    This video helped me out so much when I started surfing. Crazy how much info there is to take away still

  • @SharieShares
    @SharieShares 5 років тому

    Superbly done! Concise & honest. Thank You!

  • @puddpuddle5461
    @puddpuddle5461 4 роки тому +6

    I don't even surf and find this interesting as can be. Thanks for a great to-the-point video man.

  • @user-ge1no4se5n
    @user-ge1no4se5n 5 місяців тому

    What a fantastic video! So clear and concise. Thank you.

  • @doyathink49
    @doyathink49 Рік тому

    Great stuff... added to my bookmarks.

  • @EllaBoehm-uf5tn
    @EllaBoehm-uf5tn Рік тому

    This was actually rich on information and very helpful!

  • @chefboy-ar-d6312
    @chefboy-ar-d6312 5 років тому +8

    Dude cool explanation, ive lived hawaii all my life, we learned to read the ocean also, you make total scense just you broke it down in science , I've never heard it explained that way...... awesome ......I SUBSCRIBED😁👍🤙🤙🌊🌊

  • @wickednotes1
    @wickednotes1 6 років тому +30

    Nice vid, learnt a lot in 5 mins!

  • @cruztengco5598
    @cruztengco5598 10 місяців тому

    Great video. Thank you so much

  • @hasleymoore433
    @hasleymoore433 5 років тому

    Great video dude been surfing for 20 years and I learnt something...

  • @CoastalorPostal
    @CoastalorPostal 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks so very much for sharing your knowledge friend, you’re kind to do so and helping a guy out. 🤙 🌊

  • @AlexAnder-ky2ce
    @AlexAnder-ky2ce Рік тому

    This is a great video, thank you very much for making it! Subscribed and really looking forward to the rest of your content

  • @studiojamescao
    @studiojamescao Рік тому

    Really instructive, thanks for this great video

  • @Elliectrify
    @Elliectrify 5 років тому +1

    Awesome vid-really helpful and clear cheers

  • @MensGroup
    @MensGroup 2 роки тому

    "16 seconds and above is worth breaking promises for" haha. Great video! :)

  • @Roamwithreda
    @Roamwithreda 2 роки тому +1

    Really good video dude. Just started surfing this explains a lot in 5 mins

  • @GabsPepeleascov
    @GabsPepeleascov 2 роки тому

    this video is so great in its lessons, editing and video making

  • @mrcrumb4302
    @mrcrumb4302 Рік тому

    Really nice video, thanks!

  • @newspandemictimes5242
    @newspandemictimes5242 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your wisdom! Very scientific. So cool!

  • @AussieDownUnder
    @AussieDownUnder 5 років тому

    What a video man. Loved it. Onto the next one! And subbed.

  • @wilsonmcc1
    @wilsonmcc1 4 роки тому +4

    Add to these the ability to understand currents/rips and how they can be used to your advantage. One of the key differences between an ok surfer and a good surfer

    • @TheSurfRat
      @TheSurfRat  4 роки тому

      yep! this is covered a bit in my video on paddling and getting out the back

  • @bourdihhiba292
    @bourdihhiba292 3 роки тому

    such an amazing explanation! thank you

  • @wrlzz
    @wrlzz 5 років тому

    Great video. Thanks for sharing

  • @ThaiNguyen-to5yv
    @ThaiNguyen-to5yv 3 роки тому

    Very useful video! Thanks

  • @rafaeltoledo1830
    @rafaeltoledo1830 2 роки тому

    Great video mate!

  • @goretexxcr
    @goretexxcr 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the great video!

  • @nicolasdavies4129
    @nicolasdavies4129 6 місяців тому

    great video! thank you

  • @qow2427
    @qow2427 6 років тому

    Great video. Professional and relevant. Mahalo!

