In order to enjoy waves at all, you first have to make it past the white water rollers. It is therefore helpful to look for channels where there are practically no waves, or where the waves are smaller. If these are not available, you can paddle through the impact zone (danger zone where the wave breaks) lying down or sitting up. Timing is now required. After a wave set (three to five larger waves) there is often a short wave break - this is a favourable time to get behind the white water zone without any obstacles. In order to cross the waves safely, you should approach the wave head-on (feet parallel) at some speed (90-degree angle) and first shift your weight backwards and then forwards when crossing the wave (the surf stance helps with larger rollers).
