Look for the open face
Read the peak, breaking point and open direction before the take-off. Prepare your gaze and body for an angled entry.
SURFPLUS / G4
Frontside and backside angled riding
Go beyond straight.
Ride both directions.
THE CAPABILITY TO BUILD
Enter and hold a controlled line along the wave face on both your frontside and backside.
YOUR STARTING POINT
Surfers with G3 or equivalent ability who can catch unbroken waves independently and are beginning to enter a line. The team should confirm your current ability and a suitable wave window.
01 / THE SKILLS
Build it one part at a time.
Use gaze and body direction
Work on frontside and backside lines separately. Connect your gaze, shoulders and board direction while leaving room for others.
Stay where the wave has energy
Explore higher and lower positions on the face, maintain speed and finish with a controlled exit. Review the line rather than just the stand-up.
02 / A TRAINING RHYTHM
Prepare. Practise. Review.
This sequence illustrates how the skills can connect. It is not a fixed timetable or a promise to pass within a set number of days. Session count, duration, location and teaching language must be confirmed with the Kuta team.
- 01
Diagnose current line entry and practise reading the open direction.
- 02
Work on frontside and backside lines with targeted feedback.
- 03
Combine wave choice, face position, speed maintenance and safe exits.
03 / WHAT PROGRESS LOOKS LIKE
Observe the movement.
Keep the evidence.
These are useful observations to discuss with a coach. They do not calculate a pass, issue a certificate or create a student record. Current assessment arrangements must be confirmed before booking.
- Independent frontside and backside rides, observed separately.
- The board follows the open face instead of returning to a straight beachward line.
- Gaze, shoulder direction, line control and safe exits remain visible in the attempt.
ObserveDiscussRepeat
If a skill is not yet consistent, identify the specific gap and discuss targeted practice and review. Confirm whether further sessions or equipment use are included or charged separately.
04 / BEFORE YOU BOOK
A clear plan starts
with a conversation.
Equipment and preparation
Ask the team to confirm a suitable board and leash, clothing for the conditions and sun protection. Confirm what is supplied, any rental cost, sizing and what you should bring.
Tell us about your starting point
Share your previous experience, confidence in the water, preferred dates, group size and teaching language. A recent surfing clip can help the team understand your starting point if you choose to share one.
Price, dates and inclusions
Current Kuta prices are confirmed by enquiry. Ask about currency, sessions and duration, equipment, recording, accommodation, transport, insurance, cancellation terms and any follow-up training charges. No booking or payment is taken on this page.
Suitable conditions come first
The on-site team decides whether conditions and the training area are suitable for your ability. Do not use a website level label as permission to enter unfamiliar conditions.
05 / QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING
Know what you are
signing up for.
Is this a surf instructor qualification?
This page describes a surfing ability stage: frontside and backside angled riding. It does not offer instructor qualification, certificate issuance or eligibility for an external programme.
Can I skip a level?
Discuss equivalent experience with the team. A label from a previous course is useful context, but the next plan should follow your current observed ability.
Are certification and repeat lessons included?
Do not assume they are included. Confirm any assessment, certificate, validity period, repeat-session fee and participating location before booking. Completing a course and being certified are separate matters.
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