Different types of waves = different paddle out techniques! In this video, Allannah breaks down what to do, and not to do, when paddling out at beach breaks and point breaks. Follow these tips to get out to the lineup safely.

Ever wondered why one reef break produces friendly, soft waves, while another one just up the coast lends itself to big barrels or slabs? In this video, Britt explains why in order to understand why waves break how they do we have to look underneath them!

You already know how to pop up, but what's the most functional stance now that you're on your feet? In this quick tutorial Surf Coach Beth dives into some important do's and don't when it comes to your surf stance.

March + April 2026 elapsed in a perfect blur of zinc-stained faces, sun-bleached hair, and full-body smiles. The Southern Hemisphere swell season turned ON and we took full advantage. Our team has been stuffing their faces with tacos after super long lefts in Mexico, charging heavier waves in In...

Dive into the difference between beach breaks and point breaks with SWA Surf Coach Beth. Learn about how each type of wave is made, what to expect in the lineup, how surf etiquette works in each circumstance, and what the paddle out looks like. Well rounded surfers can navigate all types of waves...

This core workout with Carly features a 15-minute routine designed to strengthen the core muscles through 10 exercises in 45 second intervals. It's quick, but it's not easy. You'll feel the burn!

Equipment Needed: Yoga mat

This 20-minute lower body workout with Carly consists of three rounds of a circuit-based routine, followed by a cool-down stretch. Exercises can be performed with or without weights or resistance bands.

Equipment needed: Bench/couch/sturdy chair, set of dumbbell weights, resistance band

Britt shares her surf story- from growing up as a competitive surf grom in New Zealand to why she still loves to surf + to support other women in the lineup.

Vero, a Surf Coach at Surf With Amigas, shares her surf story- how she grew up surfing, moved to the city to study, and then eventually found her way back to the ocean to apply her psychology studies to her surf coaching career.

This guided foam roller session is one of the best classes we offer for a post-surf or post-workout stretch!

Equipment: Yoga mat, foam roller

This is a basic breakdown on how to read waves! Learn what signs to look for as the wave approaches you in order to know which way it will break.