Surfers prefer sandy beaches. The best time for surfing is when the waves are high. Winter surfing is becoming more popular. You should always surf with a buddy. The equipment needed is gloves, boots, wet or dry suit and a surfboard.
Surfers usually wear a leash around their ankle that is connected to the surf board.
They used to weigh 125 pounds. Some beaches require surfers to use leashes. Surfers wax the top of their boards so they won't slide off the board. Today they are made from Styrofoam and fiberglass. Most surfboards have a stabilizing fin on the back.