  • @synth963
    @synth963 5 років тому +1

    nice video. thanks for posting

  • @joypinturra6151
    @joypinturra6151 3 роки тому

    Watching this and your other videos of waves as a painter...can never observe enough to learn of the anatomy of waves and many ...
    Alot to learn....having a better understanding of the anatomy of waves will make one a better painter. ..remember it's a never ending learning process...
    Beginners get the basics down....then choose your subject..and keep at it...
    The late painter of the sea...E. John Robinson would so love to see today's generation how they film the ocean waves.....
    Be safe out there ....

  • @OranTeach
    @OranTeach Місяць тому

    great video mate, thanks !

  • @k1ng401
    @k1ng401 3 роки тому

    Excellent presentation

  • @thecopilot-twitch5085
    @thecopilot-twitch5085 3 роки тому

    Dang son, the surprising eloquence blew me away! Sick video and super informative. Subscribed!

  • @Ali-7676
    @Ali-7676 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @seanmccall7277
    @seanmccall7277 3 роки тому

    Great video.

  • @lilaschmetterling3023
    @lilaschmetterling3023 2 роки тому

    This is so good I want MOORE THEORY!!😍

  • @atlanticsurfschool633
    @atlanticsurfschool633 4 роки тому

    Epic video!
    Sharing the surfing lifestyle :)

  • @longliveavalon
    @longliveavalon 4 роки тому

    Cheers surf rat! Lil review for me of what I kind of know already but also I haven't surfed in years and I'm very glad I subscribed to your channel. :)

  • @Il0v3tina
    @Il0v3tina 5 років тому

    Amazing video! congrats

  • @orion7873
    @orion7873 2 роки тому +1

    I feel like Florida needs it's own video about waves...

  • @josephrogowski4620
    @josephrogowski4620 6 років тому +1

    Great stuff

  • @vickyvonstein2331
    @vickyvonstein2331 5 років тому

    very well explained.

  • @homerilias
    @homerilias 5 років тому

    Dude! Very nice work!

  • @KingsMom831
    @KingsMom831 2 роки тому

    This video is exactly what I was looking for
    🙏😁

  • @arnebc
    @arnebc 5 років тому

    Thanks surf rat! Subbed. Great vid, keep it up!

  • @harryharris7663
    @harryharris7663 5 років тому

    Great vid thanks mate

  • @ripplegaming7393
    @ripplegaming7393 6 років тому

    Thanks for the advice :)

  • @REKTcity
    @REKTcity 11 місяців тому

    Great vid!

  • @yangkx
    @yangkx 4 роки тому

    Is this a documentary? Quality is on point 👌

  • @iziz5691
    @iziz5691 6 років тому

    Wow what an interesting video. Very informative thankyou - just subscribed!

  • @emmiskywalker
    @emmiskywalker Рік тому

    great video!

  • @alexkoford5452
    @alexkoford5452 5 років тому +24

    Obi wan help me shred you are my only hope!

  • @thoughtful384
    @thoughtful384 3 роки тому

    Great vid man

  • @thetardheinrich
    @thetardheinrich 6 років тому

    Interesting choice of conclusion, but a very informative video. If only I had an explanation like this when I stated surfing, thank man:).

  • @mrmon2137
    @mrmon2137 5 років тому

    awesome tips bro...keep up the good work...

  • @davidwilliston1209
    @davidwilliston1209 6 років тому

    Nicely done

  • @abrispal
    @abrispal Рік тому

    learnt a lot cheers mate

  • @kimmy5865
    @kimmy5865 3 роки тому

    I'm from New York and I've never surfed before but I want to learn so bad! I'll be taking surfing lessons this summer. Thanks for this video! Learned a lot!

    • @MrRVJunior
      @MrRVJunior Рік тому +1

      Look into Skudin Surf Long Beach NY 🤙🏄 I like their green light session....
      Enjoy

  • @tclinn2909
    @tclinn2909 5 років тому +1

    A very nice video Surf Rat. I just want to add that the wave will break when the amplitude is 1.5 times the depth of the water (in front of the wave). So on a flat day, put on your goggles and survey the ocean bottom, and you'll know where the take off spots are. Pick out some reference points on land. This is a "trick of the trade" knowledge for competitive surfers. This is why some surfers always seem to be in the right spot. Cheers!

