Hey guys, Im from perth and decided to take up surfing and get lessons at the moment. What I was wondering is where can I go to surf that I won't be bothering experienced surfers. I don't want to be a kook and have read a lot about surfing etiquette but I just don't trust myself out there just yet in doing something stupid.

Also all my mates don't surf so are there clubs or anywhere I can join to surf because I know that surfing by yourself especially when starting out is dangerous.

Cheers all.

Hi Newguy and welcome to the forum.

Excellent hobbie you have decided to pursue .

I would just use the stretch of beach between Trigg and Scarborough mate.

Good luck , and stick with it

Howdy newguy...

Perhaps try the northern Mullaloo carparks. Rule of thumb is that it is (roughly) 3/4 the size of Trigg. Note that it can have a tendency to dump - so it needs a mid tide. But on it's day, worth a paddle, and 1/4 the crowd of the Trigg area... Note that it typically does not have much of a wave in Summer - so up until about November is it.

If you're up for a drive, the back-beach at Lancelin is where I take my kids to learn. Walk 10min south along the beach and you should be able to find an area to yourself.

Enjoy.

Cheers guys, hopefully Ill improve well and learn the etiquette to surfing cos I plan on doing this til Im old an wrinkly haha. Gotta love the ocean and cant believe its taken me this long to get into things.