You’re not to old to come back to surfing

One of the most common things I hear from women is this. I used to surf but life got busy. I feel nervous paddling out now. I do not feel like I fit anymore.

If that sounds familiar, I want you to know something. You are not too late. You are right on time.

Returning to surfing later in life looks different for everyone. For some, it starts with a short paddle and a few deep breaths. For others, it means sitting on a board and letting the ocean hold you. There is no correct way to come back.

Just having a chat in the surf can feel good!

What often holds women back is not ability. It is confidence. It is fear of judgement. It is the feeling of being the odd one out in the lineup.

That is exactly why women surf retreats and surf community days exist at Sea Her Rise. We create safe, supportive surf environments where women can return to surfing at their own pace, surrounded by others who understand the nerves and the joy that come with it.

You do not have to be fit. You do not have to be fearless. You just have to feel the pull of the ocean.

Surfing is not something you grow out of. It is something you grow back into.

Gentle ways to return to surfing

• Start with smaller days and softer waves
• Surf with people who feel safe and encouraging
• Let go of how you think you should surf
• Give yourself permission to take breaks
• Celebrate simply being in the water

If part of you has been missing the ocean, that feeling is worth listening to.
Sea Her Rise offers surf community days and surf retreats for women returning to surfing or finding their way back after a break.

You can take a look at what is coming up and join us when the timing feels right for you.