About: Arvid Nicolas
Profile: Arvid Nicolas is an expert surfer who loves sharing his passion. He documents his ocean adventures on his blog and spends hours teaching beginners how to ride the waves. Always smiling, he inspires others with his skills and coastal lifestyle.
Latest Posts
Turtle Roll Surfing Basics for New Surfers
Paddling out on a longboard can feel like a losing battle when every broken wave pushes you back...
The Right Surfboard Leash for Beginners
When you are learning to surf in Bali, the leash is easy to overlook, yet it is the...
How to Wax a Surfboard for Tropical Water
Learning how to wax a surfboard is one of the first skills a new surfer picks up, and...
How to Duck Dive the Right Way While Surfing
You paddle out, a wall of whitewater rushes towards you, and moments later you are back where you...
Learning to Read Surging Waves
Some waves roll in slowly and give you time to react. Surging waves do not. They rush up...
Understanding the Plunging Wave in Surfing
If you have seen a wave stand up, curl into a hollow tube, and crash down in one...
Spilling Waves for First-Time Surfers
Spend a few minutes watching the ocean, and you will notice that some waves crash hard while others...
Longboard Surfboard Guide for Beginners
Choosing your first board shapes how quickly you find your feet in the water, and the longboard surfboard...
What Every Surfer Should Know About Wave Period
You are looking at the surf forecast, and two numbers sit side by side. Wave height you can...
When to Move From a Foam Board to a Hard Board
The foam board is often the first thing surfers want to leave behind. It is also the reason...
Is It Ever Too Late to Learn to Surf?
Nobody usually asks if they are too old to start swimming or cycling. Surfing creates a different impression...
How Long Does It Take to Learn to Surf?
How long does it take to learn to surf? The honest answer has two parts because it depends...