ASI Education: Surf Safety & Surfing Skill levels


Learning to surf is easier than ever.

We've developed 10 levels of surfing skill and knowledge, setting a new industry standard.

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Surf Safety and Awareness


Demonstrate surf awareness, safety and self-rescue skills to safely participate in activities in the surf environment.

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Beginner Surfer


Trim along on broken or peeling waves up to 1 ½ feet (½ metre)

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Intermediate Surfer


Perform top and bottom turns, cut-backs and re-entries in surf up to 3 feet (1 metre).

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Advanced Surfer


Perform a range of manoeuvres (round house cut-back, snap vertical re-entry, floater, tube) in 3 feet (1 metre) plus surf at different surf breaks.

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Elite Advanced Surfer


Demonstrate performing a whole range of manoeuvres (round house cut-back, snap vertical re-entry, floater, tube) in 6ft (2 metres) plus surf at surf breaks around the world.

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