Ocean Ready: Skills for Surf & Open Water
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What it's all about
If you’ve been dabbling in the ocean but still feel unsure, or you’re ready to move beyond the pool, this clinic will set you up with the skills and confidence to enjoy ocean swimming as part of your lifestyle. It’s about feeling good in the water, understanding the surf, and turning ocean time into something you truly look forward to.
This clinic was previously named Learn To Ocean Swim
What we’ll cover
You’ll start on the sand learning how the ocean works, then head into the water to put those skills into practice. It’s a mix of clear explanations and hands-on experience, designed to make everything click.
- Learn to read the beach like a local
Guided by OceanFit’s signature 3D sand modelling, you’ll learn how to spot rips, read the surf, and pick the smartest line through the waves – no more guesswork.
- Practise surf skills where it counts
Get hands-on in the surf zone as you learn how to enter and exit the ocean, body surf, and feel comfortable in moving water.
- Swim out the back with confidence
Head out for an open water swim where you’ll practise key techniques like sighting and diving under waves, all under expert guidance.
- Reflect and plan your next step
We’ll finish up with a beach debrief and chat through what you’ve learned, how to keep building your skills, and where ocean swimming can take you next.
What you’ll walk away with
This clinic is designed to help you feel at ease in the ocean, build habits that last, and turn ocean swims into something you can’t wait to dive into.
Feel calm, confident, and in control at the beach
Learn how to read the ocean and make smart decisions, so every visit to the beach feels relaxed, safe, and enjoyable, not something to second-guess.
Build confidence that keeps you coming back
Through hands-on experience in the surf, you’ll develop real confidence, the kind that sticks and grows with every swim, and keeps you looking forward to the next one.
Swim smarter, not harder in open water
Discover how to move with the ocean, not against it, making your swims more efficient, more enjoyable, and more in tune with the ocean environment.
Open the door to a whole new ocean lifestyle
By the end of the session, you’ll have the skills and self-belief to enjoy ocean swimming regularly, whether that’s solo, with friends, or as part of your next big adventure.
What’s included
Everything you need to get the most from your clinic – during and after.
- 3-hour split theory and practical ocean clinic
- Small-group coaching (max 6 swimmers per instructor)
- OceanFit silicone swim cap to keep
- Access to our exclusive post-clinic online revision course
- 100+ question quiz to lock in your learning
- Personalised feedback to guide your next steps
What our swimmers say
Who this clinic is for
This clinic is open to swimmers of all levels, from casual lappers to confident competitors. You don’t need speed, just the basics.
To get the most out of your clinic, you’ll need to:
- Swim freestyle with relaxed breathing
- Swim at least 400m non-stop, in under 9 minutes
- Be able to dive to the bottom of the pool