How to Stand Up on a Surfboard

Beginner 20 min 12 steps 14297 views Rating: 4.9/5 Published: 2026-01-18

Get in position on land.. Practice your take off.. Alternatively, use the 3-step method.

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1

Get in position on land.

Step 1

Get in position on land.

2

Practice your take off.

Step 2

Practice your take off.

3

Alternatively, use the 3-step method.

Step 3

Alternatively, use the 3-step method.

4

For beginners, use a foam surfboard on the right beach.

Step 4

For beginners, use a foam surfboard on the right beach.

5

Take your board and get in the water.

Step 5

Take your board and get in the water.

6

When a wave comes, paddle to catch up with it.

Step 6

When a wave comes, paddle to catch up with it.

7

Ride the wave.

Step 7

Ride the wave.

8

Keep your momentum going.

Step 8

Keep your momentum going.

9

Catch a few broken waves closer to shore.

Step 9

Catch a few broken waves closer to shore.

10

Master the art of duck diving.

Step 10

Master the art of duck diving.

11

Start angling your board.

Step 11

Start angling your board.

12

Study the waves.

Step 12

Study the waves.

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