Is it safe to surf after it rains? How does surfing after a heavy rainfall affect your health? Make no mistake: the risk is much greater than the reward. It’s hard to be out of the water when the waves are picture-perfect, and the lineup is empty. But if rain has just fallen, you might just stay where you are. It’s a classic dilemma; one that has been rumored in the surfing community for a couple of decades. What are the risks of contracting diseases after it rains? Should you postpone a surf session just because it’s raining?

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Why you shouldn’t surf after it rains

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