Lesson 5 – First Line-Up Preparation Session
Lesson 5 is designed to prepare surfers for their first real lineup experience. In this session, you’ll progress further out into deeper water, where your feet can no longer touch the sand bottom, while learning how to handle bigger waves with more confidence and control.
This lesson focuses on ocean awareness, wave navigation, and the essential skills needed to surf more independently in the lineup.
What you’ll learn:
• Turtle roll technique
• Push-up / pull-up techniques for passing waves
• Proper surfboard control and handling in deeper water
• How to paddle out safely through incoming waves
• Introduction to catching green waves
Lesson includes:
🏄🏻♀️ Semi-private coaching / surf guiding
🧭 2-hour session per lesson
🏄🏻♂️ Full surf equipment provided
📸 Professional surf photography
Lesson structure (2 hours):
• 20 mins — Surf safety & theory
• 20 mins — Beach practical training
• 1 hr 20 mins — In-water surf session
Important Notes & Terms
• Group Theory & Coaching Ratio
All lessons include a group theory session. During the in-water session, coaching will be conducted in smaller groups of 2–3 students per instructor, depending on surf conditions to ensure safety and quality guidance.
• Weather & Rescheduling
Surfing is highly dependent on ocean and weather conditions. If conditions are not suitable or safe, lessons will be rescheduled. Safety is always our top priority.
• Booking, Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
All confirmed bookings are non-refundable.
Rescheduling is allowed with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to the lesson start time.
• Validity of Lessons
Rescheduled or purchased lesson packages are valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
(Example: Purchased on 1 November 2026 → Valid until 1 November 2027)
• Liability Disclaimer
Surfing is an adventure sport that carries inherent risks, including possible injury. By joining our lessons, participants acknowledge and accept these risks. JomSurf will not be held liable for any injuries or accidents incurred during the lessons.
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.
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