I've surfed a lot of the spots around SoCal and never had a problem with any kind of aggression. There are plenty of guides to surfing etiquette out on the 'net

I've surfed a lot of the spots around SoCal and never had a problem with any kind of aggression. There are plenty of guides to surfing etiquette out on the 'net and if you read them and take the lessons to heart, the odds of you having a real problem with anyone (at least here in SoCal) are slim to none. Basically, don't be a kook - be respectful and friendly, and you'll find the surfing community out here is a lot more welcoming than you might think.