Beginner Surf Course

Salt Life Academy specialises in coaching each individual in a systematic approach to learning to Learn To Surf Courses in a safe and fun environment and level up your skills and confidence through surfing catering to all ages. 

All our learn Surfing India courses under the Salt Life Academy are recognised/conducted by the International Surfing Association standards, and are carefully structured with 15 years of coaching experience. 

Why Surf with Salt Life Academy? 

  • We focus on developing strong fundamental essential skills with three principal coaching methods (demonstration, participation and immediate feedback).

  • Certification and Progress Tracking: All our learn to surfing courses that track and acknowledge students’ progress. This not only boosts learners’ confidence but also provides a tangible way to showcase their achievements in the world of surfing.

  • Salt Life Academy, the only exclusive organiser and presenter to train surf instructors and surf school owners in India, is trusted by both the International Surfing Association and the Surfing Federation of India, cementing our commitment to quality and excellence.

  • SLA Founder, Shamanth Kumar, with over 15 years of coaching & holds performance coaching certification and has carefully curated all our courses from learn to surf to high performance coaching. 

Beginner Level 1 – Surf The Wave

Our 3 Day level -1 surfing course certification courses are excellent for the first time participants who have basic or no swimming experience. This course will help you stand and surf/ride white water waves on your own in a super safe and fun environment.

Each learn to surf session includes theory sessions covering various topics on choosing a safe venue, correct surfboards, ocean behaviour such as tides and rips. 

 Our young and enthusiastic instructors will be with you throughout your sessions, helping you correct your techniques step by step and learn to identify the perfect wave for you and immediately provide you with constructive feedback. 

Course Outcome:

  • Choose right surfboard

  • Learn to Paddle

  • Learn to Pop Up (Stand on your feet)

  • Catch your own waves

  • Identify Ocean Hazards

Course Includes:

  • 3 Surfing Lessons  (2 hrs each session) 

  • Surfboard & Accessories 

  • Surfing Classes 

  • Video Analysis

  • Instructor fee

  • Life Jacket if you can’t swim

  • Lot’s of fun

Level 2 – Beginner Surfer / Game Changer

This course focuses on steps to plan your own independent surfing session. With the help of technology, we learn to understand and tackle the constantly changing surfing conditions which consist of tide, wind, swell, sandbanks etc. This course is perfect for someone with little surfing experience to complete first timers.

Course Outcome:

  • To Do Independent Venue Analysis 

  • To use technology

  • Fine Tune – Paddle, Popup, Body posture.

  • Understand – Tides, Swell, Wind, Sandbanks etc

  • Identify Ocean Hazards.

  • Self Coach

Course Includes:

  • 5 Surfing Lessons  (2 hrs each session) + Practice

  • Surfboard & Accessories 

  • Surfing Classes 

  • Instructor fee

  • Video Analysis 

  • Life Jacket if you can’t swim

  • Lot’s of fun