From a tropical retreat in Sri Lanka to calm, family-friendly waves in North Devon and the home of American surfing, Santa ...

One of the best beginner surf tips is to target a main peak’s outskirts from your spot in the lineup. Whitewash. This is the foamy part of the water that approaches the shore when waves break.

For beginners, the best bet is to try just north of the Tamarindo Diria, where the surfing is usually small. When conditions ...