You have it’s your first time surfing or only surfed a couple times in white water.
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Novice
You’ve spent a bit of time in the water. You know the basics and are ready to move to the line-up.
3
Intermediate
You have a good awareness of the ocean. You’re comfortable reading waves, taking off closer to peak, riding your own waves with confidence and have good control over your surfboard.
4
Advanced
You’re pushing yourself with more complex maneuvers & bigger waves. You challenge yourself with taking off from the peak and taking steep drops, and perform with more power and flow.
John Finnell
I am an intermediate level surfer, and have been surfing California waves for about 7 years. I went to Sandbar in mid September. I’m a longboard and mid-length rider and wanted to work on learning short board skills. I wish I had done this sooner! The education far surpassed my expectations! Not to mention surfing empty lineups, waist to head high, quality beach breaks every day!