cross-shore to Cross-off for wave riding (waves are smoother and allows top turns to be more easily vert and faster too)

cross-shore to cross-on for jumping. usually more consistent wind when onshore so easy to build up speed

I personally like sailing in cross-on waveriding as well, like the backhand sailing in these conditions. I would suggest as you are just starting out that you focus on an Cross-onshore breeze - if something goes wrong the wind and waves will blow you in

Lucky on the MNC Phil that we both have so many spots between cross off to cross on - we are blessed !!!!!

Scenario: If standing on a beach that faces dead east, and you are facing and looking out to the ocean then the following would be the case.

A NE wind would be cross-onshore and you would feel it blowing into your left side and face at a 45 degree angle.

A N breeze is cross Shore and would be blowing at you from the left and going straight down the beach

Cross off would be a NW, and would be blowing from the left at 45% hitting your back and side.

Damn I hope that made sense Phil.

Given the direction that Kauli dropping in on the opening sequence (and struggling a little dropping straight down), and the direction of the guy sailing out in the background of the opening sequence, and the spray coming off the wave in following sequences I would say more cross-off, like our NW

Top vid though, how long are the rides