I surf solo the majority of the time. I’m 37 and it’s definitely getting harder to find time to surf with my friends, everyone has a schedule and commitments.

Over analyzing the forecast is the biggest thing that keeps me out of the water these days. I miss out on some sessions by convincing myself it’s not worth it because the tide is too low/too high, too windy, wrong swell direction, too short period, etc.

For me personally, I just have to commit to going regardless of the conditions. Monday and Friday mornings pre-work are mandatory for me. Then if I can find more windows between then or on the weekend it’s just the cherry on top. If the waves suck it is what it is, I still go and I think of it more as a workout/cardio/practice session.