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the five line method
the five line method
We’ve simplified our philosophy into the 5 Line Method, a clear, actionable system. All 5 Lines overlap, but each has a specific focus so you always know what to work on next to unlock the wave’s energy. Whether you’re a beginner looking to catch your first wave or an advanced surfer seeking to refine your style, Surflab gives you the tools to surf with confidence and flow.



Balance
Line 1
Gain stability, stand up confidently, and ride with control without the panic. At this stage, you’re honing the essential building blocks of surfing: efficient paddling, a smooth and consistent pop-up, and balance while riding small white-water waves near the shore.
The focus is on building confidence, understanding core safety principles, and developing an intuitive feel for how your board moves with the ocean.
Training Videos Available:
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Balance
Line 1
Gain stability, stand up confidently, and ride with control without the panic. At this stage, you’re honing the essential building blocks of surfing: efficient paddling, a smooth and consistent pop-up, and balance while riding small white-water waves near the shore.
The focus is on building confidence, understanding core safety principles, and developing an intuitive feel for how your board moves with the ocean.
Training Videos Available:
33

Balance
Line 1
Gain stability, stand up confidently, and ride with control without the panic. At this stage, you’re honing the essential building blocks of surfing: efficient paddling, a smooth and consistent pop-up, and balance while riding small white-water waves near the shore.
The focus is on building confidence, understanding core safety principles, and developing an intuitive feel for how your board moves with the ocean.
Training Videos Available:
33

SPEED
Line 2
Learn to stay with the power of the wave rather than getting left behind. At this stage, you’re beginning to take off on unbroken/green waves and ride them towards the beach, starting to angle your board, make smooth directional changes, and stay in control throughout the ride.
Timing and wave selection are still developing, but you’re becoming more independent in the water and starting to think about positioning, reading conditions, and choosing the right waves with growing confidence.
Training Videos Available:
19

SPEED
Line 2
Learn to stay with the power of the wave rather than getting left behind. At this stage, you’re beginning to take off on unbroken/green waves and ride them towards the beach, starting to angle your board, make smooth directional changes, and stay in control throughout the ride.
Timing and wave selection are still developing, but you’re becoming more independent in the water and starting to think about positioning, reading conditions, and choosing the right waves with growing confidence.
Training Videos Available:
19

