SURF Coaching
Start your surf journey in Bali
Experience beginner-friendly surf coaching in Hiriketiya and build confidence in the water with expert guidance every step of the way. Benefit from personalized instruction, local expertise, and waves perfectly matched to your skill level.
We will take you to the best surf spots suited to your level, ensuring every session in the water is memorable and fun. Our surf coaching programs help you improve your skills in a supportive way while exploring some of the most beautiful waves the island has to offer.
You will enjoy plenty of time in the water, along with video analysis and surf theory classes to track your progress to make the most of your surfing adventure.
max. 4:1 ratio
CERTIFIED local SURF COACHES
PERSONALIZED feedback
High-quality EQUIPMENT
BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
Video analysis & Surf theory
Each surf session is progressive and goal-oriented, allowing every student to develop their skills step by step. Participants are carefully grouped according to their surfing ability, so everyone can learn alongside surfers of a similar level. At the end of each session, your instructor will provide personalized feedback, reviewing your progress and reinforcing the new techniques introduced during the beach briefing.
Our maximum student-to-instructor ratio is 4:1, allowing for individual attention at all times. This means you’ll never have to wait for others to catch up or worry about being left behind. Instead, you’ll progress at your own pace with focused coaching throughout every session.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Surf coaching with an ISA certified, local coach
- Transfers to and from the camp
- All surf equipment, including a rash vest
- Video analysis and surf theory classes
- Surfboard insurance (covering damages up to 10 Euro)
your first surf lesson
Some people feel completely at home in the ocean, while others are a little nervous about their first waves. No matter where you start, one thing is always the same: your first surf session is an unforgettable experience.
Your lesson begins on the beach, where your instructor will introduce you to surf safety, paddling technique, and the perfect pop-up. Once you’re ready, you’ll head into the water together. Your coach stays by your side, offering guidance, encouragement, and hands-on feedback throughout the session.
Learning to surf is all about practice and enjoying the process – there’s no pressure, only progress. At the end of your lesson, your instructor will review what you’ve learned, celebrate your achievements, and help you prepare for the next steps in your surfing journey.
video analysis & surf theory
Learning doesn’t stop once you leave the water. Alongside plenty of surf time, you’ll also take part in theory sessions and personalized video analysis designed to accelerate your progress.
During the video review, our experienced coaches will analyze your surfing in detail, highlighting what you’re doing well and identifying the key areas for improvement. Seeing yourself surf is one of the fastest ways to refine your technique and build confidence.
Best of all, you’ll receive your personalized surf videos to take home – so you can track your progress, relive your best waves, and share your surfing journey with your loved ones.
Our surf spots
Kudawella beach?
FIND YOUR LEVEL
LEVEL 1.1 : Total beginners
LEVEL 1.2 : Beginner who has tried surfing a couple of times before
This is a challenging stage for both – you and our coaches – because in some surf schools you had before, the techniques used differ from the ones that we use. Therefore, we stick with the ISA method of teaching.
At this stage, we focus on:
– Reviewing the basics with you and comparing it with the methods you learned before (level 1.1)
– Working on your stance for more balance and improving on your pop up and paddling technique
– Teaching you on the basic stages of a wave and the shape of a wave at the particular beach
– Talk about positioning in the line up to catch unbroken waves
– How to do the angle take off and get into an unbroken wave to the left or right
– Learning how to slow down or accelerate according to the section of the wave
– Correct stance
LEVEL 1.3 : Advanced beginner
You have surfed more than a couple of days by now and understand the wave and board mechanics and you feel comfortable in the water most of the time.
You have more control on catching the waves and your stance, but only able to go straight.
At this stage we focus on:
– Reviewing the basics of level 1.1 & 1.2
– Working on wave reading and positioning in the line up
– Improving on the angle take off and stance
– Learning the basics of trimming on a wave
LEVEL 2.1 : Beginner intermediate surfer
At this stage, you have pretty good control over your paddling, are able to go out the back and catch unbroken waves and go left or right. You also understand about the waves, surfing and ocean conditions.
– Generating speed on the wave
– Improving on the wave reading ability
– Duck-diving
– Improving the stance for more mobility
– Bottom turn & top turn fundamentals
LEVEL 2.2 : Advanced intermediate surfer
At this stage, you have very good control over your board, are able to make turns to change the direction. You are also riding a short board or a mini-mal surf board.
We will focus on:
– Surfing & Speeding down the line on different type of waves
– Correct positioning to catch different types of waves
– Learning to cutback
– Technical analysis of your top turn and bottom turn
– Small floaters to pass the sections
– Duck dive improvement
If you aren’t sure what level you are, have no fear! Our instructors will assess your level once you arrive and alocate you to the correct group.
"Just take your time - wave comes. Let the other guys go, catch another one."
– Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968)
Native Hawaiian competition swimmer who popularized the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The lesson time is usually fixed the night before, making it easier for the planning. The timing depends on the best surf conditions for your level.
Usually for the Level 1 surfers, we use the soft tops for the first days, before we can call yourself an advanced beginner and the instructor decides for you the hard tops. For level 2 sand above, there is a range of hard tops which we can select from.
If you’re having your first go at surfing or have had a lesson or two in the past, we will start from the basics.
The basics include introduction to the surf board, the surfing spot, a warm up, a dry session on the beach explaining the basics of the pop up and safety techniques, and then going to catch the first waves in our sub-tropical waters.
Every morning we will do a surf check online and with our local surfing friends and decide which beaches to head to. This will depend on factors such as your ability level and the swell conditions. This means that the chances are high that you’ll have ideal conditions whatever level of surfer you are.
Few surf spots near our Uluwatu camp :
- Baby Padang Padang
- Padang Padang
- Uluwatu
- Bingin
- Dreamland
- Balangan
- Thomas Beach
- Sanur
- Nusa Dua
Your instructor brings you to the surf spot which brings the best conditions. After an effective warm up your surf coach will show you teach you and help you to improve your techniques. Have the time of your life! After 4 hours (driving included) the surf session is over. You collect your board and the equipment and leave the beach together with your group to go back to the Surf & Yoga Camp.
You definitely have a special connection with your own board, therefore if it’s convenient for you, we suggest that you bring your own board.
Yes, the surf board is included in the lesson for the duration of the surf class. We also provide you with the rash guard.
The surf camp will cover minor damages to surfboards up to a maximum of 500k IDR per incident. Any additional repair costs beyond this amount will be the sole responsibility of the customer. Customers are advised to handle the equipment with care to avoid unnecessary expenses.
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THE RETREAT
From sunrise sessions to sunset stories, every moment at our surf camp feels like coming home to a family that shares your passion.
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