{"id":349158,"date":"2026-10-13T18:15:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T18:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:15:57","slug":"5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner\/","title":{"rendered":"5 safety tips for surfing as a beginner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sicherheit-beim-surfen-5-tipps.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;surf safety &#8211; 5 tips for beginners&#8221; title_text=&#8221;surf safety &#8211; 5 tips&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Surfing can be an exciting and fulfilling sport, but it\u2019s important to always keep safety in mind. If you follow these surf safety tips and surf responsibly, you\u2019ll get the most out of your surf experience \u2013 protecting not only yourself but others too. Have fun <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/about-surfing\/\" title=\"surfing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">surfing<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner\/#5_safety_tips_for_surfing_as_a_beginner\" >5 safety tips for surfing as a beginner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner\/#Surf_safety_tip_1_%E2%80%93_choosing_the_surf_spot\" >Surf safety tip 1 \u2013 choosing the surf spot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner\/#Surf_safety_tip_2_%E2%80%93_handling_your_board_in_the_water\" >Surf safety tip 2 \u2013 handling your board in the water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner\/#Surf_safety_tip_3_%E2%80%93_protect_your_head\" >Surf safety tip 3 \u2013 protect your head<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner\/#Surf_safety_tip_4_%E2%80%93_keep_your_distance\" >Surf safety tip 4 \u2013 keep your distance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner\/#Surf_safety_tip_5_%E2%80%93_dont_panic_and_know_the_distress_signals\" >Surf safety tip 5 \u2013 don\u2019t panic and know the distress signals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner\/#Surf_safety_%E2%80%93_conclusion\" >Surf safety \u2013 conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/5-safety-tips-for-surfing-as-a-beginner\/#when_in_doubt_%E2%80%93_paddle_out\" >when in doubt &#8211; paddle out!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_safety_tips_for_surfing_as_a_beginner\"><\/span><strong>5 safety tips for surfing as a beginner<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"#surfspot\">Surf safety \u2013 the surf spot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"#board\">Surf safety \u2013 your board<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"#kopfsch\u00fctzen\">Surf safety \u2013 protect your head<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||on||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"#abstand\">Surf safety \u2013 keep your distance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <a href=\"#keinepanik\">Surf safety \u2013 don\u2019t panic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||44px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Are you new to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-board\/\" title=\"surfboard\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">surfboard<\/span><\/a> or thinking about going surfing for the first time soon? Then there are a few things you should know about surf safety. Because what matters is that you and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-buddy-wheres-the-best-place-to-meet-other-surfers\/\">other surfers<\/a> are unharmed after your session. In this blog we want to give you the most important safety tips for beginner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety\/\">surfers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sicherheit-beim-Surfen-als-Anfaenger-Spot.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Surf safety for beginners: the spot&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Surf safety for beginners: the spot&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"surfspot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surf_safety_tip_1_%E2%80%93_choosing_the_surf_spot\"><\/span><strong>Surf safety tip 1 \u2013 choosing the surf spot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing the surf spot is one of the most important safety aspects of surfing. Don\u2019t overestimate your abilities and pick a spot that matches your skills. You\u2019re still a beginner and your safety should always come first.<\/p>\n<p>So rather choose a <strong>beach break<\/strong> than a wave that breaks over a reef \u2013 ideally a spot watched by a <strong>lifeguard<\/strong>. You should also have the spot explained to you by a friend, a surf teacher or simply another <strong>surfer who knows the spot<\/strong>, instead of just paddling out. There may be <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/currents-why-we-should-not-underestimate-them\/\">currents<\/a><\/strong> at the spot that you can\u2019t see from the outside or that you completely underestimate as a beginner. On top of currents, there\u2019s the wave size, which is easy to underestimate from the beach, and conditions such as low and high tide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-in-fuerteventura-for-beginners-spots-best-time-to-visit-and-introductory-surf-lessons\/\">As a beginner<\/a>, you should always stay in roughly <strong>hip-deep whitewater<\/strong> and make sure the wave isn\u2019t bigger than you. Once you\u2019ve found out about the spot, you should of course also <strong>get familiar with your equipment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sicherheit-beim-Surfen-als-Anfaenger-Boardhandeling.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Surf safety for beginners: board handling&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Surf safety for beginners: board handling&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"board\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surf_safety_tip_2_%E2%80%93_handling_your_board_in_the_water\"><\/span><strong>Surf safety tip 2 \u2013 handling your board in the water<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To avoid hurting yourself or others in the water, there are a few things you should know about your surfboard and how to handle it.<\/p>\n<p>First, as a beginner it\u2019s important to choose a surfboard that suits your <strong>height and weight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to always use a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/why-should-beginners-surf-with-a-softboard\/\">softboard<\/a><\/strong> at the beginning. Treat your surfboard like your best friend: handle it with care and look after it. Most softboards have a handle that makes them easy to carry.<\/p>\n<p>Once in the water, you should <strong>hold your board by the nose<\/strong> and keep the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfboard-fin-guide-your-guide-to-fin-set-ups\/\" title=\"fins\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">fins<\/a> behind you. Just before the wave, turn the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/getting-through-the-waves-with-your-surf-board\/\">surfboard<\/a> 180\u00b0 and lie down on it to catch the wave.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve caught the wave and surfed it, <strong>be careful when jumping off the board<\/strong>. Don\u2019t just let your friend fly off while you make a spectacular exit. Think of the other people in the water. Your board is a good two metres long, plus the leash, which is almost another two metres. So if you jump off and let your board shoot away, there\u2019s a high risk of hitting someone.