It seems as though nearly everyone that resides on the west coast of the United States knows how to surf and has been surfing almost their entire lives. For many, surfing becomes a way of life; the connection between nature and man, a fine balance that is able to clear the mind of stress yet with a moment of arrogance that same fluid surface can throw the same person down into a face full of sand. For those who want to try their hand at this extreme sport, there are plenty of places to learn. The following top ten places to learn how to surf on the west coast all feature sandy bottoms, offshore winds, slow-moving waves, and relatively un-crowded spots; but remember that nature is fickle so keep your eye on current ocean conditions because what may have been a great learner’s surf yesterday may not necessarily be great today
10. Otter Rock Beach, Devil’s Punchbowl State Park, Otter Rock, OR
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