Although surfing is thought to originate from the Hawaiian Islands, many people from all over the world enjoy participating in the sport today. Europeans can frequently be spotted wearing their summer or winter wetsuits, such as Billabong solution wetsuits, to hit the waves.
Autumn and winter are usually the best seasons to provide surf in Europe as low pressure systems are generated in the sea which track across the far north. Although the seas are renowned for being incredibly cold, the Gulf Stream does actually keep water temperatures up in the UK.
It is suggested that the best European waves can be found on the Atlantic coasts, but keen surfers will also be able to find success in the North Sea, and at times, in the Mediterranean.
During popular periods it can be difficult for surfers to find an empty spot, but surfers are usually pretty relaxed and as long as they act politely and considerately, participants should be able to have a good time anywhere they go to hit the waves.
Areas in Europe which are considered to be amongst the best for the sport include Newquay in England, Peniche in Portugal, and Biarritz and Hossegor which are both in France.
As conditions can vary hugely from season to season in Europe, surfers must be well kitted out for the sport. One item European surfers won’t be able to do without is a surfing wetsuit.
Although it can be very rewarding to surf on the Atlantic coastline, temperatures are very low from autumn until spring. The further south a surfer travels, the warmer the waters will be.
People wishing to invest in wetsuits for surfing can choose from a variety of different types. Winter wetsuits have long sleeves and legs which help to keep the surfer warm, whereas summer wetsuits usually sport short sleeves and legs, and are suited to – you’ve guessed it – the summer months.
However, many European surfers, especially those in the UK, choose to wear a winter wetsuit all year round as they consider the sea to be too cold to brave wearing a summer or shorty wetsuit.
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