Safety Gears A novice surfer should never attempt the waves if you don t have your safety surfing gears with you. If you're going to be surfing on the ocean or where tides can bring you out to sea in a matter of minutes then you need to bring a floatation device or wear a floatation vest to keep your head out of the water in case you are wiped out from your board. Tip 3: Know the Best Locations to Surf If you want to be an expert surfer then you need to try out other locations than the local surfspot to really get into the spirit of the sport. It is normal for surfers to go on a road trip to find the best surfsports for them to try out their skills. Besides, experience different surfing grounds tend to add to the overall experience for your improvement. Equipment to Bring In most cases, surfing vacation tend to be road trips that requires you to travel an overland route to your destination. If you have plenty of room to spare in your SUV then you can pack all the necessary surfing gears -- from surfboards to apparels so you won't have to buy additional gears when you reach your destination. Adventure Aside from competitions, there are surfers who indulge in the sport as a means to satisfy their craving for adventure, mostly thrill-seekers who travel to different locations just to challenge the waves. The most popular location is Hawaii where waves are abundant -- tourists who love to surf are known to visit the island each year to partake of its towering waves that promise the best surfing experience they can hope to have. In most cases, surfing vacations are planned road-trips -- going from one location to another and find great beaches to surf on. Some surfers tend to go to extremes and look for surfing grounds in other countries for added experience. Surfing Is For Everyone There is no norm that only popular guys and girls are the only ones who can surf. For example, if there are people in your group who are complete novices in surfing then you might want to look for a location with good surfing condition, as well as surfspots for beginners to enjoy the experience. It is also a good idea to look into the possibility of surfing lessons offered along the beaches where you're planning to spend your surfing holiday.