What the hell is the pocket (and why you should stay in it)

Ever heard a surfer say, “Stay in the pocket,” and wondered if they meant their board shorts? In today’s episode, we unpack what “the pocket” means in surfing, where the phrase may have come from, and why it’s one of the most important—and misunderstood—concepts for beginner surfers. It’s not just a spot on the wave; it’s the key to speed, flow, and riding with the wave’s energy instead of fighting it.