Staying warm when surfing in the winter

Surfing in the winter can be a test of a surfers dedication to the sport and tolerance of cold water. It is not pleasant and sometimes down right extreme. Sometimes winter rewards surfers with great waves and other times there are no waves.

There are many tricks and tips to staying warm and avoid hypothermia. Some of these tips are expensive such as an expensive and thick heated wetsuit. However, my favorite and free trick is “Stay Active – Stay Warm” By staying active you will stay warmer. So when it is cold stay active by catching a lot of waves or moving around the line-up. Staying warm will also keep you from cramping. The real trick to enjoying a cold winter surf session is to stay warm and active.