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Size does not matter. The important thing is to be playful. Let’s talk about the Waves.

In a recent conversation with a student who had already surfed several times before taking classes with us, a recurring theme emerged. It was his first time on the island and he wanted “big” waves. We are going to try to explain why size does not matter; that the important thing is to look for quality waves.

Size does not matter. What matters is that the wave is of quality
Size does not matter. What matters is that the wave is of quality

a common mistake

Because it is: to think that we have enough level to surf a big wave. If we have surfed for 10 years, but sporadically (2 or 3 times a year and separated from each other) we surely will not have the skill required to face waves that go beyond the height of the waist-chest.

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Pre-assessment of the situation before going into the water is very important. “There are no waves”, a comment we have had to hear from some students. Surprisingly, some of these students have not been able to finish the surf session later because it turned out that they were “too big”. It is very common to think that the waves are small without having entered the water. From within, the situation is very different.

Reading the sea

That is why reading the sea is so important. If you have been through our Academy you will have heard it: “reading the sea is, by far, the most difficult surfing skill to learn”. This skill can only be pre-taught, but its learning depends on many baths, many hours of surfing and observation. And that is something that can only be achieved with time.

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Because besides being complicated, reading the sea is super-important. All my surfing is conditional on the location of the wave; where and when I paddle, where and when I pick it up, where and when I stand up… and all these factors depend on one thing: how I read the waves, on the correct interpretation of what I see in the sea.

Size does not matter. More quality, less size

And that is the problem. That when we lack a well worked and developed reading of the sea, we are only able to read the big waves. In the same way that small children are only able to see, read, understand large letters during their initial learning, when we surf the same thing happens to us. We find it much easier to interpret larger waves (and generally dismiss small ones, which are harder to detect).

When we don't know how to read the sea well and we don't position ourselves well, we can end up making some good croquettes
When we don’t know how to read the sea well and we don’t position ourselves well, we can end up making some good croquettes

And there is the error. Becoming a “size”, that is to say… pretending to surf bigger waves to understand that they are better, when that relationship is not necessarily like that and, in fact, on many occasions it is just the opposite.

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Learning to read the sea is a determining factor for our surfing, so take it easy because each session is different and you can get good learning from all of them. Of course, never lose sight of the fact that it is a long road and that it is not something that is learned in hours, days or weeks. It takes years to get a good swell reading.

Fuerteventura, a privileged place with many and very different waves

And that is why the north of the island is a unique location to learn to surf. Because it gives us multiple surf-spots in which to practice our passion with different characteristics. Faster and slower waves, left-handed, right-handed, more technical, softer, with a rocky, sandy, or mixed bottom, larger or smaller… see if there are variants, and we haven’t even entered a large detail!

This meme expresses reality quite well :D
This meme expresses reality quite well 😀

That is why it is important to always get advice from someone who knows the places to surf and never underestimate the sea and wave conditions. And most importantly: in surfing, as in sex, size doesn’t matter. What matters is that it is playful (the wave).

Julián Mazoteras Moreno
Julián Mazoteras Moreno
28 Marzo 2023
The experience at Poseidon academy was amazing. Tamer is the best surf coach that i ever had. He personalize the lesson to you and makes you feel safe. I strongly recommend his academy. Will repeat for sure
Clara Abello
Clara Abello
27 Marzo 2023
Experiencia increible! Recomiendo la escuela de Tamer sin ninguna duda. Era nuestra primera vez, solo hemos podido hacer un día porque nos teníamos que ir, pero Tamer nos ha dado una clase genial y nos ha dedicado más tiempo del que esprábamos. Explicandonos super bien todo lo básico y ayudándonos en el agua para que pudiéramos levantarnos y coger nuestras primeras olas, hemos podido coger algunas solos y todo, hasta la orilla :)) Se ha adaptado a nuestro horario, buscando el buen sitio sin coincidir casi con el resto de gente, pudiéndo hacer clase solos en un sitio que nos ha parecido ideal para aprender. Cuando volvamos a Fuerteventura repetimos sin dudar!
Cristina Abelló Gàllego
Cristina Abelló Gàllego
27 Marzo 2023
Muy buen profesor! La clase de surf con Tamer fue genial. Realmente tomo el tiempo de enseñarnos bien y además fue divertido. Gracias!!
Pau Abelló
Pau Abelló
27 Marzo 2023
Un dia genial donde Tamer nos ha estado ayudando al 100%, con humor y con mucha alegria. No ha tenido ningún problema en alargar la clase pare que pudiésemos disfrutar a tope! Si algun dia vuelvo a Fuerteventura no tengo dudas sobre dónde voy a hacer las siguientes clases de surf, un 10/10.
Tullio Manente
Tullio Manente
26 Marzo 2023
Top !! Primera vez en Fuerteventura y primera experiencia de surf, sin duda Poseidon 100% recomendable. Buenas bases bien explicadas, buena atención en todo una vez te lanzas al agua y todo en súper buen ambiente. Gracias Tamer ✌🏻
Rcaracoche Caracoche
Rcaracoche Caracoche
23 Marzo 2023
Un dia estupendo, era la primera vez que haciamos surf dos amigos, con Tamer todo genial, un gran profe de surf, clases instuctivas y muy divertidas, un profesional de 10
Pilar López S.
Pilar López S.
17 Marzo 2023
Una experiencia increíble! Estuvimos tres amigas, y las tres conseguimos coger olas, nunca antes habíamos hecho surf. Tamer es un gran instructor, se nota que le encanta lo que hace, no para de darte consejos, está siempre muy pendiente, te anima a dar el máximo y sobre todo a que disfrutes. Es muy paciente y lo explica todo para que haya una buena base, además en sus clases también te echas unas cuentas risas. Si vuelvo no dudaría en repetir, de las mejores experiencias que me llevo de la isla. Gran instructor y gran persona, nos vemos pronto!!! 🤙🏼
Marta Garcia Manzano
Marta Garcia Manzano
16 Marzo 2023
Experiencia 10!! Sin duda la mejor elección de nuestro viaje a Fuerteventura. Viajamos tres amigas, ninguna de nosotras había hecho surf previamente y nos encantó la experiencia. Tamer en todo momento está pendiente de ti consiguiendo que puedas dar lo mejor de ti mismo. Adicionalmente y sin tener que hacerlo te ayuda a conocer la isla de una forma más auténtica. Mil gracias Tamer! Volveremos todos los años 🌈🌊
Teresa Moreno Núñez
Teresa Moreno Núñez
16 Marzo 2023
No te plantees otro profesor de surf que no sea Tamer. Estuve con mis amigas (ninguna con experiencia previa) y fue todo genial. Tamer se adaptó completamente a nuestros horarios y nivel, estuvo completamente pendiente de cada una de nosotras y de nuestra seguridad y ¡lo hemos pasado increíble! Es buen profesor pero además te ríes como con nadie. Repetiremos 100%! Mil gracias Tamer por todo!
Michele Mingori
Michele Mingori
11 Marzo 2023
Experiencia extraordinaria! 🌊 Tamer ha sido fantastico y nos ha seguido en cada ola. Súper disponible y gentil! Muy consejado 🤙🏻