{"id":134612,"date":"2025-05-20T16:53:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T16:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escueladesurfsopelana.com\/?p=134612"},"modified":"2025-11-14T07:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T07:50:20","slug":"sun-protection-surfing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escueladesurfsopelana.com\/en\/sun-protection-surfing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Skin from the Sun While Surfing"},"content":{"rendered":"

At <\/span>Pe\u00f1a Txuri Surf Eskola<\/b>, we know that surfing is more than a sport: it’s a constant connection with the sea, the wind… and the sun. That’s why protecting your skin from the sun becomes an absolute priority, both for our students and for our team.<\/span><\/p>\n

SURF LESSONS FOR KIDS<\/a><\/p>\n

We spend many hours outdoors, even on cloudy days, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that the sun doesn’t let up. Here we share our most valuable tips for taking care of your skin like true surfers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it so important to protect your skin from the sun while surfing?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Water acts as a mirror that reflects the sun’s rays, multiplying their effect on our skin. Add to that the wind, salt, and friction with the board, and you have a cocktail that can damage even the most resistant skin.<\/span>
\nGood protection not only prevents sunburn, but also avoids long-term problems such as premature aging, sun spots or, in more serious cases, skin cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n

SURF LESSONS FOR ADULTS<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunscreen: what do we use at Pe\u00f1a Txuri?<\/b><\/h2>\n

At the school, we always recommend using <\/span>broad-spectrum sunscreen<\/b> with SPF 50 or higher, covering both UVA and UVB rays. We find <\/span>mineral sunscreen sticks<\/b> especially effective because they:<\/span><\/p>\n