Surfing Alone...

Surfing alone in another country...third world...try that! Gives a whole new meaning to scetched out! On the other hand, those are some of the most magical and beautiful moments in my life! It's a normal feeling though.

 

Surf alone always too! I love being able to ride exactly when, where and for how long!!!

I must say, I don't mind being near other surfers or guards when the size picks up though. I always hope that a fellow waterman would come to my aid if something were to happen.

 

I agree with this last paragraph. three or four guys paddle out where your sitting alone is rude especially when there are other waves to be caught. I guess it cause they see you having a great time catching waves to yourself and they want the stoke or they truly are jerks.

 

ya its the best. i was camping helping a guy build his place in a super secluded spot in Nica this past summer and he would have to go into town for a day to get more supplies each week. i was the only gringo for miles. no locals surf there yet so i had it to myself quite often. or until a boat would show up from one of the tour companies. i did get sketched once or twice when the big SSW swells would hit and i was out solo. i'd actually hope a boat would show to surf with a few other guys. theres always enough to go around when its pumping in Central America!

 

That's a bummer about your friends, Gnar--something I can empathize with when I was your age..... not that I'm "old" or anything....
I hardly ever go alone, but I think it's a result of being a 30-ish working professional (NOT professional surfer, professional as in business professional). Some of my best friends are in the same boat and a lot of the time it's the only way we can hang out. Lucky for us we can generally go whenever we want. No better way to hang out than sharing stoke imho.

 

Surfing alone is good for the soul, and someone is usually bound to show up and join in on the stoke. Surfing with others is good for friendships and brotherhood. Basically, it's all good... Aloha.

 

You definitely become more aware of your surroundings when you're out alone so it can be a little creepy sometimes. Especially if the sun is in and out alot. Shadows in the water can play tricks on you. Always a 50/50 chance that shadow wasnt made by the clouds. I always let someone know where im going in at if i'm alone.

 

I actually prefer to surf alone because there is no one to get in your way and you can take any wave you want. I'm finding that the older I get the more I do not want to share with others, even my friends. I do listen to that spideysense though. When it tells me to get out...I'm gone.

 

I much prefer surfing alone, but my one fear is getting knocked out in some freak incident, either by a board shot to the head or a header on a sandbar. This never stopped me from surfing alone for years and years - until I had kids. Now I'll rarely if ever do it. Having waves to myself was worth the risk when it was just my life to worry about. The fear of leaving my 3 and 5 year old daughters without a dad is too heavy.

 

I hate surfing alone only because of sharks

 

2 guys, better than 1, better than 3

 

I love surfing alone. I typically have to surf alone because most days I can only go early or closer to dusk, and as many of you have said, in the winter I can't always convince others to go. But it does get sketchy, especially if it's cloudy...and I have that Jaws theme song going through my head.

 

I surf alone. gets creepy paddling out in the dark for an early AM session. Not sure how much safer surfing with others is anyway. often lose sight of my buddies when we do go together and when someone disappears I don't paddle in looking for them. I usually assume they left or went to change gear, etc.

 

when its big...and cold,,and you feel a little creeped out - i love that feeling!

 

Anyone doing LBI tomorrow...

 

If anybody's ever worried about surfing alone, i have a way. Try leaving a Jelly Donut on the road and hope for the best. Works every time...

 

i like surfing alone on occasion but sometimes when its really good bu theres noone on it i question if i was missing the memo on the laserbeam shooting sharks or something!

 

Its all about the weather. Sunny/mostly sunny days where you can get hyped and just scream to yourself are epic, cloudy/windy/cold days you always have a sketched feeling in the back of your head (at least for me)

 

Jeff Clark...

 

I try not to surf alone but sometimes it cannot be helped. My buddy and I usually go out together (which makes my wife much happier) but if he can't go (kids/wife/job) I hit it myself. I do get spooked at times if the swell has any type of size. If the waves are not that big, 3'-5', I love being out by myself!