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 spot
Just a short five-minute drive from the retreat, Kudawella Beach is the perfect spot to learn and enjoy surfing away from the crowds of Hiriketiya’s main bay. With its laid-back atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and open space in the water, it offers an ideal setting for relaxed and enjoyable surf lessons.
Whether you’re standing on a board for the first time or looking to improve your skills, Kudawella gives you the space to learn at your own pace – surrounded by tropical nature and the sound of the ocean.
FIND YOUR LEVEL
LEVEL 1.1 : Total beginners
You have never tried surfing before, but you are able to swim.
At this stage our focus is on teaching you the fundamentals of surfing which includes a dry session on the beach focusing on:
– Introduction to the surf board and equipment
– Correct position on the board
– Paddling technique
– How to protect yourself, board and others in the water
– Surf etiquette
– Passing the white water
– Correct pop up
– Correct stance
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
Not sure which level is right for you? No worries! Our experienced instructors will assess your level when you arrive and make sure you’re placed in the group that best suits your experience and practice.
"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
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