Elevate your level,
learn to understand
the movement patterns
Our approach
We focus on clear, practical coaching that helps you understand what is happening on the wave and in your movement. In surfing, every detail matters — from stance and timing to movement, positioning, and decision-making, and our focus is on refining technique and correcting mistakes that limit progression. Clear goals give each training process direction and purpose.
Each session combines in-water coaching with focused, in-depth video review. In the water, our coaches work closely with you, giving real-time feedback to guide and adjust your surfing. After the session, we take time to break down your waves on video, helping you clearly see your movement patterns and understand how different details affect your surfing.
By working both physically and mentally, we support steady progression and help you build confidence in the water. Our aim is clear: to take your surfing to the next level.
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Group sessionsGroup surfing sessionsSee PricesWe guarantee a ratio of 2 students to 1 coach, providing a personalised coaching plan that develops throughout your sessions with us.
Each session includes up to 2 hours in the water and an in-depth video review.
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Private sessionsPrivate surfing sessionsSee PricesOur private sessions offer one-on-one coaching tailored to your skill level, helping you progress faster and gain confidence in the water.
Each session includes up to 2 hours in the water and an in-depth video review.
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Semi-privateSemi-private surfing sessionsSee PricesOur semi-private lessons offer personalized surf coaching for a group of two, tailored to your skill levels for faster learning.
Each session includes up to 2 hours in the water and an in-depth video review.
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Surf guidingSurfing guiding for advanced levelSee PricesOur surf guiding sessions provide personalized tips on surf sports, local conditions, and etiquette, helping you feel confident and safe while improving your skills.
Each session includes up to 2 hours in the water and an in-depth video review.
Personalized surf coaching
Our team will gather information about your level of surfing experience and provide a personalised coaching plan that develops consistently throughout your sessions with us.
Our coaches will give you specific skills to learn during each session and a clear understanding of why you’re learning those skills.
We guarantee a ratio of 2 students to 1 coach in a group sessions, ensuring high-quality surf sessions and safety in the water.
Jiwa video review
Our video review is one of the key elements of surf coaching at Jiwa. Our coaches are trained to analyze every aspect of each wave, spot mistakes, and help you understand how to correct them. During the review we go through every wave you catch — including wipeouts — and analyze what happened, why it happened, and how to improve it. Seeing your surfing on video allows you to clearly understand your decisions, technique, and positioning on each wave, including mistakes that are often impossible to recognize while you are in the water. This allows us to give precise feedback and help you progress faster overall. This detailed approach to coaching is an important part of what makes Jiwa different and allows our surfers to make real progress during their time with us.
WHAT IS MY LEVEL
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Level 0
You have never surfed before or have only tried surfing a few times.
YOU Will focus on:
- Essential water safety skills
- Paddling technique
- How to pop up correctly on the board
- Positioning on the board
- Standing up on whitewater waves
- Basic rules of surfing etiquette
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Level 1
You can catch your own unbroken green waves, ranging from waist to shoulder height, though inconsistently. You are not yet entirely comfortable with catching your own waves or surfing independently. You can angle your take-off and have decent control of the board, moving left and right on the face of the wave.
YOU Will focus on:
- Learning to generate and control speed
- Staying on the active part of the wave
- Improving your ability to turn both left and right
- Riding the wave all the way to the end of it
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Level 2
You can catch your own unbroken green waves, ranging from waist to shoulder height, though inconsistently. You are not yet entirely comfortable with catching your own waves or surfing independently. You can angle your take-off and have decent control of the board, moving left and right on the face of the wave.
YOU Will focus on:
- Learning to generate and control speed
- Staying on the active part of the wave
- Improving your ability to turn both left and right
- Riding the wave all the way to the end of it
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Level 3
At this level, you can consistently catch your own unbroken waves, ranging from shoulder to head high, and surf independently. You can easily stand up, turn, generate speed, change direction, and ride a wave all the way to the shore. You may feel ready to attempt basic surfing maneuvers like cutbacks, bottom turns, and top turns on the waves.
YOU Will focus on:
- Enhancing your ability to generate speed on various wave types
- Beginning to learn how to perform cutbacks, bottom turns, and top turns
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Level 4
You are able to perform all or some of the basic surfing maneuvers (such as cutbacks, bottom turns, and top turns) on both your front and backside. You are looking to improve and refine your technique.
YOU Will focus on:
- Performing committed maneuvers in the critical part of the wave while maintaining speed, power, and flow
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Level 5
You are highly confident in the surf and capable of executing maneuvers in the critical part of the wave with speed, power, and flow. You are comfortable surfing overhead waves and are seeking to enhance your skills by practicing high-performance maneuvers such as snaps, floaters, airs, and laybacks, or by experiencing your first ride in the barrel.
Barrel sessions
Surfing a barrel is one of the biggest goals for most surfers. With Jiwa Surf, we can help you work toward achieving that ultimate stoke. We offer coaching specifically designed to help surfers train for their very first barrel.
Additional services
We offer a range of additional services, from board rentals and transportation to water photography and drone footage, so you can focus fully on your surfing.
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Surfboard rentalDiverse range of surfboardsWe provide wide selection of surfboards, expertly curated to suit all levels of surfing.- 100,000 IDR – group session surfboard rental
- 50,000 IDR – surfboard insurance*
- Private & semi-private packages include surfboard rental.
- *Protect your rented surfboard from minor scratches to major breaks with our insurance coverage, saving you from unexpected repair costs.
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Drone & water shootsIn water photographyOur talented in-house water photographer and drone pilot are available for booking to capture your surf session from both the water and the air.- Group session
- Private session
