[header] How to surf [title] Rent a soft surfboard your first time out. [step] Don't invest in your own surfboard if you've never tried surfing before. At most beaches good for surfing, rental spots will be available close to the beach, offering reasonably cheap rental options, by the hour or by the day. 
[substeps] You'll usually be able to choose between fiberglass boards and soft surfboards, sometimes called " soft tops " or " foamies. " soft surfboards are lightweight and much cheaper than epoxy or fiberglass boards.