Surf Like a Girl

Programs

Find your program

Level I

Building the Foundation

Build your foundation and gain independence

For those just starting out, or not yet able to surf on their own.

Your coach stays with you 100% in the water for the whole session, working on take-off, safety, line-up etiquette, paddling, wave selection and the essential technical fundamentals to build a solid foundation in surfing.

In practice

  • Coach in the water
  • support throughout the session
  • building your foundation
  • developing independence
  • equipment available when needed

Step by step

Level I, step by step: 1. Theory and practice class, 2. Technical analysis, 3. Technical exercises, 4. Personalized plan, 5. Next session.

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Level II

Independence

Gain 100% independence.

For those who’ve already started surfing but still need guidance and support in the water.

Here, your coach still stays with you out at sea, but the goal shifts: less and less dependence, and more and more reading, decision-making and independence.

You learn to read the line-up, position yourself better, choose your own waves and understand the ocean, so you can start building your surf independently.

In practice

  • Coach in the water
  • support when needed
  • reading the ocean
  • wave selection
  • focus on 100% independence

Step by step

Level II, step by step: 1. Surf session (with support when needed), 2. Technical analysis, 3. Technical exercises, 4. Personalized plan, 5. Next session.

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Level III

Technical Refinement

Refine your surf.

For those who already surf independently and want to improve technically.

Here, your surfing is watched from the outside. Sessions are filmed to identify patterns, technical adjustments and opportunities to improve that are often hard to notice while you’re surfing.

The pillar of the training is video analysis: watching your own surfing → understanding what needs to change → training with intention.

In practice

  • Coach on the sand
  • training split into 2 rounds
  • session filming
  • technical analysis
  • specific exercises
  • personalized plan

Step by step

Level III, step by step: 1. Surf session (filming or class), 2. Complete surf analysis, 3. Technical exercises, 4. Personalized plan, 5. Next surf session.

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Online

Online video analysis

Reach your next level, wherever you are.

For those who want to improve with the SLG methodology, even far from our training bases.

We analyze your surfing to identify what needs work and steer your next sessions with more clarity and intent.

In practice

  • You send your videos
  • technical analysis
  • online meeting
  • specific exercises
  • personalized plan

Meet the team

Our coaches

The best women’s team of surf coaches in Brazil

Marina Rezende

Floripa · São Paulo · Portugal · Online

Marina Rezende

Founder & Head Coach

Former professional athlete and creator of the Surf Like a Girl methodology. Specialized in coaching intermediate and advanced surfers, in and out of the water.

Ana Clara Félix

São Paulo

Ana Clara Félix

Surf Coach & Filmmaker

A professional filmmaker who started out closely following athletes and high-performance surfing. From behind the lens to coaching, she found a new passion: turning what she sees into a tool for progress.

  • Intermediate
Gaby Borges

Floripa

Gaby Borges

Surf & Physical Coach

Physical and surf coach with a postgraduate degree and years of work focused on women. From surf to surf skate, she brings together preparation, simulation and practice in the water.

  • All levels
Valéria de Bem

Floripa

Valéria de Bem

Surf Coach

More than 25 years dedicated to teaching surf, and founder of Surf de Bem. A physical educator and longboard specialist, she is a reference in building a safe, consistent technical foundation.

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Longboard
Janaina Maya

Floripa

Janaina Maya

Surf & Longboard Coach

From the art of drawing to the lines drawn on the waves. A longboarder and coach specialized in the foundations of surfing, she is also our main reference for longboard training.

  • Beginner
  • Longboard
Jessica Bianca

São Paulo

Jessica Bianca

Surf Coach & Pro Surfer

A professional surfer with years on the Brazilian circuit, known for progressive, solid, fluid surfing. She brings her competition experience to technical coaching that is light and passionate about progress.

  • All levels
Tarik Veschi

Portugal

Tarik Veschi

Head Coach Portugal

The blessed one among the women. 😅 On the team from the start, Tarik is a surf coach certified by the Portuguese Federation, and one of those all-round coaches: from your first wave to technical training, with patience, clear teaching and a few barrels along the way.

  • All levels

Progressing in surfing takes more than time in the water. It takes direction.

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