From Beginner to Intermediate surfer

Have you just learnt how to stand up on a board and catching waves on the whitewash, but still wanting to learn more? Wondering how to take the next steps in surfing.

Great feelings after a private surf lesson in Canggu

What do you need to know before going from beginner to intermediate surfer?

There are many factors to take into account when learning how to progress in surfing like what type of surf spot is best for your level, the equipment soft top or hard top, and also knowing the basic safety of surfing, not to endanger yourself or others.

Learning how to surf is supposed to be fun but also challenging, like learning any new skill. You need to both learn the different steps of catching a wave but also working on your paddling strength, which will take a while. But how can you learn all the things about surfing when just starting the sport? To get familiar with everything we recommend that you take lessons through a private instructor or a surf camp, in Bali you can get surf lessons almost on every beach that has consistent waves.

For most people catching the waves is the most difficult part, because of learning how to time the paddling but also how to be around the other people in the line up. It is not easy to learn a skill alone with other people around you, so the instructor gives you space to focus on learning how to surf and forgetting about your surrounding.

Beginner surf spot in Canggu

Learn to surf in Canggu

There are differences between every surf spot, which means some spots are great beginner spots, where the waves are small and mellow, or bigger powerful waves, which are great when wanting to learn more advanced surf tricks. In Canggu area are plenty of different waves for every level, with most being a beach break. Even though the swell might be large there is always some spots that are hidden away from the big waves.

Checking out the surf spot before entering the water

In the end going from a beginner to an intermediate surfer, varies on how quick you learn how to get out into the water and understand the surf spot and how many hours you can put down for surfing. It is super though on the physique in the beginning before your muscles gets used to surfing, so you cannot spend hours in the water because you will be super exhausted. So enjoy the different steps of learning how to surf, and if you are interested in knowing more about the technique check out our surf lessons.

See you out surfing,

Nyangko.