The curl is the spot that separates the whitewater from the unbroken swells. It's what gives surfers that true feeling of glide. Once you get a good feel of riding the curl, you'll enter a whole new world of speed, options and maneuverability. Here's how to do it.
Timing is the hardest thing to pass on to a student.
It comes from hours of watching the ocean's every movement. After all these years, I still find myself paddling for waves and missing them. Nevertheless, there's still a method to the madness. Once you get beyond the breakers, paddle to a spot where you've seen waves break consistently. You should determine this by watching the waves before you paddle out.