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Often, it\u2019s not just the wave itself, but the feeling of losing your bearings underwater, not being able to breathe, or not surfacing quickly enough. Moments like these can feel much longer than they actually are. As a child, you don\u2019t think <\/strong>twice about it and just love that rush. That\u2019s why you keep jumping into the waves <\/a>over and over again. But the power of the water is often underestimated! It\u2019s only when you\u2019re a bit older and get swept away by a wave again that you start to think about it. <\/p>\n
You\u2019re standing on the beach<\/a>, watching the other surfers, and you\u2019re actually looking forward to surfing. But suddenly, you start to feel unsure. You see boards flying around, powerful waves, or someone coming out of the water injured\u2014and right away, there it is: fear. <\/p>\n
And it doesn’t mean that surfing isn’t for you.<\/p>\nWhy it’s normal to feel anxious while surfing<\/h2>\n
It shows that you’re paying attention and taking a situation seriously. This is especially important in the ocean. Water, waves, and currents are powerful\u2014and it makes sense to respect them. <\/p>\nTypes of fears<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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These fears are real\u2014but they don\u2019t have to stop you from learning to surf.<\/p>\nFighting fears<\/h2>\n
Be open with your surf coach, surf buddy, or surf school<\/a> about what\u2019s worrying you. Only then can they really address your concerns. <\/p>\n
Not just in the water, but on land as well. Theory can seem dry at times, but it often gives you exactly the confidence you’ll need later out in the ocean. You’ll learn to better assess what’s happening at the spot, how to behave, and what to watch out for. <\/p>\nFears fade as you gain experience<\/h2>\n
But it can lessen with knowledge, practice, and positive experiences in the water. Step by step, you\u2019ll learn to assess situations better and stay calmer. <\/p>\n
What’s much more important is that you learn to deal with it.<\/p>\nLet’s hit the water<\/h2>\n