01
Right of Way
The surfer closest to the breaking peak has priority. Everyone else pulls back — no exceptions, no matter how good the wave looks.
Surf Etiquette & Safety
The lineup runs on unwritten rules. Learn them before your first paddle out and you'll be welcome anywhere in the world.
02
Never Drop In
Taking off in front of someone already riding ruins their wave and risks a collision. Look both ways before you commit.
03
Paddle Wide
Paddling out? Go around the breaking section, never straight through the middle of the lineup or across a rider's line.
04
Don't Snake
Repeatedly paddling around someone to claim inside position is the fastest way to lose the lineup's respect.
05
Hold Your Board
Your board is a loose missile. Never ditch it when someone is behind you — duck dive or turtle roll instead.
06
Respect the Locals
New spot? Watch from the beach, take fewer waves than you give, and say hello. Humility travels well.
Before every session
Check the tide and swell, identify the rips and your exit points, tell someone where you're surfing, and never paddle out beyond the conditions you can comfortably swim in without a board.