Surfing

Dangers As with all water sports, surf kayaking carries inherent risks. Participants should gain experience in various swell heights, and wear suitable safety equipment. One should wear a helmet, and suitable PFD. The dangers of cold water immersion, leading to Hypothermia should be addressed by wearing a Wetsuit, Drysuit, or other suitable insulation. Sea kayak touring sees many injuries associated with accidents in the 'Surf Zone'.[2] Techniques used in landing loaded sea kayaks through surf generally involve following behind the crest of a wave to avoide broaching in following seas. It is very helpful for the sea kayaker who wishes to land through surf to develop a very strong "low brace" in which he/she leans out to sea on the flat blade of the paddle, thereby providing support and hopefully avoiding have the kayak flipped toward the beach. When kayak surfing in areas frequented by traditional surf boarders, follow surf zone ethics (do not drop in or snake waves, and give right of way). If possible consider paddling a break free of surf boarders. Collisions between other surf kayaks boats or surf boarders can cause significant injury.[3]. It is suggested that novice surf kayakers select breaks which are small and gentle (just look for the typical beginner spots that novice surfers frequent). Also, because it is fairly easy to paddle a kayak several miles in search of waves, the surf kayaker can often explore sections of the coastline which are inaccessible to the average board surfer. At least one surf kayaking death has been recorded: A 27 year old male died while kayak surfing on Bastendorf Beach, Oregon. He was surfing alone, and was wearing a helmet, PFD, medium weight insulation. He was known as an experienced paddler.[

Warning: This spot is very dangerous and has killed several people due to how shallow the wave break (even when the waves are not that big)

If you want to miss tourist season, but still do some great surfing visit in November. It's right before all the tourists arrive, so you have a better chance of getting to know the locals and beaches to yourself.