Surf Lab

Ying’s attitude lit up the Lab from day one.

From surf coaching to skate bowl breakthroughs, she was all in.

Waves, wipeouts and plenty of lightbulb moments along the way.

Ying’s full 7-day SurfLab story is now live on YouTube.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/xQA3xGOsbnA

Surfing has a way of keeping us humble. 👀

Surf training feels different when you’re not doing it alone.

At SurfLab HQ, our weekly memberships bring together coached surf sessions, surf skate bowl training, strength & mobility, and a crew all working toward the same thing.

More structure. More support. More chances to progress every week.

Start with a 7-day trial or jump straight in.

The best parts of life are usually the ones we make space for.

A quick surf. A reset. A moment to step away from the noise and come back feeling clearer.

Safe surfing can feel good in the moment.

But it can also become forgettable.

If you want to keep progressing, start looking for patterns.

What happened on that wave?
Where did you lose speed?
What section did you miss?

What could you try differently next time?

The best surfers don’t just ride a wave and reset. They reflect, adjust, and apply it to the next one.

That’s how you turn every wave into feedback.

Less autopilot.
More awareness.
Better decisions.

Try this on your next surf and notice what changes.

Want the full version of this tip, plus more coaching videos tailored to your surfing level?

Access the SurfLab Online Program from just $49 AUD per line. One-off payment. No ongoing subscription.

Comment “ONLINE” and we’ll send you the details.

Meet Dru.

Performance coach, former professional aerial surfer, and one of the creative minds behind much of SurfLab’s coaching content.

When he’s not behind the camera, you’ll find Dru in the water helping surfers make the small adjustments that lead to big improvements.

Dru also placed third at Taylor Steele’s Sessions Surf Festival Countdown Cup over the weekend, so there’s plenty of real-world experience behind the coaching.

Learning to surf can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to.

Start with the right foundations and build confidence every session.

Small steps.
Strong habits.
More waves.

Sometimes the issue isn’t just about technique. It might be the board you’re trying to progress on.

A few signs your board may not be helping you:

✔️ You struggle to hold a clean line
✔️ The board feels flat, stiff, or hard to turn
✔️ You can generate speed, but can’t control it
✔️ You find it hard to sink the rail
✔️ You feel like you’re fighting the board instead of working with the wave

The right board should help you find the sweet spot where the wave gives you speed, lets you trim, and allows you to roll into a turn with more control.

Less forcing.
More flow.
Better turns.

Not sure if you’re on the right board?

Book a private surf session and bring your board with you. We’ll do a quick equipment assessment, look at how it matches your level and goals, and help you understand what to look for in your next board.

Comment “SURF” for more information.