Basic Foundation – 5 Surf Lesson Program
Build a strong and confident surfing foundation with our structured 5-lesson program. Designed for beginners and relearn surfers, this program focuses on developing proper technique, ocean awareness, and safe surfing habits—step by step.
Whether you’re starting from zero or refining your basics, this course will guide you through the essential skills needed to progress comfortably and independently in the water.
What you’ll gain:
• Strong understanding of surf safety and ocean awareness
• Correct surfboard handling and positioning
• Proper pop-up (standing) technique
• Efficient paddling technique
• Improved balance, control, and confidence in the waves
• Basic turning techniques
• How to catch and ride your own waves
Program includes:
🏄🏻♀️ Semi-private coaching (2–3 students per instructor)
🧭 5 sessions (2 hours each)
🏄🏻♂️ Full surf equipment provided
📸 Professional surf photography
Lesson structure (each session – 2 hours):
• 20 mins — Surf safety & theory
• 20 mins — Beach practical training
• 1 hr 20 mins — In-water surf session
Who is this for?
• First-time surfers
• Relearn surfers looking to correct technique
• Anyone wanting to build a strong, safe, and confident surfing foundation
Everything you need to know before joining a Jomsurf class.
Each surf session is approximately 2 hours long, depending on ocean conditions.
Lesson duration may vary slightly depending on weather and surf conditions.
For first-time surfers, lessons focus on:
During the first lesson, instructors will usually assist students in standing fully on the surfboard.
For students with previous surfing experience, lessons will be tailored according to individual skill levels with personalised coaching and guidance.
Our complete 5-lesson program covers:
The program is designed to help beginners build confidence and progress safely in the ocean.
Yes, safety is our top priority for all kids’ surf lessons.
For children below 12 years old, all lessons are conducted on a private 1-to-1 coaching basis, allowing our instructors to provide full attention, close supervision, and personalised guidance throughout the session.
We also carefully assess the ocean conditions before every lesson and adjust the session according to each child’s comfort level, confidence, and ability to ensure a safe and enjoyable surfing experience.
The full 5-lesson program typically requires a minimum of 3 days.
Students may choose:
This depends on stamina, availability, and ocean conditions.
Alternatively, you can opt to take one lesson per day, selecting any date from November to March, depending on the weather conditions.
We recommend wearing fitted swimwear for comfort and safety during surfing.
If you do not have suitable surfwear, no worries — surfwear is available for purchase at our shop.
Surf lessons may still continue during light rain.
However, lessons will be postponed and rescheduled if there are:
If weather or ocean conditions are unsafe, we will assist you in rescheduling your session to another suitable date.
All confirmed bookings are strictly non-refundable.
Rescheduling is allowed with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice before the session start time.
JomSurf Surf Lesson | Balau Desaru | Malaysia
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