  • @microbeerreviews
    @microbeerreviews 3 роки тому

    Great job on the video.

  • @SurfRawFiles
    @SurfRawFiles 5 років тому

    Cool videos mate, keep up the good work, will follow you!

  • @efeyektakaya
    @efeyektakaya 5 років тому

    Great video, thanks!

  • @stevewendes9091
    @stevewendes9091 5 років тому

    Good work fella 👍

  • @logann
    @logann 5 років тому

    Great video

  • @themagikian4237
    @themagikian4237 3 роки тому

    Thanks man!!

  • @felipevalim9973
    @felipevalim9973 4 роки тому

    Very good!

  • @jinnovicencio3512
    @jinnovicencio3512 6 років тому +2

    This is such a rad video! I love the addition of the drawing on the waves! Super helpful

  • @tzuriatedgi4961
    @tzuriatedgi4961 5 років тому

    great video thnx

  • @sector783
    @sector783 5 років тому

    What a cool video!

  • @michaelmckay8719
    @michaelmckay8719 Рік тому

    I love a hot onshore wind peeling back a wave.

  • @kichomano
    @kichomano 3 роки тому

    Yeah man awesome video! I’m from Mexico and last month I lived on my near surf spot (made my surf quarantine over there) catch some good waves but I knew that I had to learn and understand more the ocean and the wave reading... now I’m back at home no ocean here just MTB and I miss the ocean A LOT! Looking at your video brought me that ocean feeling and I could understand better the wave breaking and current...
    Saludos desde Mexico
    If you want to surf here we have nice pipelines...🤙🔥🔥🔥

  • @guillaumepages4429
    @guillaumepages4429 5 років тому

    Nice vid. Thx

  • @Ifyoulieyoulose
    @Ifyoulieyoulose 5 років тому

    Very didactic, you got my attention for the whole video, which is not given for a tutorial.

  • @godbless4731
    @godbless4731 5 років тому +3

    Thank you so much yeeeeeew very good advice 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤ love god so much

  • @lw8099
    @lw8099 3 роки тому

    Your videos are fucking amazing. The tone of your voice, the pacing the education and highlights. Thank you so much. I've been starting to look at a lot of surf videos but you are the first channel I will subscribe to.

  • @bonerocker1478
    @bonerocker1478 4 роки тому

    Nice video bro🤙

  • @ba4679
    @ba4679 5 років тому

    Thx🤗

  • @georgeconradie858
    @georgeconradie858 3 роки тому +1

    “16s is worth breaking promises” truth spoken.

  • @maxreediii
    @maxreediii 6 років тому +253

    I mean...you CAN surf closeouts. ;)

    • @TheSilverSurfisher
      @TheSilverSurfisher 5 років тому +1

      say, what's a "rio.s"??

    • @TheSilverSurfisher
      @TheSilverSurfisher 5 років тому +3

      Eric Outram I thought so....Absolutely awesome and thanks!

    • @mas96
      @mas96 5 років тому +5

      only bodyboarders would surf it!

    • @richardsmith393
      @richardsmith393 5 років тому +3

      that's how I got really good at late takeoffs

    • @RedDragon0719
      @RedDragon0719 4 роки тому

      Great video.

  • @michelleslater8894
    @michelleslater8894 6 років тому

    Great share, nice work dude, a lot of newbies to the sport will learn some excellent tips from this - shame to see the downers but you'll always get that when you take to the open forum.

  • @tomfuller.
    @tomfuller. 5 років тому

    Watched this while eating dinner fantastic tips.

  • @jclm4188
    @jclm4188 5 років тому

    video very good, am i ready for big rock now???

  • @joshuavandermeulen3957
    @joshuavandermeulen3957 5 років тому

    Nice vid 🙂

  • @floydgella7669
    @floydgella7669 5 років тому +1

    Damn, that's some good editing. ka pai