Second Wave: It's Never Too Late to Learn to Surf

By Michael Griffin

A clear, encouraging guide for anyone who wants to take up surfing at any age. Written by an author who began surfing in his fifties - and who brings together learning psychology, mindset, and practical skill development - Second Wave: It's Never Too Late to Learn to Surf offers a grounded, realistic pathway into the world of surfing for adult learners.
This book explains surfing through the lens of how adults learn physical skills. It blends practical instruction with mindset strategies and real stories from surf camps, travel, and the ups and downs of learning later in life.
Inside, readers will find: practical guidance on paddling, pop-ups, timing, and wave selectionclear explanations of how adults learn physical skills - and how to use that knowledge to progressmindset tools for dealing with hesitation, fear, and self-doubtrealistic expectations for the early months of surfingsimple ways to practise deliberately so each session builds confidenceinsights into reading the ocean and choosing conditions that support learningAlongside the instruction, the book includes personal stories - sometimes inspiring, sometimes humbling - that show what it's really like to take up surfing later in life. These experiences are woven naturally into the teaching, offering readers both guidance and reassurance.
If you've ever wanted to surf but felt unsure where to begin, this book provides a thoughtful, practical, and relatable starting point - written by someone who has walked the same path.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H7M5VHST
• ISBN13: 9798185513057
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"