What’s My Surfing Level
We've divided surfing performance into straightforward categories to help you identify your current skill level. Getting a second opinion from a friend who’s watched you surf can be helpful. Once you've determined your level, you can book a lesson that matches your experience and abilities.
Level 1: Beginner - The Early Days of Surfing
If you're just starting out, riding an 8ft or longer board, and catching mostly whitewater waves, our Level 1 Beginner Lessons at Sunshine Coast Elite Surf Coaching are tailored for you.
Main Areas of Focus:
Basic Ocean Safety
Prone Position
Catching Waves
Trim and Carve Exercises
Popping Up to Standing
Correct Stance on the Board
Controlling Your Surfboard In and Out of the Water
Level 2: Advanced Beginner - Moving Beyond the Basics
Once you’re consistently catching waves and confidently popping up to your feet, it's time to advance to our Level 2 Advanced Beginner sessions.
Main Areas of Focus:
Paddling Past the Broken Waves in Appropriate Conditions
Popping Up on Unbroken Waves
Turning the Board Left and Right
Angling Your Take Off
Correct Trim Position
Basic Surf Fitness
Level 3: Intermediate - Refining Your Skills
At Level 3, you likely have your own equipment or are close to getting it. You’ll feel confident surfing both left and right in head-high waves.
Main Areas of Focus:
Peak Positioning
Improving Wave Selection
Correct Body Positioning for Generating Speed
Trim Turn and Carve Turn Technique
Introduction to Essential Surfing Maneuvers: Bottom Turn, Cutback, and Re-entry
Awareness of Rips / Using Rips to your Advantage
Tide Knowledge
Understanding Equipment
Surf Forecasting
Level 4: Advanced - Mastering the Waves
By Level 4, you’ve likely settled on a board or two that suits your style, whether it’s a longboard, shortboard, or mini-mal. You feel confident paddling through overhead surf and have the fundamental surf maneuvers well-practiced. Our Advanced lessons focus on small groups or 1:1 sessions aimed at enhancing your speed, power, and flow.
Main Areas of Focus:
Advanced Wave Selection
Positioning to Maximize Wave Potential
Choice of Maneuver
Linking Turns to Improve Flow
Matching Skills to Conditions
Progressive Surf Techniques and Maneuvers
Competitive Surfing
