Surfing

Surfing is an activity that Zois can perform in the city of Bliss Bay. It involves riding waves on a surfboard and helps level up the Fitness skill. Zois may develop Urges to surf, especially if they have the Life of Excitement Desired Life.

Requirements

To unlock the ability to surf, a Zoi must meet the following requirements:

• Fitness Level: Must be at least Level 3.
• Age: Must be a Young Adult or older.

Where to Surf

Surfing is only available in Bliss Bay. It can be performed along the coastline on the western side of the map, specifically noted as the Muscle Beach region Surfboards can be found lying on the beach in this area. Players do not need to buy a surfboard to participate.

• As of the Early Access release, surfing is not available in Dowon.

How to Surf

1. Requirements: Ensure the Zoi is a Young Adult or older and has reached Level 3 in the Fitness skill (see How to Raise Fitness below).
2. Locate a Surfboard: Go to the beach on the western coast of Bliss Bay and find a surfboard.
3. Choose a Board Near Water: Select a surfboard that is positioned close to the sea. Surfboards located further up the beach may not offer the 'Surf' option. Some sources noted usable boards near the water having a blue and white pattern.
4. Practice (If Needed): Interact with the surfboard. Initially, only practice options like 'Practice Good Posture' or 'Practice Paddling' might be available. Select one of these.
   • Note: Some reports indicate that the 'Surf' option may become available immediately after practicing just once.
5. Select 'Surf: Once the requirements are met and any necessary practice is completed, interact with a suitable surfboard near the water again. The 'Surf' option should now be available. Select it to begin surfing.

How to Raise Fitness

Reaching Fitness Level 3 is necessary to unlock surfing. The Fitness skill can be raised through several methods:

• Practicing on a Surfboard: Using the Practice Good Posture or Practice Paddling interactions on surfboards found on the beach increases the Fitness skill.
• Using Fitness Equipment: Interacting with fitness equipment (which can be purchased in Build Mode and placed at home, or found elsewhere) raises the Fitness skill. Examples include Yoga Mats, Dumbbells, Treadmills, Punching Bags, Barbells etc.
• Yoga: Performing yoga can increase Fitness.
• Reading Fitness Novels
• Surfing: Actively performing the 'Surf' action itself contributes to leveling up the Fitness skill.

Notes

• Board Location Matters: Only surfboards close enough to the water will provide the Surf interaction. Boards further from the shore might only allow practice.
• Potential Bug: Occasionally, Zois may become stuck below ground level after surfing. If this happens, use the 'Emergency Rescue' option from the Psycat Guide menu to reset the Zoi.