You can learn surfing easily as long as you set your mind to it. Keep in mind that surfboards are meant to float on the water and they have a natural gravity center. When you learn surfing, you will learn that if you lay in any surfboard, it will come to rest in the same way each time.
When learning how to surf, a great tip is to search for the balance point by laying on the board and making a mark right at your chin. Mark the spot with a magic marker of a bit of wax. This allows you to put your chin on the same spot each time to that the surfboard would react to your weight the same way. Pearling is when the board’s nose digs to the water and you have to move the location of your chin back. Adjust by sliding back an inch from the chin mark and make a mental note of it.
Never paddle with both arms simultaneously since this may cause the surfboard to speed up and slow down in water, and then you won’t be able to maintain constant speed through the water. Paddle with a crawl stroke always, alternating one arm and the other. The first time you try to sit on the board might be wobbly. The key is to stay calm or keep still. The less movement, the easier you can do this. Learn to stand up by putting your hands on the board beside your shoulders with palms down as if you are going to do a push up. Push the upper part of your body while sweeping your feet under you at the same time. Make certain your feet lay on the stringer.