Understanding Beachbreaks

Surfing a beach break presents a few challenges that don't tend to be such an issue at rocky/reef breaks.

Today we look at how to surf beach breaks that are "shifty" and come up with a solid plan, or at least do our best to get some luck on our side.

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[TheSurfRat]

In the spirit of exploration and adventure, I won't be naming spots on this channel. Thanks for understanding

[richeswritings]

Nice video - wish I could go to that beautiful break. You forgot to mention the "sucker" wave... the first wave of the set that makes you think you've got it but all it does is drag you closer to shore and get caught in the break for the rest of the set!

[SPHinxProductionsTS]

How the hell are you the only one out?!!

[jurscharrenberg]

This guy, I mean... Absolutely fantastic. Watched all of his videos multiple times awith absolute joy. He points out all the great things about surfing and life in general. To bad I live way to far from any ocean for me to bring this knowledge into practice. Great fun to watch!

[beckieliu]

You are like the bob ross of surfing. Love your vibe and keep making these videos pls!!

[cyrillgebert]

What helped me a lot was to focus on the whitewater trails every wave leaves behind and to position myself just a few meters in front of that whitewater trail. What you see on the ocean’s surface is the mirroring of the sandbank underneath…this trick helped me a lot in catching more waves.

Great channel and what a fantastic surf spot. 🤩

[JH]

Your vids helped me a lot years ago when I was getting back into it, happy I found these again to send to a friend who is learning. Subscribed. Thanks brü!!!

[galacticgang]

He’s right, every time I go do my own thing at a beach break I always get mad waves, rather than following where everyone else is

[fromdanorth]

Man I really like the way you put together these videos, you make the info very relatable and it sticks well in my head for some reason. Cheers for that

[Cuisinenomade]

Perhaps the word could be "mimiking" instead of "coping". In that way One is not fixt with the image or method but with the PRINCIPLES behind the image i ambtrying to get "inspiration" from. That way i can continue to be open to observe other and what they do, as a pattern, like in a beach break.
I absolutely agree with the suggestion to find our own experienes and look forbthe waves i feel comfortable in according to my skill level and then observe where in the beach these take place.
Yesterday while most everybody was wating for ages just to get passed by or wipe out on the few waves that were a little bigger, thanks in part to this video, i looked and picked a swell and remained at that point. Oh man! I lost count of how many i cut with very little paddling and learned a ton! Whule others took one i took 5, smaller ones, shorter ones, quicker breaking, BUT what practice for pop ups, quick take offs, knowing the waves and its force, knowing how the vary on a set, recognize powerful steep one or less steep one and in which do i feel comfortable to the gradually step up that level.
Well thanks mate! Keep the videos coming.

[brndnmllt]

You're 100% one of my favourite channels mate. Keep it up!!

[Quikshiver]

This is so good. It took me SO much time and frustration to start to catch on to things you've discussed here.

[Jeeiff]

Great perspective for identifying lumps on the horizon. Although I'm finally learning it, I've always tried to get one of the many youtube teachers to cover the subject of aggressive hunting and positioning. More specifically, anticipating where to get to, the technique of paddling to the outside to meet an oncoming set, then the different options for turning around to drop in: tail pivot, sweep strokes, etc. It seems that many of the guides on the interweb cover the basics, then jump to advanced manoeuvres. Some of these subtle skills never get covered....and you seem like the guy.

[luizgprado]

Great videos man, thank you. Reading the waves is the hardest part for me. Awesome spot though.

[Ethereal_BmZ]

Don't stop making vids man, i just learnt how to surf last year and have been going as much as i can and I can't wait to use the observations you gave us. Thanks man

[joypinturra]

Great video and info ....watching as a painter to learn more of the anatomy of waves. .
There's always more to learn....if your a beginner painter....study what interests you and keep at it. ..
Remember it's a never ending learning curve...the late painter of the sea E. John Robinson would be so fascinated today to be able to film waves as such....
Thanks for sharing your knowledge....be safe out there everyone...

[danielhartin]

He sure picked the right day to film this. Conditions look absolutely perfect.

[thomasprice]

Just discovered your channel and I'm smashing through your videos 👍🏻 Useful tips covering a broad range of topics, good surf shots, music & humour. Keep it up mate.

[bilgyno]

As a surfer in Holland (which has only beach breaks) I definitely recognize the part where you have to be constantly 'hunting' to position yourself correctly for a breaking peak. Nice vid!

[charminjarmin]

Hey cuzzie watched your vids and went from a 41 yr old 120 kilo hori to a 98kilo intermediate long boarder in under a year thanks for everything