From riding green waves to understanding them: a weekend to build confidence, wave awareness & independent decision‑making

The Intermediate Surf Weekend is designed for surfers who are confidently getting out the back and catching green waves, but want to develop their skills, awareness and confidence to progress to the next level.

Across two immersive days, you’ll focus on building wave awareness, improving decision‑making and strengthening the fundamentals that help surfers become more independent in the line‑up. This weekend blends practical water coaching with supportive land‑based learning to help you read waves earlier, position yourself more effectively and turn with greater control.

It’s a progression‑focused, confidence‑building experience designed to move you from riding green waves to understanding them.

10th & 11th October 2026 

Price: £285 per person

What You’ll Work On

Reading Green Waves: Understanding how waves approach, develop and break — and recognising the best waves to catch.

Wave Selection: Learning which waves to choose, when to paddle and how to position yourself with purpose.

S‑Turns & Cutbacks: Developing turning skills, using the open face of the wave to generate speed, flow and direction.

Line‑Up Position & Direction: Knowing where to sit, how to adjust, and choosing the correct direction once you’ve caught a wave.

Building Confidence: Feeling more comfortable in the line‑up and developing the confidence to make independent decisions.

Better Decision‑Making: Bringing everything together — reading, timing, positioning and direction — to make smarter choices before, during and after each wave.

The Aim

To move surfers from riding green waves to understanding green waves — building the awareness and confidence that underpin long‑term progression.

Weekend Overview

Across two focused days, the Intermediate Surf Weekend blends structured water coaching with supportive land‑based learning to help you build confidence, improve wave awareness and refine your technique. Each session has a clear purpose, guiding you through the fundamentals that help intermediate surfers progress with consistency and independence.

Saturday

Saturday begins with a welcome briefing, where your coaches introduce the weekend and outline the progression goals you’ll be working towards. The morning surf session focuses on reading and catching green waves — developing your understanding of how waves approach, break and offer the best opportunities to ride.

After a break for lunch, the afternoon session moves into turning and direction, helping you refine S‑turns, cutbacks and controlled line‑building on the open face. The day ends with a relaxing yoga or spa session designed to support recovery, mobility and confidence ahead of Day Two.

Sunday

Sunday starts with a short debrief to review Day One and prepare for your final surf session. The morning water session brings everything together — wave reading, selection, positioning, timing, turning and decision‑making — helping you apply your skills with greater consistency and independence.

After the session, you’ll take part in a board talk, exploring how equipment choice supports progression and how to select the right board for your level and goals. The weekend concludes with a relaxed lunch in Fore Street Café and a gentle wrap‑up with your coaches.

What’s Included

Welcome & Weekend Briefing A relaxed introduction to your coaches, the aims of the weekend and the progression goals you’ll be working towards.

Three Coached Surf Sessions Focused water sessions across Saturday and Sunday, covering wave reading, selection, positioning, timing, turning and decision‑making — all designed to help you progress confidently on green waves.

Yoga / Spa Session A restorative session on Saturday afternoon to support mobility, recovery and confidence ahead of Day Two.

Board Talk A short, informative equipment session on Sunday, exploring board selection, volume, fins and how the right setup can support your progression.

Lunch on Sunday A relaxed lunch at Fore Street Café to wrap up the weekend and reflect on your progress.

All Equipment Provided Board and wetsuit hire for the duration of the weekend, with allocation tailored to your level, goals and the conditions.

Full Use of Escape Facilities Hot showers, changing rooms, a TV analysis area, and an on‑site restaurant and bar — all in our central Newquay location overlooking Towan Beach.

Why Escape Surf School?

Your Intermediate Surf Weekend is led by Head Coach and Owner Mike Young, ISA Level 2 & BSA Level 4 surf coach, alongside Senior Coach Andrew Earl, ISA Level 2 surf coach. Together, they bring decades of professional surfing experience, deep technical knowledge and a calm, confidence‑building coaching style that helps surfers progress quickly and safely.

Mike has surfed professionally for over 30 years and has more than two decades of coaching experience. He has coached the British team and worked with some of the UK’s most successful surfers, giving him an exceptional ability to break down technique, build confidence and help surfers make meaningful improvements wave after wave. Andrew brings a wealth of coaching expertise, a supportive presence and a sharp eye for detail  ensuring every surfer receives personalised guidance throughout the weekend.

Alongside world‑class coaching, Escape Surf School provides access to an extensive range of boards — softboards, hardboards, epoxy and fibreglass — in multiple lengths and volumes. Your coaches will select equipment specifically suited to your level, goals and the conditions on the day, ensuring you’re always surfing on a board that supports your progression. You’re welcome to bring your own board, and our team will happily advise on setup, fins, volume and suitability.

Our facilities make your weekend comfortable and enjoyable, with hot showers, changing rooms, a TV analysis area, and an on‑site restaurant and bar — all in a central Newquay location overlooking Towan Beach. 

Booking Terms & Conditions

• Space is limited, so bookings must be made in advance, with a 50% deposit. Full payment must be made 2 weeks prior to the weekend date
• Cancellations 3 weeks or more to weekend will be accepted although the 50% deposit will be retained.
• Cancellations, less than 3 weeks to the weekend cannot be accepted
• We require a minimum of 6 people to run this course. If the course is cancelled due to minimum numbers not achieved, all deposits will be refunded
• The exact itinerary is subject to change, and will be provided to you nearer the time. Daily start and end times, will vary, depending on surf conditions, daylight etc.
• Price includes all equipment, although you are welcome to bring your own.