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Surf Level Quiz | Assess your level and progress quickly

WHAT IS MY SURFING LEVEL?

Question 1 of 10

1. How long have you been surfing?

1-3 years with regular practice (more than 50 sessions)

2. How do you handle catching waves?

3. How do you move on the wave?

I choose my direction and hold a trajectory

4. What is your autonomy in the water?

5. How do you pass the bar (breaking zone)?

6. What type of board do you mainly use?

Very large foam board or longboard

7. What maneuvers can you perform?

8. What size wave can you surf with confidence?

9. How do you read the waves and the spot?

I'm starting to spot good waves with help

10. How often do you surf?

YOUR SURFING LEVEL

TO PROGRESS, FOCUS ON:

Surfing Level Chart

SURF LEVEL CHART

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Level Classification French Surfing Federation Key skills
Beginner Level 1.1 Total beginner First Mousse level 1 Bronze
  • Drinking a mousse while lying down
  • Getting up on the board (even slowly)
  • Balance for a few seconds
  • Equip yourself (wetsuit, leash)
Beginner Level 1.2 Beginner with limited experience First Mousse level 2 Bronze
  • Get up faster
  • Stand longer
  • Turn slightly left/right
  • Get a foamy bodysurfing session
Beginner Level 1.3 Beginner with experience Bronze Wave Level 1 Bronze
  • Paddle efficiently to catch waves
  • Ensure take-off on the green wave
  • Stay standing until the bottom of the wave
  • Go out to sea by going around the bar
Intermediate Level 2.1 Intermediate Bronze Wave Level 2 Bronze
  • Pass the foam without letting go of the board
  • Get up quickly at take-off
  • Stay upright following the wave to the edge
  • Use the currents to get to the open sea
Intermediate Level 2.2 Advanced Intermediate Silver Wave Level 1 Silver
  • Push through, turtle
  • Take a direction at the take-off
  • Surf in the direction of the wave ("down the line")
  • Respect the priority rules
Advance Level 3.1
Advance		 Silver Wave Level 2 Silver
  • Follow the wave with a wave-like trajectory
  • Gain speed using height
  • Perform bottom turns
  • Draw good trajectories
Advance Level 3.2
Very advanced		 Gold Wave Level 1 Gold
  • Make ducks to cross the waves
  • Generate speed on the wave
  • Perform a top turn
  • Getting back into the curl
Advance Level 3.3
Expert		 Gold Wave Level 2 Gold
  • Make a floater
  • Perform a roller (bottom + top turn)
  • Perform a cutback
  • Take a tube

NOTES ON PROGRESSION

  • Progression is not linear and the time taken to move from one level to the next increases exponentially.
  • According to experts, the approximate progression times are:
    • Level 1 → 2: A few days to a few weeks
    • Level 2 → 3: A few weeks to a few months
    • Level 3 → 4: A few months to a few years
    • Complete Mastery of Level 3.3: A few years to a few decades
  • Self-assessment generally tends to overestimate one's level - it is recommended to seek the advice of a professional instructor for an objective assessment.

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