CHOOSE YOUR SURF SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
You are just starting to play in white water waves, but aren’t comfortable going beyond chest-deep water. You struggle to catch white water waves and don’t really understand how to read the ocean to select and catch waves on your own. You haven’t yet mastered stalling and accelerating the surfboard or turning it intentionally. Your functional surf stance needs refinement. And as for paddling — whew. You find it so challenging, you can’t even think to crack a smile. Sound like you? Well don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Intermediate
You are just now starting to experience the stoke of catching unbroken waves and can comfortably stand on the board. While you may not have yet mastered the skills to paddle through the white water efficiently and safely, you can get out there… eventually. You still struggle to understand how to read and time waves, and you may not know the difference between trimming and carving turns. We understand because we’ve been there before; don’t sweat it, in no time we will have you Smiling While You Paddle.
Surfing Fundamentals
Skill Level
Beginner, you are playing in the white water.
What You’ll Learn
We are passionate and professional surf instructors that care about you and your surf goals. In our instruction, we do not skip any steps. In addition to teaching you the skills necessary to ride waves, we also impart the following:
- How to choose and manage the appropriate equipment
- Ocean wave knowledge (how waves form, and the different types that exist)
- Surf etiquette, history, and culture
- How to be a benevolent ocean steward.
Check out the resources below to start your learn to surf journey with us!
Intermediate Surfer
Skill Level
Intermediate, you are comfortably standing on the board and learning to catch unbroken (blue/green waves).
What You’ll Learn
You are just now starting to experience the stoke of catching unbroken waves. Now it’s time to better understand the following:
- How to generate and read a surf report
- Paddle technique and proficiency
- How to stand correctly and turn your board with purpose
That’s where we come in. You now need to learn about wave knowledge as well as improve your understanding of surf etiquette and the different types of surf breaks to get you to the next level. You might even consider starting a surf fitness program to build your strength and flexibility!
Bodysurfing
Bodysurfing is a great way to gain confidence and awareness in the ocean by learning how to swim through the impact zone and surf waves in the simplest way possible — without a surfboard. Learn essential ocean knowledge, including how to avoid potential hazards such as rip currents, stingrays, and other marine life to identify a safe zone to enter the ocean, how to swim out through and dive under waves in the impact zone, and how to ride waves back to shore using nothing more than your body. Is your interest piqued? Look no further!
coming soon!
Free Series
Learn to Surf | “The Bodhi Path”
Get detailed and step-by-step surf instruction with Bodhi Surf instructor, Spencer Dunlap. The Bodhi Path is the same curriculum that our students follow during a week-long Bodhi Sessions: Adult Surf + Yoga Camp. Experience a taste of our award-winning Costa Rican surf and yoga camp experience, right from your living room today.
In this series, you’ll learn:
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