Surf Level
What’s My Surf Level?
To make sure you get the most out of your retreat, we use 5 simple surf levels – based on where you're at now, and where you're headed next.
Level 1 – Beginner
I know how to:
I'm surfing for the first time or still practicing in white water.
I want to learn how to:
Control my board, stand up safely (pop-up) and surf my first green waves.
Level 2 – Lower Intermediate
I know how to:
Get up and surf white water or unbroken waves.
I want to learn how to:
Paddle into the lineup by myself, catch unbroken waves, and surf both frontside and backside along the wave (taking direction); feel confident in waist-high waves.
Level 3 – Intermediate
I know how to:
Paddle out safely and surf unbroken waves frontside and backside.
I want to learn how to:
Do bottom and top turns on both sides in chest-high waves.
Level 4 – Upper Intermediate
I know how to:
Do bottom and top turns, both frontside and backside, in chest-high waves.
I want to learn how to:
Build up speed, link turns and do cutbacks back into the white water.
Level 5 – Advanced
I know how to:
Generate speed, combine maneuvers, and master controlled cutbacks.
I want to learn how to:
Surf steeper, more powerful waves, perform vertical maneuvers, and tackle barrels.
