Surf Wise Level 2 Beginner Surfer

Overview

Surf Wise Beginner Level 2 identifies the core skills you must have to start surfing waves. It’s where you start feeling the excitement of real wave riding — and where your Surf Wise journey truly begins.

Aim

Ride a broken wave straight into the shore in surf up to 1 ½ ft.

Locations and Conditions

• Gentle breaking waves of white water less than 1 ½ feet (½ metre)

• Sandy beach and ocean floor with even gradient (no rocks or reef)

• Water depth of chest deep or less

• Free from rocks

• Free from rips and currents

• No dumping shore break

• Wind less than 20 kilometres per hour (approx. 12.5 miles per hour)

Equipment

• Beginner softboard with soft fins

• Leash

Knowledge & Skills

Surf Safety

• Swim 50 metres

• Able to tread water for 5 minutes

Surfing Environment

• Identify surfing hazards

• Identify suitable weather conditions for surfing

• Identify the types of waves suitable for surfing

• Choose a safe surfing location

• Identify how to look after the surfing environment

Equipment

• Choose a beginners surfboard

• Wax, care, carry and store your board

• Identify types of wetsuits and surf clothing, when to wear these

Surfing Skills

• Choose a safe place to enter the water

• Negotiate small waves using a variety of techniques

• Paddle the board in trim

• Turn the surfboard in a sitting position

• Use safe wipe-out and dismount techniques

• Identify correct surfing etiquette

Surfing Manoeuvres

• Select, catch and ride broken waves, going straight to shore, with safety
  

The Surf Wise Level 2 Beginner Course

Duration:
5 sessions (1- 2 hrs each session)  + practice 
It will take approximately 10-20 hours of additional practice to learn these skills.

Resources
ASI Learn to Surf for Beginners manual
ASI Learn to Surf for Level 3 Beginners student workbook or logbook

Certificate Issued
ASI Level 2 Beginner Surfer Participation Certificate

Delivered by: ASI Accredited Surf Schools.  Find Schools