Outer Reef Surf School

INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES

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Build on your basics and refine your technique - all under expert guidance

Take Your Surfing to the Next Level

Take your surfing further with Outer Reef - Pembrokeshire’s most trusted surf school since 1999. Our dedicated intermediate coaching program is designed for surfers ready to move beyond the white water and confidently ride green waves. With expert instructors and deep local knowledge of the best surf breaks in Wales, we’ll help you refine your technique and push your limits.

Prices start from £45.

 

Our program covers essential progression skills for intermediates:

  • Mastering green wave take-offs
  • Advanced paddle techniques and positioning
  • Wave reading and selection
  • Safe falling and board control
  • Efficient line-up navigation
  • Turn initiation and completion
  • Current management and ocean awareness

What Sets Our Intermediate Coaching Apart:

  • Technical progression focus
  • Location-specific advantages
  • Professional credentials
  • Structured learning approach
  • Safety emphasis

Why choose Outer Reef for your progression? Our ISA-qualified instructors bring over 25 years of coaching experience to every session, offering personalized guidance at premier locations like Freshwater West, Manorbier, and Newgale. Each spot offers unique conditions perfect for intermediate development, from gentle green waves to more challenging peaks. We combine practical water time with technical theory and video analysis, ensuring you understand not just the 'how' but the 'why' of advanced surfing techniques.

Join Wales' most trusted surf school for your next step in surfing. Whether you're aiming to perfect your bottom turn or master duck-diving, our structured coaching approach helps you achieve your goals while maintaining safety and building confidence. Book your intermediate session today and experience why thousands choose Outer Reef for their surfing progression.

Everything you’ll learn, experience, and master on your journey

Intermediate Surf Coaching Overview

Build your understanding of the ocean and surfing essentials.

  • Theory sessions covering:
    • Rip currents
    • Weather patterns
    • Surf terminology (goofy vs. natural, board parts, etc.
  • Outer Reef Surf Scheme - Level Three
  • Surf etiquette - awareness and avoiding collisions
  • Protecting the environment - surf responsibly

Learn how to stay safe and support others.

  • Demonstration of the distress signal
  • Falling off - how to protect your head with shallow dives
  • Buddy system - working with and watching out for others
  • Emergency procedures:
    • Where to find the emergency phone
    • Who to call and what to say
  • Warm-ups - injury prevention, flexibility, and performance boost

Refine your technique, build consistency, and master core intermediate-level movements.

  • Catching waves and performing angled take-offs
  • Standing up smoothly — no knees, just a clean spring to your feet
  • Wave selection – what to look for and why
  • Riding the wave with control — from takeoff to the beach
  • Performing basic manoeuvres while standing
  • Small group coaching (3–6 people) for personalised feedback

Grow your confidence in deeper water and larger surf conditions.

  • Waterman skills - reading the ocean, body control, board handling
  • Surfing bigger waves with control and safety
  • Developing wave judgment and improving timing
  • Small group coaching (3-6 people) for personalised feedback

Visual feedback to fine-tune your technique.

In-session video recordings
Slow-motion breakdowns of your form
Direct feedback from expert coaches to help you improve faster

We offer hundreds of structured surf drills, including:

  • Physical drills – improve strength, endurance, and balance
  • Technique drills – refine pop-ups, paddling, take-offs, and manoeuvres
  • Mental drills – build focus, confidence, and resilience
  • Tactical drills – sharpen decision-making and surf strategy
  • Wave-use drills – improve your timing, positioning, and wave efficiency

2.5 HOURS & ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

£45 PER PERSON

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From Your First Paddle to Pro-Level Carves!

Coaching for Every Skill Level

Beginner Surfing Lessons

Discover the thrill of surfing with our beginner-friendly courses designed for those taking their first steps on a board. 

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Intermediate Surf Lessons

Our intermediate lessons focus on refining your technique, improving wave selection, and boosting your confidence.

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Advanced Surf Coaching

Designed for experienced surfers aiming to master powerful turns, critical take-offs, and progressive manoeuvres. 

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Intermediate Surfing Courses

Ready to refine your skills and push your surfing further?

  • Want to catch more green waves with confidence and consistency?
  • Looking to handle bigger surf with control and composure?
  • Ready to generate speed down the line and add power to your turns?
  • Eager to improve wave selection, timing, and overall performance?

Our intermediate training is designed to help you break past the plateau - with focused coaching, real-time feedback, and sessions that build your confidence in more challenging conditions.

INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES

What You Need to Complete Intermediate Training

You should feel happy going from prone to standing and have a good board control, including steering and trimming. There’s lots of freestyle, games and exercises to help progress your surfing. Don’t forget beach safety and theory. Concentrate on take-off technique – No knees please.

INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
INTERMEDIATE SURFING COURSES PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES

Outer Reef Surfing Lessons

Testimonials

Took My Son's Surfing to the Next Level!

"The intermediate surf coaching at Outer Reef Surf School in Pembrokeshire took my son's surfing to the next level! Their ISA-qualified coaches have an incredible way of advancing your technique - from duck diving and wave selection to advanced maneuvers. Having access to multiple surf spots across Pembrokeshire, from Freshwater West to Manorbier, really helped develop adaptable surfing skills. After 25 years of teaching surfing in Wales, Outer Reef's expertise shows in their progressive coaching methods. My son now confidently handles different wave conditions and breaks - exactly what you need from intermediate coaching! Best surf school in Wales for taking your surfing beyond the basics. 🏄‍♂"

The Highlight of Our Family's Summer!

"Outer Reef Surf School in Pembrokeshire has been the highlight of our family's summer! From our local boys to their visiting cousins, everyone experienced the magic of learning to surf with their ISA-accredited instructors. The qualified instructors made every session exciting and progressive. Whether at Tenby, Manorbier, or Saundersfoot, each location offered the perfect setting for building confidence in the waves. The most trusted surf school in Wales since 1999, and we can absolutely see why. Already planning next summer's adventures with Outer Reef! 🌊"

Fantastic Morning Doing Our SUP Course

"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!"

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Sets the Standard For Professional Surf Training

"Training with Dean, founder of Outer Reef Surf School and international surf instructor trainer, was transformative! His expertise in delivering ISA and international lifesaving qualifications shines through in every session. Based in Pembrokeshire, Wales, Dean's 25 years of experience and showmanship make complex certifications achievable and enjoyable. His coaching style, backed by Outer Reef's qualified instructor team, sets the standard for professional surf training in Europe. From local beaches to international programs through their  partnerships, the quality of instruction is unmatched. Successfully achieved my international lifesaving award thanks to his outstanding coaching! Looking forward to catching waves at By the wave Moliets - where Outer Reef's reputation for excellence reaches across borders. 🌊"

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