Just starting out? Not sure what to do on a board? Then start here. Tanuki, our surfing ninja, will show you all the basics you need to feel more confident when in the water. Start learning now.

Feel like your surfing ability is stuck? Can't seem to make those sick moves? mesurf will show you step by step the key ingredients to making you rip. Forget reading long winded articles, we keep it simple and easy to follow.

So you think you're a rock star surfer? Advanced techniques cover the top line moves that every surfer strives to achieve. Need another challenge? Let us know and maybe YOU will star in the next technique.

Designed for those that are fairly new to the world of surfing. Scoring epic waves takes planning and understanding. There are a lot of variables in the surfing world: winds, tides, banks, swell direction, just to name a few.

• [BEGINNER] - Board selection

  

  As a learner you should always start on a softboard (known as foamies). Foamies come in array of sizes ranging from 6'0 – 8'0. Depending on your weight and balance skill level, will determine what size you will require...

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• [INTERMEDIATE] - Camera spray

  

  Next time you're in the line-up and the photog's are out, line it up to get a rad little sequence even your mum would be proud of. To be in the right spot you want to set up so that you're finishing up about a foot or two from the photog's camera. Making for some heavy spray and nice shots...

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• [INTERMEDIATE] - Backside snap

  

  Here I am bottom turning, my arms spread to hold my balance. I am looking at the exact spot and anticipating where I want my board to be placed. My shoulders are open and twisting my hips. I am using my rail to keep my speed. Here my weight is being [put onto my back foot in this transition...

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• [INTERMEDIATE] - Frontside waft (carve board)

  

  To make this work you need speed and lots of it. This move is best practiced as you approach a closeout section of a wave as you lose all momentum at the end of the turn. To begin you want to sight the point where you will begin your turn as though heading into a carve. As you approach lower your COG and grab...

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• [ADVANCED] - Backside floater

  

  Speed is the key factor to pulling off a sick floater, and you want a lot of it. The more speed you have the better it will look, and the easier it will be to land. Timing is also key, so you want to start by looking down the line and spot a section that is just about to peel. Once you're close to your chosen point begin to drive off...

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• [ADVANCED] - Backside roundhouse

  

  The roundhouse is a fluid move that shouldn't be overcomplicated. The idea is to follow a nice arc, using the natural bowl of the wave. Setting up the turn early, with as much speed as possible is key. Start by compressing, drive the turn from the back foot, and use your trailing arm as a moving pivot point...

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• [ADVANCED] - Frontside waft

  

  Two key factors in putting together a sick frontside waft is timing and speed. You want to time your move to be at the top of an unbroken wave and as close to the pocket as possible. This will allow you to really spray buckets away from the wave, creating an awesome spray. Keep in mind this whole move happens within a few...

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• [SURFWISE] - Fin design

  

  The fin is an important part of surfing that doesn't seem to get the airtime they deserve. While fins wont make a HUGE difference to your surfing they can give a board new life and bring your surfing to a new level. By knowing the aspects of fin design...

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Surf Forecast:

2010-03-12 05:45:00

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Surf Report

The swell is messy from the strong S winds and rising out of the SE and is in the 3-4ft range on the open beaches. The winds are fresh S early but are are predicted to go very strong SSE later. Try the beachies in the S protected corners early on high tide, Dickys-Currumindi, Alex, Coolum, A Bay, Noosa groynes. The points later when the wind goes strong SSE and the tide drops. Check out the latest Coastalwatch forecast.

Weather

Wind:

15 kts S

Swell:

3-4ft SE

Rating:

5

High Tide:

06:17 am & 06:28 pm

Low Tide:

12:00 am & 12:42 pm

Water Temp:

23

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Rainbow Beach Noosa Bar Noosa Sunshine Beach Peregian Coolum Marcoola Maroochydore Alex Headland Mooloolaba Kawana - Buddina Kings Bulcock Beach 2010-03-12 05:45:00

Outlook:

SSW winds early going S/SE 25/35 knots, increasing further to 30/40 knots offshore. Sea: 3.5 metres. Swell: S/SE 2.5 to 3.5 metres. Scattered squally showers.

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