Surf Survival Training
Survive repeated hold downs and increase your confidence
Clients Say:
Josh Morgan, Surfer, Mornington Peninsula
Surf Survival breath-hold training. Increase your confidence
Train your breath-hold to increase your confidence and abilities in the surf. This Surf Survival course (PADI Basic Freediver certified) is tailored specifically for surfers and anyone who wants to beat the stress of tough water conditions.
Learn to hold your breath comfortably in high stress water conditions with Elite PADI Master Freedive Instructor, Marlon Quinn.
Develop surf survival breath-hold skills that will save you in a hold-down situation, and not just one stressed hold, but repeated hold-downs. Our methods train you specifically to deal with repeated hold downs in high stress situations. You will manage your mind better, your holds better and have new skills and awareness to enjoy the surf and difficult coastal waters, whether that’s 2ft waves or 20ft waves.
Cope with Extreme Circumstances
Build and Rebuild Confidence
Bigger Waves & Better Sessions
The Course:
Big Wave Surf Training
Breathing and Breath hold training for Surfers
This breathhold training course specifically tuned for surfers will take you closer. No matter what level of board rider, body surfer or swimmer you are, no matter what waves you surf – you will benefit from learning how to improve your breath-hold and your surf survival. After years of experience in the field of breathing and high performance training we have a system that will maximise your ability to perform in extreme conditions.
In this course you’ll perform a series of breathing drills and demonstrate your new surf survival skills in real time. You can apply them straight away in your next surf.
Certified Training
PADI Basic Freediver Certification
Specifically tailored for surfers, you can be confident you’re getting the best training backed by world class freediving certification. Completing this surf training course, you’ll also qualify for PADI Basic Freediver certification, the first step in developing solid freediving skills. The basic freediving principles and breathhold techniques learned in this course can be taken further if you choose. It’s the starting point for all freediving courses. By enrolling in the PADI Freediver Basic course you can later choose to progress towards the PADI Freediver certification by completing open water dives, but as a surfer, you don’t have to.

From $399
Course Structure
FIRST LEVEL SURF TRAINING COURSE STRUCTURE:
- Complete your PADI Freediver Touch interactive self-paced learning, or
- Complete your PADI Freediver Basic course (foundation skills)
- Maximum 8x participants per course
Indicative Theory & Breathing Session + Pool Double Sessions
- 4:00 – 6pm: 1.5hr+ Theory Review
- 6pm – 9pm: 3hr Double Pool Session
What's Next?
- Enrol now in the Big Wave Surf Training (incl PADI Basic Freediver certification)
- Download the PADI Freediver Medical History Form (pdf).
- Browse the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Once your booking is confirmed you’ll gain access to the PADI Freediver Touch from us so you can start studying!
From $350
Base Fees: $350 (Surf Training incl PADI Freediver Basic certification)
Minimum total fees: $350
Professional Training by Certified Freediving Instructors
For surfers, body boarders, surf rescuers and surf riders interested in developing advanced stress management techniques with a professional instructor, this is the perfect option to progress even further and be guided by a professional.