<\/p>\n<p>If you do fall off the board uncontrolled, <strong>protect your head<\/strong> to at least keep yourself from getting hurt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More on this topic:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/surfer-slang-ein-teil-der-surfkultur\/\">The most important surfer slang terms \u2013 part of surf culture<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/die-schoensten-surf-tattoos\/\">The most beautiful surf tattoos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sicherheit-beim-Surfen-als-Anfaenger-Wipeout.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Surf safety for beginners: wipeout&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Surf safety for beginners: wipeout&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"kopfsch\u00fctzen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surf_safety_tip_3_%E2%80%93_protect_your_head\"><\/span><strong>Surf safety tip 3 \u2013 protect your head<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It takes time as a beginner to learn how to bail properly. With limited knowledge of surfing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/wave-formation-theory-about-waves-and-their-formation\/\">waves<\/a> in general at first, beginners often feel helpless when they wipe out and get tossed around in the whitewater (some call it the \u201c<strong>washing machine<\/strong>\u201d!).<\/p>\n<p>Experienced surfers sometimes feel the same. Even if you\u2019ve learned how to get yourself out of the water, there are still situations where you have no control. That\u2019s part of surfing. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/ocean-and-sea-surf-theory-before-you-hit-the-water\/\">ocean<\/a> dictates what happens when you lose control. If there\u2019s one thing you can still do in most cases, it\u2019s to <strong>protect what matters most: your head<\/strong>. By protecting your head with your hands and forearms, you can prevent injuries from hitting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-board\/\">surfboard<\/a> or the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surface hands first<\/strong> before sticking your head out of the water. We know you want to get air as quickly as possible, especially after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-to-wipe-out-properly-when-surfing\/\">really good wipeout<\/a>. But it\u2019s important to put your hands over your head first to make sure you don\u2019t bang your head on the surfboard when you come up.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sicherheit-beim-Surfen-als-Anfaenger-Abstand.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Surf safety for beginners: keep your distance&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Surf safety for beginners: keep your distance&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"abstand\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surf_safety_tip_4_%E2%80%93_keep_your_distance\"><\/span><strong>Surf safety tip 4 \u2013 keep your distance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re waiting for waves, find your own spot. Always make sure there are <strong>at least a few metres between you and the other surfers<\/strong>. And very important: <strong>never sit behind (or in front of) other surfers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While waiting for a wave, you should <strong>always look out to the open sea<\/strong> to see what\u2019s happening. That way you\u2019ll see not only what the other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfing-on-standing-waves-surf-training-for-landlocked-surfers\/\">surfers are doing but also what kind of waves<\/a> are coming towards you. Most accidents between surfers happen either because they didn\u2019t keep their distance or because one of them wasn\u2019t paying attention.<\/p>\n<p>So before your first surf session, learn the <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-etiquette-rules-in-the-line-up\/\" title=\"Right-of-way rules\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">right-of-way rules<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019ll be doing yourself and other surfers a favour and avoiding stress in the water.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sicherheit-beim-Surfen-als-Anfaenger-Gefahr.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Surf safety for beginners: danger&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Surf safety for beginners: danger&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"keinepanik\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surf_safety_tip_5_%E2%80%93_dont_panic_and_know_the_distress_signals\"><\/span><strong>Surf safety tip 5 \u2013 don\u2019t panic and know the distress signals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whatever happens in the water, one of the most important tips is <strong>not to panic<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Of course, that\u2019s easier said than done. If you study some <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-theory-and-surf-history\/\" title=\"Surf theory\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">surf theory<\/a><\/strong> beforehand, you\u2019ll at least have heard how to react in certain situations.<\/p>\n<p>One thing that quickly makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/why-should-beginners-surf-with-a-softboard\/\">beginners<\/a> panic is currents. If you ever get stuck in a current and can\u2019t get out, please don\u2019t panic. With currents, it\u2019s important to <strong>paddle out of the current sideways, parallel to the beach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re held under water a little longer after a heavy wipeout, don\u2019t get frantic \u2013 try<strong> to count down slowly and calmly from 23<\/strong>. Usually you won\u2019t even get to 20.<\/p>\n<p>Should you ever need help, it\u2019s important to know the <strong>distress signal in the water<\/strong>: raise a clenched fist as quickly as possible. As soon as another surfer or the lifeguard spots you, they\u2019ll rush to help.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sicherheit-beim-surfen_lifeguard.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;surf safety &#8211; lifeguard on the beach&#8221; title_text=&#8221;surf safety_lifeguard&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surf_safety_%E2%80%93_conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Surf safety \u2013 conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reading up on <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/safety\/\" title=\"Surfing safety - rules for surfers and the topic of safety\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3025\">surf safety<\/a> beforehand is never a bad idea, because surfing is a risk sport. Nature shouldn\u2019t be underestimated either \u2013 and it\u2019s different every day. Assess yourself, your abilities and your surroundings realistically, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/responsible-behaviour-in-the-water\/\">be considerate<\/a> of the other surfers in the water and communicate with them, and nothing should happen to you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Salty||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;47px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Salty||||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when_in_doubt_%E2%80%93_paddle_out\"><\/span>when in doubt &#8211; paddle out!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Want to learn to surf safely?<\/strong> In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surf-lessons\/\">surf course with experienced instructors<\/a> you\u2019ll learn it right in the water \u2013 with experienced surf instructors in El Cotillo.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surfing can be an exciting and fulfilling sport, but it\u2019s important to always keep safety in mind. If you follow these surf safety tips and surf responsibly, you\u2019ll get the most out of your surf experience \u2013 protecting not only yourself but others too. Have fun surfing!5 safety tips for surfing as a beginner1. 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