Surfing Courses at Manorbier - Freshwater West & Newgale In Wales

BEGINNER SURFING LESSONS IN PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES

SURFING LESSONS PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES

BEGINNER SURFING LESSONS IN PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES

Experience the thrill of catching your first wave with Outer Reef, Pembrokeshire's premier surf school in Wales since 1999. Our expert-led beginner surfing lessons provide the perfect introduction to this exciting sport, with multiple pristine locations including Freshwater West, Manorbier, and Newgale beaches. Each carefully structured session ensures you master the fundamentals of surfing while staying safe in Wales' beautiful waters.

Your beginner surf experience includes comprehensive instruction in:

• Wave awareness and ocean safety

• Proper surfing techniques and stance

• Wave catching fundamentals

• Essential surf etiquette

• Equipment handling and care

Why choose Outer Reef for your surfing journey? Our ISA-accredited instructors are also qualified SLSGB beach lifeguards, combining professional coaching expertise with the highest safety standards. Whether you're an absolute beginner catching your first whitewash or ready to progress to green waves, our experienced team guides you through each stage of your surfing development. With our main surf shop in Pembroke and additional locations across Pembrokeshire's finest beaches, we provide everything you need for a safe, enjoyable introduction to surfing.

From family groups to individual learners, our lessons are tailored to ensure everyone progresses at their own pace while having fun in the waves. Join Wales' most experienced surf school and discover why thousands choose Outer Reef for their surfing adventure. Book your beginner surf lesson today and start your journey into the exciting world of surfing!

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SURFING LESSONS AT MANORBIER & FRESHWATER WEST

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SURF LESSONS IN PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES - TESTIMONIALS

OUR SURFING LESSONS

"I highly recommend the surfing lessons at Outer Reef. All of the instructors at Outer Reef are wonderful and really seem to love what they do. My son is now a really confident surfer as a result of their high quality teaching. Thank you!"

THE OUTER REEF TEAM

"I cannot praise this crew enough! Boys have had a great time all summer and learnt new skills, their cousins joined in when visiting and Outer Reef have been fantastic throughout.
Thanks guys!!! See you next year"

FAMILY FRIENDLY COURSES

"We had a fantastic morning doing our SUP course. The meeting place at Stackpole Quay was a National Trust estate and easy to find. The boys running it were so lovely and made us feel safe and relaxed. Very organised and easy briefing; before we could say starfish we were out on the open water!"

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

"Dean is a great teacher as well as a great showman. I really appreciated working and learning with him. He was in charge of helping me passing my international life saving award. And I was successful thanks to his great coaching, 100% satisfaction!
Hope to see you soon in the ocean
Dean, you are always welcome in Moliets to visit us at Bythewave"

TENBY, SAUNDERSFOOT, MANORBIER, STACKPOLE QUAY, FRESHWATER WEST

PEMBROKESHIRE WATER SPORTS

OUTER REEF SURF SCHEME

SURF LESSONS PEMBROKESHIRE

BEGINNER SURF LESSON IN PEMBROKESHIRE

We explain how to Catch waves Waist depth broken waves. Putting on the wetsuit Carrying the board – 2 people Attaching the leash to ankle

Warming up & stretches Carrying the board through broken waves & turning the board in the surf

Lying on the board - trim Catching waves – toboggan or paddling method & Steering the board – lying down Stopping the board Trimming & awareness of other water users

BEGINNER SURF LESSON IN WALES

BEGINNER SURF LESSON, OUTER REEF BRONZE AWARD PART 2

We will have you up and riding in Waist / chest depth broken waves with good board control in know time.

SURFING LESSON THEORY AND INFORMATION

Parts of the board Lifeguard flag & Signals from instructor & Simple emergency actions Understanding basic water currents – rips Avoiding other water users – basic rules and rights of way & care for the environment

SURF LESSON BEACH SAFETY AND RESCUE

Quick response to signals & the Distress signal Covering your head – taking action on wipe-out
Buddy system & Action on leaving the water

BEGINNER SURF LESSON

FREESTYLE SURFING MANOEUVRES

Outer Reef SILVER AWARD Pt1	SILVER AWARD Pt2	GOLD AWARD
Improving techniques	Unbroken waves and intro to hard boards	Advanced technique
Chest depth broken waves	Deeper water broken & green waves	Deeper water green waves
Choosing a safe surfing area Identifying potential hazards Checking your equipment Warm up stretches	Introduction to hard board – general handling & waxing Choosing surfing area	Board preparation and care Identifying surfing areas – wave peaks rips safe, beginners area
Paddling over small waves – broken Quicker take-off Turning the board in sitting position Better stance – use of body	Soft board:- Better paddling through waves Take-offs – angled Hard boards:- Paddling – board trim Introduction to duck dives	Hard board :- Better paddling Better take offs – angled Duck dives
Weight distribution – front foot and back foot Steering – turning left and right; snake to the beach Steering – riding across wave in front of white water	Soft board:- (no knees) Catching unbroken waves Paddling beyond white water Steering across waves – unbroken Hard board:- Standing up – trimming & steering	Steering – bottom turn / top turn and snake across face Cut face Backhand & forehand Kick-out Pumping
Wave types and formations Emergency action – dialling 999!! Rips – how to recognise one and where they are likely to be	Board types and uses Wetsuit types and users Rights of way on unbroken waves Rips – how to use them Weather patterns – forecasting surfing conditions	Weather pattern scenarios Cut back Backhand & forehand Kick-out Pumping
General safety awareness – as for level 2 Rescue – in white water Bring a casualty to the beach using board	General safety awareness Rescue – bringing casualty in to beach from beyond broken water using soft board Casualty approach	General safety awareness Healthy lifestyle Rescue using hard board Rescue scenarios – Q.&A.
Switch foot Hang five Backward surfing Standing to prone Paddling the board – on knees	Combinations Visual awareness Competition	Competitions More powerful beach breaks
Fitness for Outer Reef levels 4 & 5 Terminology Care if environment	Fitness – maximising performance Care of the environment	Competitions Surfing sub-culture Squad training Terminology

SURFING LESSONS IN PEMBROKESHIRE WALES

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BEGINNER SURFING LESSONS IN PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES

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