Kala Surf Camp - Surf Levels

The surf levels progress from beginner to advanced, with goals such as mastering pop-ups and bottom turns for beginners, positioning and top turns for intermediates, and advanced maneuvers like airs and snaps for experts.

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Surf Levels

Which surf level am I?

In the progression from beginner to advanced surfing levels, beginners at Level 1 aim to master skills like popping up on a hardboard, catching green waves unassisted, and performing bottom turns, while intermediates at Level 2 focus on improving positioning in the line-up, executing top turns, mastering paddle-outs in various conditions, and performing duck dives and cutbacks. Advanced surfers at Level 3, primarily shortboarders, are adept at surfing independently, seeking to enhance their skills with advanced maneuvers such as airs, 360s, snaps, and perhaps even experiencing getting barreled.

LEVEL 1

Beginner (small green waves)

On the first day of the Kala Surf School program, we will be learning all about balance and how to stand up on the surfboard.

We will start off with a fun pool session where we can practise our balance and get comfortable on the board.

After getting comfortable we will head straight to the beach and try our new skills in the ocean. It's important to have good balance when surfing, so this session will help us build our core strength and coordination.

Goals to reach the next level:

Can Pop-Up on a Hardboard

Knows how to paddle out in harder conditions

Can catch green waves without push

Can do bottom turn

Can ride up and down on a wave

Can ride a green wave left and right

LEVEL 2

Intermediate (green waves)

On the second day of the program at Kala Surf School, we will be focusing on learning how to paddle and catch our own whitewash waves without any help.

You will be taught all the techniques and skills needed to paddle efficiently and catch those awesome waves.

You won't need anyone to give you a push anymore because you will be doing it all by yourself!

Goals to reach the next level:

Can position yourself in the line-up

Can do top turn

Can paddle out at any conditions

Can do duck dive

Can do cutback

LEVEL 3

Advanced (shortboarders)

On the third day of the program at Kala Surf School, you will have the exciting opportunity to learn how to turn and catch your very first small green waves.

The instructors will guide you step by step, teaching you the techniques to navigate the waves and make those awesome turns. By the end of the day, you'll be amazed to see on our video analysis how much progress you've made and the confidence you've gained in riding the waves.

Get ready for an unforgettable day of surfing and some nice videos and pictures to take home!