Beach Basics: Wave Sense & Water Confidence
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What it's all about
If you want to understand how the beach works and feel genuinely confident stepping into the waves, this clinic is your next step toward feeling at home in the ocean. Built for beachgoers who want comfort in the shallows and beyond, it gives you the tools to make every beach day safe, fun, and worry-free.
What we’ll cover
You’ll start on the sand learning how the beach works, then move into the water to practise handling real conditions. It’s a blend of quick lessons and hands-on practice that brings everything together.
- Know the beach like a local
Start on shore, learn about waves, tides, sandbanks, and rip currents so you can spot safe swimming spots and inherent dangers every time you visit the beach.
- Play and build confidence in waves
Get wet and develop confidence in the shallow water wave zone, learn to body surf a wave, and generally build comfort and control in the waves.
- Experience a rip current
Experience rips in a controlled way; learning how to float with them, move out into calm water, and return with control, all under expert coaching.
- Float to stay in control
Learn why floating is your number one safety skill, practice how to relax in the water, and prove to yourself you can float longer than you ever thought possible.
What you’ll walk away with
This isn’t just a fun morning at the beach, it changes how you see and use it, setting the scene for endless beach enjoyment.
Familiarity with the waves zone
Demystify the waves, tides, and currents so every beach visit starts with confidence, not caution.
Smart safety know-how
Know what to do in rip currents, how to stay in control, and how to turn unexpected situations into calm, manageable moments.
Comfort in moving water
Feel more centred, balanced, and at ease in the waves, even as conditions shift around you.
A gateway to an ocean lifestyle
Feel ready to dive deeper into ocean swimming, whether that’s informal dips, body surfing, or preparing for your next clinic.
What’s included
Everything you need to get the most from your clinic – during and after.
- 3-hour split theory & practical ocean clinic
- Small-group coaching (max 6 swimmers per instructor)
- OceanFit silicone swim cap to keep
- Personalised feedback to guide your next steps
What our swimmers say
Who this clinic is for
This clinic is for beachgoers who want to feel more confident in and around the waves, no swim fitness or ocean experience needed.
Perfect if you’re:
- Just getting to know the beach and want to enjoy it with confidence
- A parent keen to build your confidence in the surf and keep your kids safe
- Thinking about ocean swimming but not ready to dive straight in