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About Surf Wise

Surf Wise is a learn to surf program created by ASI.    It has been designed to make learning easy.   Its unique modularised program allows you to progress at your own pace to maximise your success.

Each level identifies different surfing skills and knowledge, based on the surfing knowledge and manoeuvres.

Surf Wise has learn to surf manuals and student workbooks, suitable for individuals or school groups.   

Learning outcomes align to the Australian Education Department VET standards, making it ideal for school sports programs.

Surf Wise is delivered by ASI Accredited Surf schools.   Now learning to surf is easy.

 

Surf Safety Level 1

ASI Surf Wise
Level 1 Surf Safety & Awareness

Understand the surf environment
Negotiate surf without board
Self rescue skills
Swim 50 metres

Beginner Surfer Level 2-3

ASI Surf Wise
Level 2 Beginner Surfer
Ride broken wave, straight to shore
Beach break with sand bottom
Surf 1 ½ ft 
Beginner soft board

ASI Surf Wise
Level 3 Beginner Surfer
Trim and ride wave on an angle
Beach break with sand bottom
Surf 1 ½ ft
Beginner soft board

Intermediate Surfer Level 4-6

ASI Surf Wise
Level 4 Intermediate Surfer
Trim on forehand and backhand, perform top and bottom turn (fore-hand)
Beach break. Surf 3ft
Fibreglass board
ASI Surf Wise
Level 5 Intermediate Surfer
Trim, top and bottom turn, with spray (forehand and backhand) linking manoeuvres, with control. 
Beach break. Surf 3ft
Fibreglass board

ASI Surf Wise
Level 6 Intermediate Surfer
Trim, Top turn, bottom turn, cut-back, with spray (forehand & backhand). Linking manoeuvres, with control.
Beach break.  Surf 3ft.
Fibreglass board

Advanced Surfer Level 7-9

ASI Surf Wise
Level 7 Advanced Surfer
Top turn, bottom turn, cut back, re-entry (forehand & backhand)
Fade, stall, roundhouse cut back, snap.
Beach break, reef break, river mouth break, point break.   
Surf up to 6ft.  Fibreglass board 
ASI Surf Wise
Level 8 Advanced Surfer
Top turn, bottom turn ,cut back, re-entry, fade, stall, roundhouse cut-back, snap, vertical re-entry, floater (forehand & backhand)
Beach break. Surf up to 6ft.  Fibreglass board

ASI Surf Wise
Level 9 Advanced Surfer
Top turn, bottom turn, cut back, re-entry (forehand & backhand)
Fade, stall, roundhouse cut-back, snap, vertical re-entry, floater (forehand & backhand), speed and power
Beach break, reef break, river mouth break, point break.
Surf up to 6ft. Fibreglass board

Elite-Advanced Surfer Level 10
ASI Surf Wise
Level 10 Elite-Advanced Surfer
Top turn, bottom turn, cut back, re-entry (forehand & backhand), 
fade, stall, roundhouse cut-back, snap, vertical re-entry, floater, tube, speed and power. Beach break, reef break, river mouth break, point break.  
Surf over 6ft.  Fibreglass board.