Most surfers will call an average height rather than basing a session on rogue set waves/ the biggest of the day. ... As a general rule, if it's only 1ft, it's pretty difficult to surf on, unless you longboard or are a lightweight grom/ shredding machine!

What size waves are Surfable?

GOOD WAVE HEIGHT FOR BEGINNER SURFERS? Generally speaking the smaller the better -- but not too small that you can't get moving. This usually means waves in the 1.5 - 2ft range (occasionally 3ft if you're up to it).

What height waves are Surfable?

The size of the wave, or swell height, is a measure in feet or meters. If the surf forecast says 1-3m (3-9ft), then it's usually a good time to go surfing. 3m waves are not appropriate for beginners, but experienced surfers take on waves of incredible height.