SurfGroms Program Levels

SurfGroms features five distinct skill levels in surfing and three distinct skills levels in stand-up paddle boarding, each level with its own set of objectives and goals.

Each level must be achieved and signed off by your coach before moving onto the next.

Level 1 — This level is designed for you if you are new to surfing.

To complete this level, you must demonstrate a good competency in riding a white-water wave towards the beach on a regular basis. You must also complete all Level 1 Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety aspects of the program.

Level 2 — This level is designed for you if you have recently completed Level 1.

To complete this level, you must demonstrate a good competency in paddling and riding small unbroken waves towards the beach consistently. You must also complete all Level 2 Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety aspects of the program.

Level 3 — This level is designed for you if you have recently completed Level 2.

To complete this level, you must demonstrate competency in trimming, controlling and riding your surfboard along small unbroken. You must also complete all Level 3 Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety aspects of the program.

Level 4 — This level is designed for you if you have recently completed Level 3.

To complete this level, you must demonstrate competency in basic bottom turns, top turns and cutbacks on the open face of small unbroken waves. You must also complete all Level 4 Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety aspects of the program.

Level 5 — This level is designed for you if you have recently completed Level 4.

To complete this level, you must demonstrate competency in linking basic maneuvers on the open face of small to medium unbroken waves. You must also complete all Level 5 Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety elements before becoming an accredited Level 5 Woolworths SurfGrom and receiving the ultimate award — the SurfGroms completion certificate and award!