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What surf level are you?

We help women of all levels wherever they are on their surfing journey.

What surf level are you?

We love to teach women of all ages and abilities to surf! But to ensure we can build confidence safely, we need to know where you're currently at. If you have any questions, or if you're not sure what category to select, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Surf Getaways  |  Surf Levels

INTRO
BEGINNER

INTERMEDIATE SURF LEVEL

Your Surf Level is intermediate if you can comfortably stand on a board, are confident paddling and changing direction in white water waves and you can catch waves unassisted in broken and unbroken waves.

EXPERIENCES

Bali
Byron Bay

Fiji
Margaret River

Mexico

Newcastle
Noosa

Maldives

 

CLINICS

All locations
Private lessons

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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  • Improved paddling and positioning techniques required to catch unbroken waves

  • Control and changing speed and direction of the board

  • Develop a functional stance for building power and stability

  • Negotiate wave zone-paddling, reading the waves/surfers, exit strategy when required

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INTRO / BEGINNER SURF LEVEL

If you've never surfed before or have limited experience, then this is your level. You'll need to be able to swim and float unassisted and want a fun, empowering experience / holiday in a safe and supportive environment.

EXPERIENCES

Bali
Byron Bay
Margaret River

Mexico

Newcastle
Noosa

 

CLINICS

All locations
Private lessons

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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  • Board control in shallow water

  • Paddling and catching white water waves unassisted

  • Standing on white water waves-pop up technique

  • Reading the ocean-weather, tides, rips

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INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE SURF LEVEL

Advanced Intermediate means you're a medium to strong paddler and can consistently catch and ride unbroken waves along the face unassisted. You'll also be able to stand and confidently change the direction and speed of the board, turtle roll and navigate oncoming waves. 

EXPERIENCES

Bali
Byron Bay

Fiji
Margaret River

Mexico

Newcastle
Noosa

Maldives

Samoa

 
CLINCS

All locations
Private lessons

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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  • Positioning: find the fastest trimming line

  • How what and when to perform carving turns e.g. cutbacks

  • Take off- angle take offs to position high line as well as faded take off

  • Manoeuvre decision making- where and when to set up and execute cut backs, bottom turns, floaters, re-entries and walking the board

  • Duck diving and advanced turtle roll

HIGH PERFORMANCE SURF LEVEL

For women who are confident and experienced surfers, this is your level. You'll be a strong paddler, have a high level of surfing ability and be proficient in carving. 

EXPERIENCES

Byron Bay
Maldives


CLINCS

Byron Bay on request
Private lessons

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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  • Performing committed manoeuvres in the critical part of the wave with speed, power and flow

  • Focus on personal strengths and weaknesses through building knowledge from the latest high performance coaching techniques

  • Improve individual skills through planned goal setting

  • Build confidence in larger and/or more powerful waves

ADVANCED

ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS SAYS

Awesome People. Awesome experience. Loads of fun. I learnt so much about surfing and myself.. Serena is the best.. she knows her stuff she loves what she does and it shows... great vibes.. Surfing, Yoga, amazing food and amazing accommodation.."

Amanda - Byron Bay

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