My partner and I have been SUPing since Nov and have spent a lot of time on the river practicing. We can now switch stance and move around the board fairly confidently. Yesterday, we went to isos and played around there, but were a bit reluctant to catch waves due to the shallow reef. I was wondering what the best beach break is in Perth for learning how to catch waves. I know a lot of people go to sorrento, is there always a wave there by the groyne? Ideally a mellow beach break would be best. I know that's a bit of a tall order in Perth! Is Port Beach good for SUPing by the groyne? What about Secret Harbour? Should we take a private lesson in the surf? We've been watching YouTube videos up till now and had 1 group lesson on flat water.

Any advice is much appreciated, I took up this sport to learn how to catch waves and want to take it to the next level because the river bores me now!

Sporto

Hi welcome to SUP surfing, you wont regret it and once you catch your first wave you will be hooked for life.

I cant answer your questions with regards to your location or surf breaks you wish to visit.

But assuming you haven't surfed in general there is a lot that both of you will need to understand before you paddle out to enjoy your first surf. here are some points:

1. Learn the surf etiquette, especially when you finally get confident to surf close to prone surfers or anyone for that matter.
2. Give respect get respect.
3. Start small and set simple goals, such as setting up and dropping into a wave.

Final advise: Learn in an area where there is no one around that you can effect in the water, only surf near others once you are able to confidently turn, catch a wave and control your board. Do a risk assessment and make sure you have first aid covered. Your first learning experience will be the most fun but will also be where you are most vulnerable to injury.

Enjoy yourselves but not at the expense of others!

Stay stoked

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Greystoke said..
Hi welcome to SUP surfing, you wont regret it and once you catch your first wave you will be hooked for life.

I cant answer your questions with regards to your location or surf breaks you wish to visit.

But assuming you haven't surfed in general there is a lot that both of you will need to understand before you paddle out to enjoy your first surf. here are some points:

1. Learn the surf etiquette, especially when you finally get confident to surf close to prone surfers or anyone for that matter.
2. Give respect get respect.
3. Start small and set simple goals, such as setting up and dropping into a wave.

Final advise: Learn in an area where there is no one around that you can effect in the water, only surf near others once you are able to confidently turn, catch a wave and control your board. Do a risk assessment and make sure you have first aid covered. Your first learning experience will be the most fun but will also be where you are most vulnerable to injury.

Enjoy yourselves but not at the expense of others!

Stay stoked

forgot to add...just a hint, Waves always look smaller from the shore

id say no beach breaks in perth. they are shallow and heavy and you will end up smashing the nose into the sand, destroying ur board and possibly yourself or others around.
go up to maybe lano back beach or wedge, or secret harbour if small.
try cott breaks, the reef is soft, just go high tide and small swell.
as said above please adhere to surf rules, we have a bad enough rep these days as it is.
saw guys out at trigg point babbling about, and mettams. learn how to do it before you try and tackle crowds and waves.