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This height is classified as a longboard. These tall boards are great for beginners, since they're typically more stable and better for catching small waves. Rent your board at a local surf shop or find a friend with an extra board you can borrow. your longboard to make it less slippery. Apply a basecoat first to make sure the wax sticks, then rub wax overtop in circular and side-to-side motions. Cover the entire top surface of the board, then finish with a topcoat. You can also apply wax to the center area of the board's rails, where you'll be holding on when you turtle dive. This will help you grip the board more securely. Use a reliable resource with up-to-date and accurate tide/surf reports, such as https://www.surfline.com. This website covers many regions and also has live web cams that show you current conditions. Check the website before you head out for the day and look for middle level tides, which usually yield good waves. Checking the weather report for the day can help keep you from being caught in a storm and experiencing rough surf conditions.
Rent or borrow a surfboard 8 foot (2.4m) or taller. Wax Check the local surf report for 12 foot (0.30.6m) waves for beginners.