There are thousands of factors to run over in your head before surfing. As a beginner they can feel overwhelming. However just like most sports, the more you practice and the better you get the more natural this list of factors become. As a beginner in surfing I went out with friends. “It is never a good idea to go out into the waters that don't have other people or even surfers in them. It can be very dangerous and mean that waves are not great that day” says Tessa (personal interview 1). Just like in sports surfing can be a team effort. They help teach beginners and help other surfers when they can't seem to catch a wave. Surfing is just like a community. In this community there are few things important besides the waves and the their boards.