Generating speed on a wave isn’t about wiggling or twisting—it’s all about mastering the up-and-down movement. This is especially important for beginners/intermediates to know. By compressing and extending your body on the surfboard, you’re tapping into the natural physics of wave dynamics. When you unweight, your board floats, and as the wave draws up the face, it lifts you higher. Compress again, and you’ll shoot down with more speed. It’s a simple yet powerful technique that maximizes your mo

Want to increase your wave count? An often overlooked skill in surfing is the ability to maneuver and spin the board quickly, allowing a surfer to rapidly and confidently respond to conditions and put themselves in position to catch a wave. In turn, this allows them to catch more waves. Steps: 1. Sit up on the tail. Grip the rail of the board with your knees. (The higher you point the nose in the air the faster the board can spin) *Look both ways and check for priority 2. Eggbeater kick with leg