How to surf: Your step-by-step guide to catching waves, straight from our coaches
September 27, 2025Learning to surf has never been easier (or more fun!). Our Lapoint coaches in Costa Rica have put together a series of short, actionable videos so you can practice, prepare, and get stoked for your next surf adventure.
Surfing can seem intimidating at first, but with the right guidance, anyone can catch their first wave (and many more after that). Our “How to Surf” video series is designed to help surfers to sharpen their skills.
From understanding basic mistakes to safely falling, to catching your first green wave, these videos break down the essentials in fun, easy-to-follow tutorials.
In these videos, we'll guide you through:
Video 1: Beginner surfing mistakes to avoid
Video 2: How to fall safely while surfing
Video 3: How to catch a green wave
How to surf:
Beginner surfing mistakes to avoid
VIDEO
Beginner surfing mistakes to avoid
Learn the most common beginner errors and how to correct them fast.
Highlights:
Surfing waves suited to your level
Understanding surf etiquette
Paddling timing and momentum
Choosing the right board and positioning
Proper foot placement & posture
Filmed at Lapoint Costa Rica with our surf team
How to surf:
How to fall safely while surfing
VIDEO
How to fall safely while surfing
Wipeouts happen. Learn to do it safely.
Highlights:
Starfish technique and sideways/backward falls
Protecting your head and face
Kicking away from the board
Using soft boards & protective gear
Perfect dismounts in shallow water
How to surf:
Catch a green wave
VIDEO
How to catch a green wave
Level up from white water to green waves.
Highlights:
Choosing the right wave and position in the lineup
Understanding wave stages
Paddling technique & body positioning
Pop-up technique and takeoff timing
Safety and priority in the lineup
Filmed at Lapoint Costa Rica, Santa Teresa
These videos are your perfect guide to surfing smarter, safer, and with more confidence, taught together with our expert instructors in Costa Rica.
Watch them today, start practicing, and get ready to catch your next wave with Lapoint!
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Beatrice Lindfors
About the author: My name is Beatrice, but Bea for short, and I’ve been a writer and content creator for Lapoint since 2022. My life revolves around my laptop and backpack as I travel the world, always with a stop in Ericeira; the camp vibe and the Portuguese sunsets have my heart.
Life goal? Visit every country.
Obsession? The Sri Lanka waves, the Atlantic Ocean and tracking down the best coffee (whichever my current location is).
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