131 Why You're Missing Waves (and What the Pros See That You Don't)
Are you truly reading the wave, or just watching water move? Discover how paying attention to the ocean's smallest details could completely transform your surfing. If you've ever felt stuck in your surf progression, unsure why better technique isn't getting better results, this episode is your wake-up call. It's not just about turning sharper or paddling harder, it's about changing how you see the ocean. Whether you're an intermediate surfer or decades in, understanding how to focus and read the wave can be the game-changer you've been missing. Learn how world-class surfers like Tom Carroll gain a massive edge by spotting secondary swells, backwashes, and subtle refractions that most surfers miss. Discover why your technique won't matter if you can't focus and how mindfulness and meditation off the board can level up your performance on it. Shift your entire relationship with surfing by embracing a personal surfing philosophy rooted in joy, longevity, and self-defined progression - not surf industry hype. Press play to learn how changing your mindset and mastering wave reading can unlock deeper flow, better waves, and more fulfilling sessions in any surf condition. www.surfmastery.com Michael Frampton and Van Vu (Originallly published on the Surf Basis Podcast) The Surf Mastery Podcast: For the passionate surfer - whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer - this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more - so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced
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130 How Details Transform Surfing, Self-Talk & Relationships with Kyle Thiermann
What if the key to mastering any craft - surfing, storytelling, relationships, or even table tennis - lies in simply slowing down and noticing the smallest details? In a fast-paced world that often rewards intensity and output, we easily overlook the quiet power of presence and reflection. Whether you're navigating the chaos of Mavericks or confronting inner narratives, this episode reveals how attention to detail can reshape not just your performance, but your perspective on life itself. Discover why focusing on one small detail - like the placement of your back foot - can dramatically improve your surf sessions and silence self-doubt. Learn how table tennis taught Kyle Thiermann a life-altering lesson about humility, ego, and mastery that spills over into his big wave surfing. Explore how interviewing his parents not only led to his new book but also transformed his relationships and deepened his empathy through the art of asking better questions. Listen now to uncover how Kyle Thiermann's philosophy of detail and reflection can elevate not just your surfing, but your entire approach to growth and connection. Kyles' - Book: https://geni.us/onelastqbeforeyougo Website: https://www.kylethiermann.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_tman/ Kyle was first on the show in 2018 - episode 27 Kyle Thiermann is a surfer, podcast host, and author of One Last Question Before You Go, a book about why you should interview your parents. www.surfmastery.com Music: Leo Meizoso - Soul Elegance The Surf Mastery Podcast: For the passionate surfer - whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfe - this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more - so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced
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129 Lineup Strategy, Surfing Technique and Reading the Ocean with Surf Coach Matt Scorringe
What if the key to unlocking your best surfing isn't how you ride a wave - but how you read the ocean before you even paddle for it? Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just stepping up to steeper waves, too many of us overlook the 99% of surfing that happens off the board. In this eye-opening episode, elite surf coach Matt Scorringe shares why ocean knowledge - not tricks or turns - is the hidden edge that separates good surfers from great ones. If you've ever felt lost in the lineup, struggled with wave selection, or wondered how top surfers always seem to be in the right spot, this conversation is for you. Discover the missing piece in most surf coaching: how reading the ocean gives you faster decision-making, greater confidence, and better waves. Learn how to turn crowded lineups into a game of strategy, not frustration, using Matt's unique "first line of defense" approach. Explore how treating the ocean like a playground—not a proving ground - can unlock more joy, progression, and long-term success in your surfing journey. Hit play now to learn how rethinking your approach to wave reading and lineup dynamics can instantly elevate your surfing experience. https://www.theartofsurfing.com Use Discount Code: "surfmastery25" for 25% discount on Matts Academy and Remote coaching program. Matts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattyscorringe/?hl=en For more visit www.surfmastery.com Music: "Fernweh" by Nachur The Surf Mastery Podcast: For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced
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128 Surfing Etiquette and the Evolution of Surf Culture with Holly Beck
Is the surfer catching the most waves always the best surfer in the lineup - or just the loudest? Surfing is more crowded than ever, and the line between etiquette and entitlement in the lineup is getting blurry. Whether you're new to surfing or a seasoned local, understanding the evolving ethics of surf culture can make or break your session - and everyone else's. Hear Holly Beck share how her transformation from competitive surfer to retreat leader changed her perspective on surf etiquette. Learn why the unspoken "rules" of the lineup are more complex than just "who's deepest," and how understanding nuance can lead to a better surf experience. Discover how surf culture can shift towards empathy and inclusivity without sacrificing skill, tradition, or respect. Tune in to hear a refreshingly real and nuanced conversation that will challenge how you think about surfing, sharing waves, and what it truly means to be the best surfer in the water. https://surfwithamigas.com www.surfmastery.com The Surf Mastery Podcast: For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced
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127 See Feel Do - The 3 Pillars of Good Surfing - (Best of Episode)
Are you truly seeing the wave - or are you missing the subtle signals that could transform your surfing forever? Many surfers hit a performance plateau because they focus only on big maneuvers and ignore the foundational skills that unlock flow, control, and wave mastery. In this "Best of" episode, discover the overlooked mental and physical shifts that elite surfers use to elevate their performance - without needing better waves or a new board. Learn how to "read" the ocean and see opportunities in every wave, just like world champion Tom Carroll. Discover why the best surfers don't think balance - they feel it, and how you can train your instincts to surf with more fluidity. Get a simple yet powerful breakdown of how waves and surfboards work, and why leaning - not forcing - is the secret to rail surfing. Hit play now to uncover the three timeless surf insights that will sharpen your focus, deepen your feel, and transform how you approach every session. www.surfmastery.com Quotes from Episodes 2,3 and 14. Music: "make a smile" Anthony Mea
About Surf Mastery - Surfing Tips and Wisdom for Lifelong Surfers
Are you finding it hard to get better at surfing, struggling to catch waves, negotiate the line up and understand surf culture?
This podcast that helps passionate lifelong surfers to catch more waves, surf with more speed, style, grace and to gain wisdom and confidence in the water
Discover why you aren't getting the most out of your surfing, the exact steps to take to improve, so you can develop not only your surfing, but also your relationship to surfing and the ocean.
The podcast shares lessons of my transformation from frustrated, below-average adult-surfer, to a confident, competent and respected surfer.
The podcast is a mix of long form interviews with the best surfers, surf coaches and industry leaders, and focused, shorter episodes with specific surfing tips.
Episodes 100, 108 and 111 are a great place to start.
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