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If you're interested in surfing and improving your surfing, the best women-taught and women-focused tutorials live here. Surfing is about a lot of different things: there are different waves, different boards, different approaches. This section is dedicated to all of it. Learn surf tips broken down into three different levels. There's another category that includes things like etiquette, how to wrap your leash and carry your board, and other Further Essentials beyond performance-focused tips. This is also a place to learn about surfboards and fins. All the answers to questions you've been wanting to ask with no intimidation factor.
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(Part 1) Breathwork for Calming Nerves Or for Practicing Breath Holds
This is the perfect quick breathwork practice to add to your pre-surf routine - especially on days when the swell is big or you need some extra grounding.
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(Part 2) Breath Holds in the Pool
Ready to improve your breath-hold capacity for surfing? In Part 2 of our breathwork series with Veronica, we’re hitting the pool to practice underwater breath holds. Grab a trusted friend and take this video to the pool to follow along! Learning how to hold your breath underwater helps surfers bu...
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What's The Best Surf Stance?
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.
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Surf Spot Guide: Ventura Point (Ventura, CA)
Headed to California and want to go surfing? Ventura Point is a popular spot for all levels that you need to check out! In this video Sonya explains where to park, paddle out, and everything you should expect during your session. She also recommends the best spots to get a classic California post...
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Surf Spot Guide: Doheny State Beach (Dana Point, CA)
In this video you'll learn everything you need to know about surfing at Doheny. Holly will clue you in on where to rent a surfboard, tips for parking, where to paddle out, what to expect in the lineup, and even where to grab a bite to eat after your surf session!
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The Sweet Spot: Where to Lay on Your Board
Do you know where your sweet spot is? In this video, Surf Coach Britt will teach you how to run the test to see if you're laying in the right place on your surfboard. She'll explain why you might be nosediving too often or why you might be missing waves that you paddle really hard for!
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How to Pack a Boardbag
Holly's been traveling around the world with surfboards for 20+ years. In this video she breaks down how she likes to pack her board bag with a secret tip that you maybe haven't ever heard before. You'll have to watch to find out!
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Reading Waves: Which Direction Should I Go?
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.
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How and When to Move Your Feet
Surprise! Moving your feet isn't just for longboarding and noseriding. The reality is that you should be always be moving/adjusting your feet no matter the length of your board. Watch this video with Surf Coach Allannah to find out how, when, and why!
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Tips for Paddling Out
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.
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How the Sea Floor Shapes Waves
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!
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Beach Breaks VS Point Breaks
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...
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Surf Spot Guide: Waikiki Beach (Honolulu, HI)
Headed to Oahu? Here's a quick guide to surfing at the famous Waikiki Beach. Holly provides helpful tips and takes you along for a family surf session so you can see what to expect - while paddling out and while catching waves.
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How to De-Wax & Re-Wax Your Surfboard
Holly walks you through the best techniques for de-waxing and re-waxing your surfboard. She also breaks down the different types of wax based on "temperature", and when to use each one.
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Wetsuits: How to Change In & Out
Consider this your introduction to cold-water surfing. In this video Sonya walks us through how to get in and out of a chest-zip wetsuit. She'll give you tips and tricks for making it easier, keeping your suit clean, and how to store it too! Remember, getting in and out of a wetsuits is an art fo...
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How To Do a Backside Cutback On a Shortboard
Learn how to do a backside cutback with Holly Beck. She'll break down the body mechanics, what to do, what not to do, and provide examples of it all! This also includes video analysis to troubleshoot common mistakes that surfers run into when they're doing backside cutbacks.
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How To Do a Frontside Cutback On a Shortboard
In this video Holly breaks down everything you need to know about the frontside cutback. She talks about why we do cutbacks, what to look for on a wave to know if it's time to do a cutback, and all of the body mechanics to make it happen. You'll learn what to do, what not to do, and troubleshoot ...
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How To Do a Backside Bottom Turn On a Shortboard
In this video Holly will explain the body mechanics when doing a backside bottom turn on a shortboard. She'll run through what to do, what not to do, and break down a few video analysis examples of real surfers on real waves.
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How to Do a Frontside Bottom Turn On a Shortboard
In this video Holly dives into the body mechanics when bottom turning frontside on a shortboard. She'll explain what to do, what not to do, and even run through a super helpful video analysis breakdown of other Amigas bottom turning on their shortboards.
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The Nuances of Surf Etiquette
Should higher performing surfers have more opportunities to paddle for waves? Is it ever ok to cut the line? What's does it really mean to, "wait your turn"? Watch this video if you're interested in challenging your beliefs about surf etiquette rules. We promise you'll learn something new!
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Improve Your Bottom Turn
Unlock the secrets to a perfect bottom turn! This video covers everything you need to know about shifting your balance to enhance your ride.
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Backside Longboarding: 3 Tips
SWA Surf Coach Reesie breaks down 3 things you should be doing on your longboard while surfing backside.
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How to Practice Cross-Stepping at Home
So you want to practice your cross-step as much as possible but don't have the ability to surf as regularly as you want to? Or maybe your home break doesn't have great waves for longboarding? SWA Surf Coach Reesie runs through an easy, at-home longboard simulation that you can use to boost your m...
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Tips for First Time Surfers
Did you just begin your surf journey? Chloe runs through a handful of tips that will help you navigate your first few surf sessions!