A base setting of 60fps will work well for surfing, however, using 120fps gives you even more scope for slow-motion replay. That’s particularly helpful if you’re new to surfing and you don’t stand-up for long. It’s also good for capturing turns or water spray.

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GoPro wrist straps are among the most straightforward and portable GoPro accessories for travel. Still, they don’t have to be anything like the simple (and relatively unreliable) wrist straps that tend to come with other cameras. GoPro cameras are waterproof up to 33 feet in depth. However, the tiny cameras do not float. Some divers learn this the hard way. You need to avoid opening your GoPro’s ports when it’s wet. Make sure that the battery is fully charged and the card is freshly formatted. This will give you the maximum possible recording time. If you desperately want to continue recording once the card is full or the battery is dead, paddle in, dry the camera carefully and change the card/battery.

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When looking for the ultimate sea shooting experience, look no further than the Mudder floatation wrist strap. The lightweight device attaches to your wrist snugly.

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The Avorast hand wrist strap is best for attaching cameras, phones, and other gadgets you use in precarious places to get the perfect shot. Shooting from just one angle usually results in quite a dull surf video. For the best results catch a few waves changing the camera angle every two or three waves. Aim to get footage of yourself, the direction you’re riding in, the waves and maybe looking one side or the other. Not all of the best GoPro accessories for travel are nifty gadgets — and these basics are also likely to turn out to be the GoPro travel accessories you rely on most. You can insert the official GoPro anti-fog inserts into any GoPro dome to stop condensation from ruining your footage.The durability of a GoPro adhesive mount also has a lot to do with manufacturing quality — and to keep your GoPro safe, you’ll want the best. Experienced travel vloggers and athletes swear by 3M adhesive mounts for GoPro cameras, including the Hero 9 and almost any other model, because they can withstand almost anything if you mount them correctly. Lighting is key to good underwater photography and GoPros aren't that good in really low light, e.g. UK diving, so you'll need additional lighting that is very wide-angle. The best lights are very expensive; many times the price of the GoPro camera. A hand or wrist mount makes a great choice when using your GoPro to video surfing. It keeps your hands free to grasp your board or paddle and the camera is safe.