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How to Spot and Escape a Rip Current

A surf instructor sitting on the sandy beach pointing out toward the ocean, teaching a group of students how to spot a rip current during a lesson at a surf camp bali.

A rip current does not pull you under. It is a narrow band of water moving back out to sea, which is why a calm-looking gap in the waves is not always the safest place for beginners. Rip current safety comes down to reading one from the sand and knowing what to do if you […]

Common Beginner Surfing Mistakes and How to Fix Them

A surf instructor teaching two women the proper surfing stance as they practice popping up on their boards on the sandy beach during a lesson at a surf camp bali.

Everyone makes similar mistakes when they start surfing. That is reassuring because the solutions are already known, and none of them requires natural talent. The beginner surfing mistakes below are the ones that quietly cost whole sessions, from the board you picked up on the sand to the habit you have not noticed yet. Each […]

How to Turn on a Surfboard Once You Can Stand Up

A female surfer in an orange rash guard shifting her weight and adjusting her stance to execute a turn on her blue surfboard while riding a gentle wave at a surf camp bali.

Standing up is the first goal. Then you stand up, ride straight at the beach, and the wave closes out behind you. Learning how to turn on a surfboard is what turns a straight-line ride into actual surfing, and it starts higher up the body than most people expect. It is also one of the […]

Three Reasons Your Board Keeps Nosediving and How to Stop It

A female surfer in an orange rash guard experiencing a nosedive on her blue surfboard as she leans too far forward in the crashing wave at a surf camp bali.

You paddle, you feel the wave, and then the nose of the board disappears underwater. A moment later, you follow it. Nosediving, or pearling, is one of the most frustrating parts of learning because it happens at the moment everything felt right. A surfboard that keeps nosediving is almost always dealing with a weight and […]

How to Move From Whitewater to Green Waves

A female student in an orange rash guard successfully balancing on a surfboard while riding a wave, with her instructor watching closely from the water at a surf camp bali.

Riding whitewater teaches you to stand up. Green waves teach you how to read, position, and ride a wave. The gap between the two is where many beginners stall, partly because the changes are rarely explained clearly. Learning how to catch green waves is less about strength and more about timing and positioning. That is […]

How to Get Past Breaking Waves and Reach the Lineup

A male surfer in an orange rash guard paddling a surfboard through the whitewater to get past breaking waves at a surf camp bali.

Paddling out looks simple from the beach. Then a wall of whitewater arrives, and you finish farther back than you started. Learning how to get past breaking waves is the skill that turns a frustrating session into a good one, and it is one of the first things coaches work on at a surf camp […]

Choosing the Right Surfboard for Your Level

A colorful selection of different types and sizes of surfboards lined up on a rack outside a board rental and repair shop at a surf camp bali.

Standing in front of a wall of boards, it is easy to feel unsure which one is right for you. The different types of surfboards are designed for different skill levels, wave conditions, and surfing styles. Choosing the right one makes learning and progression much easier.  Whether you are learning at a surf camp in […]

What Bali Gives Surfers That Europe Cannot

A scenic view of a traditional temple perched on a lush green cliff overlooking ocean waves, highlighting the beautiful coastal landscapes near a surf camp bali.

Europe is home to some of the world’s best-known surf destinations, from Portugal to France’s Atlantic coast. If you’re deciding where to book your next surf trip, both Europe and Bali offer memorable experiences. The difference is that Bali combines warm water with reliable surf throughout the year, something that’s harder to find in most […]

Aerial Yoga Poses to Support Surf Training

Women practicing aerial yoga suspended in colorful silk hammocks inside a traditional, open-air bamboo studio at a surf camp bali.

Surfing demands more than time in the water. Paddling into waves, pushing up from the board, and staying balanced through a turn all require strength, mobility, and body control. This is where aerial yoga poses can become a useful addition to your surf training.  Practised with a soft fabric hammock, aerial yoga combines stretching, balance […]

What You Need to Know Before Learning to Surf in Bali

Two female surfers successfully riding a small wave side-by-side in the ocean during a lesson at a surf camp Bali.

Learning to surf in Bali takes less preparation than many people imagine. The reason is simple: Bali is one of the best places in the world for beginners to start. The waves are gentle, the water is warm all year, and coaches are easy to find. Even so, a few things are worth knowing first, […]

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