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Level 2 - Lower intermediate surf course
In Level 2, you will step up your surfing game and catch unbroken green waves! In this course, you’ll learn to position yourself at the peak, time your pop-up, and master your stance. Level 2 will get you well on your way to becoming a skilled and independent surfer. Ready to take your surfing to the next level? Let’s dive in!
The course
For beginners who want to surf green waves
This level is designed for you who have completed our Level 1 course or can catch and ride whitewater waves independently. Level 2 will focus on getting to the lineup (outside) and riding left and right waves. The instructor will create an encouraging learning platform that focuses on having as much fun as possible while still progressing in surfing.
Note for beginners: We strongly advise starting in Level 1 and learning all the fundamentals before heading into deeper water and surfing green waves! If you have never tried surfing before (this goes for you snowboarders and skaters too ☺), please believe us when we say that going back to basics is the best way to learn how to surf!
What you will learn
Catch and ride waves from the lineup
Now it’s time to surf from what's known as the lineup. We'll teach you how to catch green waves and ride along the face of the wave. In the lineup, there are both written and unwritten rules to follow, and we'll cover those (and much more!) at this level. Along the way, you'll improve your surfing and have a fantastic time while doing it!
Level 2: It’s time to level up
It’s time to build confidence in deeper waters, choose the right waves, and develop your decision-making skills in the lineup!
Skill level: Preparations for level 2
Waves type: 2 ft green, mellow, and beginner-friendly waves (knee-high to waist-high).
Mental preparation: Understand surfing safety, board control, and surfing etiquette.
Physical preparation: Work on or improve your paddling and endurance, as well as flexibility, to manage smooth pop-ups and weight transfers on the board.
Technical knowledge: Understand how to lie down, paddle, pop up, and balance on a surfboard (AKA foundational level 1 skills). Know how to ride the white water or knee-high green waves both left and right independently.
Requirements
Previous surfing experience. To join Level 2, you should have around one week of surfing experience requested (~8 surfing days) with a coach prior to starting this level, AKA not just board rentals or free surfing. This ensures you have a solid foundation in paddling, popping up, safety, and surf etiquette.
Basic Level 1 skills.
Swimming ability.
Minimum hours to complete this level
A minimum of 30 hours is recommended to fully complete Level 2 (typically achieved over 3 weeks or more).
We’ll focus on…
In Level 2, we focus on the transition from riding white water to catching green waves (unbroken waves). You’ll learn to fine-tune your skills and gain a deeper understanding of wave dynamics. Our instructors will give you individual feedback in and out of the water and guide you through:
Master when and how to stand up on the board, focusing on your position at the peak of the wave.
Learn how to get out to the lineup and manage how to do turtle rolls to get through waves.
Polish your pop-up technique and fix mistakes.
Develop the core elements of a solid stance—vision, posture, arm use, rotation, hips, compression, footwork, and weight transfer.
Learn to turn left and right with the right angle, improving your balance and control while riding the wave longer.
Strengthen your paddling technique to confidently catch 2ft (knee to waist-high) green waves.
Choose the right direction to turn.
Practice how to accelerate and slow down and how to control the finishing part of the ride.
Understand the four stages of a breaking wave.
Milestones for Level 2
Time to catch your first green waves and dive into the next chapter of your surfing journey! Here are the milestones we strive to tick off during your time as a Level 2 surfer:
How to catch and ride unbroken green waves with the assistance of a surf instructor.
Developed confidence and control in deeper water, different surf conditions, and lineup dynamics.
Improved board control, including stance, weight transfer, and turning.
Safe dismounts, turtle rolls, and navigating the lineup.
A deeper understanding of surf etiquette and correct behavior in the water.
The basic safety rules regarding equipment, crowds, and surf conditions.
Theory
A deeper understanding
Combining hands-on practice with a solid understanding of the theory makes it easier to grow as a surfer and to apply new techniques!
The lineup
Introduction to the lineup and the written and unwritten rules to follow when surfing in this area.
Surf safety, etiquette & priority rules
We cover topics on behaving in the water, crowd handling, positioning, pecking order, how to fall, and where to paddle back out without hurting yourself or others.
Ocean awareness
In this course, you'll no longer only be in the shallows on the inside sandbank but outside in deeper water. Therefore, we'll teach you everything you need to know about ocean safety and factors like rips, tides, waves, and how to ensure your safety in the ocean.
Spot guiding
Your surf instructor will take you to different spots according to the swell and weather conditions. This means you'll learn what spots work best on different tides, swell- and wind directions so you can spend your time surfing the best spots at the right times.
Individual feedback
The surf instructor will assess your progress and recommend adjustments to take your surfing to the next level.
Surfing green waves
The goal for this course is to become comfortable catching green waves on your own, standing up and surfing down the line, going left and right.
Surfing terms
Learn the language of surfing and develop a broader understanding of the jargon and culture.
Board control in the lineup
We'll help you refresh and tighten up your lineup game, ensuring you know how to position yourself on the board and in the lineup.
Techniques for passing through the waves
We’ll practice the turtle roll and the duck dive.
Surfboards
For level 2, we use 8’6 to 7’6 ft surfboards, according to your height and body structure.
Level up your surfing
Ready to leave the white water behind and catch your first green waves? At Level 2, we’ll help you take the next steps in your surf journey. You’ll start to refine your skills, learn wave selection, and gain more control on the face of the wave.
In Level 2, you’ll dive deeper into the techniques that turn you from a beginner to a lower intermediate surfer. You’ll begin catching unbroken green waves, learning when to pop up, and how to position yourself in the peak for the best ride. Our instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of turning on the wave, working on balance, and adjusting your stance to maintain control as you ride.
As you progress, you’ll focus on improving your paddling technique to catch green waves, refining your timing and board control. You’ll also start learning how to accelerate, slow down, and make turns on both the front side and back side while improving your confidence in deeper water.
Safety remains our top priority, and as you gain more experience in the lineup, we’ll work on surf etiquette, understanding currents, and knowing the right time to enter and exit the water. With ongoing support from your instructor, you’ll practice your turtle rolls, work on reading the waves, and master smooth transitions between rails.
By the end of Level 2, you'll feel more confident and independent in the water, able to ride green waves with control and style, and ready for even bigger challenges ahead! Let’s get ready to catch those green waves and level up your surfing!
Sustainability
The beach is our home. We are leaving it better than we found it.
We have made a commitment to our ocean, beaches and community. They are our playground, our home and our livelihood. We are going to leave them better than we found them. That means that all our employees, friends and guests helps out with recycling and taking other actions for the environment. Each week there are beach cleaning and recycling activities to ensure that our home stays the way it was supposed to be.