65. Why Surfing More Isn’t Enough: The Real Key to Progression

Have you ever thought, I should be better by now? You’ve been surfing for a while, putting in the time, watching YouTube tutorials, even getting in the water more—but something’s just not clicking. You feel stuck, and no matter how much effort you put in, you’re not progressing the way you want.

I know that frustration because I’ve been there too. Surfing is unlike any other sport—you don’t get endless reps, the conditions are always changing, and without the right feedback, you might just be reinforcing bad habits. I spent years feeling like I had plateaued, wondering why I wasn’t improving, until I figured out what actually works.

In this episode of Confessions of a Surf Lady: The First Women’s Surfing Podcast™, we talk about why progression in surfing is so difficult, the common mistakes that keep surfers stuck, and what actually makes a difference. Plus, I’ll share how The Surf Société was born out of my own frustration—because I needed a place where I could get real feedback, guidance, and a community to help me progress. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, this episode is for you.

Main Themes

• Why Surfing Progression is So Damn Hard
  “Surfing isn’t like skating or snowboarding. You don’t get unlimited reps. Every session is different, and you can’t just practice the same maneuver 50 times in a row.” – Laura Day
• Why YouTube & Instagram Advice Might Be Making It Worse
  “I’d get so hyped watching a tutorial—then I’d go out, and my wave looked nothing like the perfect, empty lineup in the video.” – Laura Day
• The Myth That Surfing More = Getting Better
  “If you’re just reinforcing the same bad habits, more water time isn’t going to magically fix them.” – Laura Day
• The Reality of In-Person Coaching (And Why It’s Not Always the Answer)
  “I paid $250 for a coaching session, and the conditions were terrible. I left realizing I didn’t even know what I needed to work on.” – Laura Day

Resources

• Join The Surf Société – Get structured learning, expert guidance, and a women’s surf community designed to help you improve. Try it free for a week! Join Here.
• Follow Me on Instagram – Say hi and join the conversation at @confessionsofasurflady.

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