Here are some details you need to look into during planning. 1. Destination and Surfing Conditions Since your main goal is to surf during your vacation then it would be more beneficial on your end to plan for a destination that offers perfect surfing conditions during your visit. For example, if you're expecting huge swells then you need to check with someone in that area to find out what time of the year would be most suited for a surfing vacation in the area. However, if the weather going to be cold in your surfspot and waters are freezing then it is best to keep your warmth by wearing a wet suit. Like surfboards, wet suits vary in design as well. Some cover your entire body except for the head while others look like a combination of tight-fitting shorts and sleeveless shirts. Despite the expense, surfers would go out of their way to get the best surfboards that money can buy to compliment their skills when out performing on the water. Group Activities Surfers tend to be a crowd -- surfers group among themselves to share experiences and to plan surfing trips to take them in new surfspots and enjoy new thrills with their sport. It is considered as a form of art where surfers invoke the blessing of the gods for protection before skimming the waves. Western Tradition Today, surfing is a major sight in many beaches in the United States of America, Australia, and the South Pacific. Huge swells were considered as a challenge -- both men and women bring their boards, paddle to the waves, and show their moves for the world to see. A Step By Step Guide To Learn Surfing From Scratch Watching expert surfers and asking questions is not the only way to learn surfing from scratch. Though there is nothing wrong in "winging" it but having a step-by-step surfing tutorial can help you learn the basics faster and get you on the waves and skimming like an expert in the shortest possible time. Outside your classes, you can practice your balance on a surfboard in your swimming pool (if its big enough) or you can do so on the beach. First, you need to find a position for your body to lie down or stand up. You can mark the board as reference in the future -- but you need to make sure that you are well balanced before you attempt the swells to avoid getting wiped out.