A quick breakdown of the most important parts of a surfboard with SWA Surf Coach Ally.

Xiquiu is a longtime Surf With Amigas instructor. Here she talks about the best mindset to have when starting out in surfing. Her helpful advice will set you up for success.

Soft-tops are common in surf lessons, but are they the best for learning? Discover the truth from Holly and find out what’s best for your surf journey!

Master your pop up for surfing with Holly’s beginner-friendly class! Build a solid foundation afterwards by practicing your pop up on land to build confidence and muscle memory. Let’s go!

Master the Coco Chanel paddle to maximize stroke efficiency and save your shoulders while paddling. Holly’s got the secrets for powerful paddling and long, pain-free sessions!

Xiquiu breaks down surfboard parts to boost your foundational knowledge. An important video for beginners or those who’ve only stood up on a foam board. Check it out!

Ideally you would have a coach to support you when just starting out. If a coach isn’t accessible, you’ve already done that step a few times, or are just ready to venture out solo, then this tutorial guides you on catching and riding broken waves (aka whitewash) with tips to boost your confidence...

Video analysis coaching is one of the most efficient ways to improve your surfing. Watch along as Surf Coach Beth analyzes this beginner surfer's wave. From the paddle and the pop-up, to riding the actual wave, Beth breaks down each moment and gives us something to learn.

Learn the step-by-step technique from Jackie to get through waves smoothly and keep your surf session going strong. Let’s roll!

Nosediving is part of learning to surf, especially when you are first riding green waves. Don’t get frustrated— we’ve all been there. Good news: with this video, you don’t have to stay there. Check out these valuable tips on how to avoid nosediving in a few different situations.

For surfers who are no longer catching waves in the white-wash, there's much more to the pop-up than just getting to your feet. Holly explores all of the different things you need to consider as you make your way to your feet and drop in on a green wave.

We have to consider factors like flexibility, injuries, and strength when it comes to the popup. All of our bodies are different! In this video Holly explains how you can further explore what's happening in your body when you pop up.

What happens when you’ve changed your mind and don’t want a wave? Enter our absolutely essential move: the Whoa Horsey. Master it to gracefully back out from a wave while paddling, valuable for any surf level. Click to learn!

Want to turn your surfboard? Holly breaks down the basics to help you master your turns with ease.

Any turn at the bottom of the wave is technically a "bottom turn". When you're just starting out, the bottom turn is used to start going down the line. Holly explains how to start doing bottom turns both frontside and backside.

You can practice your popups and study maneuvers, but until you can understand where to paddle for the wave, which wave to choose, and what that wave is going to do, your progression is limited. This video introduces the concepts needed to begin understanding how to read waves. Spoiler alert: the...

If you are now able to take off on a green wave but find yourself stuck at the bottom or not making sections, this video will take you through how to take off at an angle.

This is a contentious subject among surf coaches and you'll hear passionate defenses on both sides. Holly weighs in on the topic of grabbing your rails as you're taking off. You be the judge!

The surfboard has a gas pedal and also a braking mechanism. In this video Holly explains the best way to apply the gas so you can ride the wave longer.

If you've progressed to riding down the line on an open face, the first turn to learn how to do is the cutback. This video breaks down the beginning steps to perform your first cutback or trouble shoot how to improve your cutback. If you are still working on riding whitewater waves, you can start...

Kicking out with control keeps you and your board safe, while making you also look like you know what you’re doing. Holly shares top tips on mastering the controlled kickout and protecting your gear.

Marin and Anne reveal a new way to wrap your leash around your board’s tail. Plus, they share clever techniques for carrying your board, even if it’s too wide to fit under your arm. Check it out!

Surf etiquette is a tricky topic. There are solid rules, grey areas, cultural expectations, and new beliefs about surf privilege. Holly breaks down the clear and easy rules and also talks about the times when the rules might not apply and how to deal with that.

Approaching a surf shop can be intimidating. Megan managed a surf shop for many years, and guides you on the best questions to ask and what to know when buying your first longboard.