Today, surfing is one of the most popular and most preferred extreme sports in the world. It is done by riding the waves in the sea or the ocean by standing or lying on a surfboard.

This extreme sport, which is thought to have originated in the Southern Hemisphere in ancient times, was a necessity rather than entertainment or a hobby. Used as a way to return to the shore from the ships originally, surfing became a hobby with time and an official sport in 1920. While surfing is an extreme sport, it is one of the the most accessible and most common extreme sports. If you want to try this sport, read below to learn more about the different types of surfing.

1. Wave Surfing

If you want to surf, you will require some balance and durability. You should not lose your balance while standing on the surfboard and on the water. Before trying this sport, you should do some basic training that will improve your balance and endurance. You can prepare yourself for this extreme sport by going to surfing courses. When surfing, all you need is a surfboard. When you find the harmony between the sea and the wind, you can easily enjoy surfing.

2. Windsurfing

Windsurfing is different from wave surfing, and you don't need waves to do this sport. Again, the first important thing in windsurfing, is to keep your balance. You should place your legs on both sides of the the board and the sailing mast, and then stand up. A balanced bow is drawn and the sail in the water is pulled and brought to an upright position. After holding the rope in the sail by the right hand, pass it over your right hand with the left hand and grasp the fork point of the sail. Then the rope in the left hand is released. Slowly pull the pole towards us and make it stand upright against the water. Turn your body slightly towards the front of the board, with the pole upright. Hold the fork with your right hand and gently pull it in. The wind will slowly begin to fill your sail.

Most surfers prefer surfing just before the dawn and in the evenings. The wind and the waves are the most important elements of surfing. The majority of points favor winds blowing from the land, or no wind at all, and this is usually at dawn and dusk when the temperature of the water is similar to the temperature of the earth's surface. At dawn, temperatures are balanced and as a result, more undulating waters and waves are seen. Therefore, it is better if you choose to surf at dawn or just before nightfall for the best conditions.

Here are some best surfing locations in the world:

Lefkada Surfing ：Lefkada is a Greek island situated on the Ionian Sea where surfing is among the most popular activities.Vassiliki and Agios Ioannis Beaches are particularly famous spots for windsurfing.

Barcelona Surfing：Barcelona, Spain's most important port and trade center, is one of the most important and beautiful surfing areas in the world. You can go to this city with a unique culture and surf in the beautiful weather.

Dubai Surfing：Dubai is one of the 7 Emirates in the Arabian Peninsula. It is possible to surf in Dubai, in the city that attracts thousands of tourists every year with its developed economy and architecture.

London Surfing：London, the capital of the United Kingdom, attracts everyone's attention with its historical monuments and buildings, and its unique, magnificent architecture. You can also go to this city and try surfing with paddles.

Porto Pollo Surfing ：There are many breathtaking spots on the Italian island of Sardinia for windsurfing including Porto Pollo. The north of Sardinia is especially beaten by the mistral wind and as a consequence it raises the best and most surfable waves.