Check out the Surfing Tips page for must-know info, especially on etiquette. Lastly, a word about keeping Oregon beaches clean: Several times a year volunteers participate in organized beach clean-ups (SOLV).
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If you are a beginner, go to the Surfing Tips page for valuable info and then consult the Oregon Surf Guide pages for advice on where to surf.
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You'll learn surfing skills of course, but also how to read the ocean, the nuances of wave selection, surf etiquette, and how to stay the hell out of other surfers' way. Check the Tips page for info on general surf etiquette and surf forecasting. And check the Oregon Surf Guide pages for descriptions of our most popular breaks.