SPEED
Line 2
Learn to stay with the power of the wave rather than getting left behind. At this stage, you’re beginning to take off on unbroken/green waves and ride them towards the beach, starting to angle your board, make smooth directional changes, and stay in control throughout the ride.
Timing and wave selection are still developing, but you’re becoming more independent in the water and starting to think about positioning, reading conditions, and choosing the right waves with growing confidence.
Training Videos Available:
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CONTROL
Line 3
Start choosing your turns and lines with intention rather than reacting or fighting the board. At this stage, you're consistently catching and riding green waves, linking purposeful turns, and adjusting your approach based on different breaks, tides, and swell directions.
You’re becoming more confident generating speed, trimming along the face, and exploring more dynamic movements. You’re also developing a stronger intuition for reading the ocean and making smarter decisions about where and when to paddle for waves.
Training Videos Available:
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CONTROL
Line 3
Start choosing your turns and lines with intention rather than reacting or fighting the board. At this stage, you're consistently catching and riding green waves, linking purposeful turns, and adjusting your approach based on different breaks, tides, and swell directions.
You’re becoming more confident generating speed, trimming along the face, and exploring more dynamic movements. You’re also developing a stronger intuition for reading the ocean and making smarter decisions about where and when to paddle for waves.
Training Videos Available:
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CONTROL
Line 3
Start choosing your turns and lines with intention rather than reacting or fighting the board. At this stage, you're consistently catching and riding green waves, linking purposeful turns, and adjusting your approach based on different breaks, tides, and swell directions.
You’re becoming more confident generating speed, trimming along the face, and exploring more dynamic movements. You’re also developing a stronger intuition for reading the ocean and making smarter decisions about where and when to paddle for waves.
Training Videos Available:
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FLOW
Line 4
Begin syncing your movement with the wave so surfing starts to feel effortless. At this stage, surfing feels natural, and your focus shifts to refining your technique, style, and overall strategy. You can generate speed with ease, position yourself accurately in the lineup, and perform more advanced maneuvers such as cutbacks, snaps, and floaters.
You’re also anticipating how waves will break and adjusting in real time, confidently adapting to a wide range of conditions - including more powerful and challenging surf.
Training Videos Available:
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FLOW
Line 4
Begin syncing your movement with the wave so surfing starts to feel effortless. At this stage, surfing feels natural, and your focus shifts to refining your technique, style, and overall strategy. You can generate speed with ease, position yourself accurately in the lineup, and perform more advanced maneuvers such as cutbacks, snaps, and floaters.
You’re also anticipating how waves will break and adjusting in real time, confidently adapting to a wide range of conditions - including more powerful and challenging surf.
Training Videos Available:
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FLOW
Line 4
Begin syncing your movement with the wave so surfing starts to feel effortless. At this stage, surfing feels natural, and your focus shifts to refining your technique, style, and overall strategy. You can generate speed with ease, position yourself accurately in the lineup, and perform more advanced maneuvers such as cutbacks, snaps, and floaters.
You’re also anticipating how waves will break and adjusting in real time, confidently adapting to a wide range of conditions - including more powerful and challenging surf.
Training Videos Available:
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CREATIVITY
Line 5
Bringing everything together and expressing your own unique style on the wave. At this stage, you’ve reached a high level of mastery and can surf confidently in almost any conditions - from heavy beach breaks to barreling reefs and solid swells. Your style is polished, your maneuvers are powerful and deliberate, and your ability to read the ocean is instinctive.
You’re no longer just responding to the wave; you’re shaping the ride itself, showing creativity, control, and a deep connection with the ocean in every session.
Training Videos Available:
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CREATIVITY
Line 5
Bringing everything together and expressing your own unique style on the wave. At this stage, you’ve reached a high level of mastery and can surf confidently in almost any conditions - from heavy beach breaks to barreling reefs and solid swells. Your style is polished, your maneuvers are powerful and deliberate, and your ability to read the ocean is instinctive.
You’re no longer just responding to the wave; you’re shaping the ride itself, showing creativity, control, and a deep connection with the ocean in every session.
Training Videos Available:
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CREATIVITY
Line 5
Bringing everything together and expressing your own unique style on the wave. At this stage, you’ve reached a high level of mastery and can surf confidently in almost any conditions - from heavy beach breaks to barreling reefs and solid swells. Your style is polished, your maneuvers are powerful and deliberate, and your ability to read the ocean is instinctive.
You’re no longer just responding to the wave; you’re shaping the ride itself, showing creativity, control, and a deep connection with the ocean in every session.
Training Videos Available:
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master the ocean with our Curated training program
master the ocean with our Curated training program
If your pop-up is holding you back, you’re missing waves others catch with ease, struggling to read conditions, or spending hours surfing without improvement, Surflab helps you adopt a new approach to surf training so you can master the fundamentals, build proper technique, develop an effortless style, generate speed and power, and make the most of every wave.
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Transform your surfing with the five line method
Whether you’re a beginner looking to catch your first wave or an advanced surfer seeking to refine your style, Surflab gives you the tools to surf with confidence and flow.





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Transform your surfing with the five line method
Whether you’re a beginner looking to catch your first wave or an advanced surfer seeking to refine your style, Surflab gives you the tools to surf with confidence and flow.





5.0 rating on Google Reviews, from 301 reviews
50,000+
SurfLab Users World Wide
Transform your surfing with the five line method
Whether you’re a beginner looking to catch your first wave or an advanced surfer seeking to refine your style, Surflab gives you the tools to surf with confidence and flow.





5.0 rating on Google Reviews, from 301 reviews
50,000+
SurfLab Users World Wide













