Written By Matt Rode (Surfline's head of Maps to Nowhere series) Anyone who has gotten barreled will tell you that there’s no better feeling in surfing. In fact, getting tubed might just be the best thing in life, period! But it is also incredibly difficult, requiring impeccable timing and positioning, intense focus, a huge amount of ability, and a willingness to turn off your brain and intentionally put yourself in harm’s way. Finding the Right Wave If you have gotten to the point in your surfing career where you are capable and willing to do all of that, then the first...

Written By Matt Rode (Surfline's head of Maps to Nowhere series) Once you get to your feet and are actually surfing the wave, that’s when the fun really starts. But there’s a difference between riding a wave and riding a wave well —and the better you get at surfing, the more you will be able to do and the more fun you will have.  The Thrill of Surfing: Beyond Just Riding the Wave A lot of people try to start ripping as soon as they start surfing—but that’s a lot like trying to learn to run before you can walk....

Written By Matt Rode (Surfline's head of Maps to Nowhere series) There are hundreds of different nuances and actions that go into good surfing, but we often spend the majority of our time only thinking about the most glamorous—things like arm placement during cutbacks or where the board sits in the face while riding the barrel. But sometimes the best way to become a better surfer is to start with the simplest, most basic actions. Once you have those dialed, you can catch more waves, which means more time to practice the more exciting aspects of your surfing. @kimasurf The Importance...