Surf Levels & Abilities | Lost Shore Surf Resort

Surf ability

Your surfing ability will determine the surf experiences that are most suitable for you. If you are not sure whether your ability matches the description of one of the levels, then stay safe and select the level below.

If you end up in a lesson or a session that is above your surfing ability and you are unable to surf it, we will ask you to leave the water for safety reasons so start low, build your ability and enjoy the process!

And remember, surfing is not about pushing yourself to the limits of your ability, it’s about finding a wave that suits you and puts a smile on your face. From cruising on a longboard to getting barrelled on a high performance shortboard, you’ll find your wave at Lost Shore Surf Resort!

We have assigned a colour coding system to the different levels, making them easy to understand and remember!

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Beginner

If you don’t have any previous experience with surfing, you’ve done it only a handful of times or it has been years since the last time you surfed, then this is the level for you! It could also be your level if you don’t have any previous experience surfing in an inland wave pool.

Improver

An Improver surfer is someone who is competent riding white water waves unassisted, able to pop up consistently and catch waves independently. You will be able to control the direction of your surfboard, catch unbroken waves and ride along the open face of a wave.

Intermediate

An Intermediate surfer must have a reasonable level of fitness and be comfortable paddling out back. You are a totally independent surfer that always has control over your surfboard, are able to change direction and have a strong understanding about surf etiquette and surf safety.

Advanced

An Advanced surfer must have a good level of fitness and be comfortable in bigger waves, up to 4 ft high with steep sections. You should be able to navigate through different sections of waves and have a very good understanding of surf etiquette and surf safety.

Expert

An Expert surfer must be able to surf the most challenging waves that we provide so you will need to be competent in all aspects of surfing. You should be able to cope with hollow and powerful conditions and have a deep understanding of surf etiquette and surf safety.