Surfing Guides

Practical, no-fluff guides to the mechanics of surfing and surf training — written for coaches and athletes who train heats, not just watch them.

Surfer waiting for a wave during a scored heatHow Are Surf Heats Scored?Competition

The 0–10 wave scale, judging criteria, two-wave totals, tiebreakers and the "needs" calculation.

Surfer checking priority on their smartwatchPriority Rules in Surfing, ExplainedCompetition

How the right-of-way queue works, interference penalties, and priority strategy for 2–4 surfer heats.

Surfers during a competition training sessionSurf Training Drills for CompetitionCompetition

Six drills coaches use to train heat craft: simulated heats, needs-chasing, priority battles and pressure finishes.

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