141 Stop Paddling for Waves - The Beginner Surfing Advice Nobody Gives You

141 Stop Paddling for Waves - The Beginner Surfing Advice Nobody Gives You

July 15, 2026

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This episode provides beginner surfers with essential advice on wave selection and energy conservation to improve their surfing experience.

141 Stop Paddling for Waves - The Beginner Surfing Advice Nobody Gives You Surf Mastery Podcast Download What if catching more waves as a beginner had less to do with paddling harder, and more to do with timing and wave selection? Many beginner surfers waste energy chasing every patch of whitewater, only to miss waves, struggle to stand up, and finish each session feeling frustrated. In this episode, surf coach Michael Frampton explains a simpler approach that helps you conserve energy, choose better waves, and develop skills that will support your surfing for years to come. You’ll discover: How to catch whitewater waves without paddling by using a simple, well-timed movement What separates strong, smooth whitewater waves from weak, turbulent ones How timing, ocean awareness, and efficient habits can help you stand up more often and learn faster Play the episode to start catching better waves with less effort and build the foundational skills every confident surfer needs. To download the free PDF: "The Intelligent Beginners Guide to Surfing" click this link: https://mailchi.mp/surfmastery/the-intelligent-beginners-guide-to-surfing Transcript: ​ Welcome back or welcome to the Surf…

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