Surf Smarter, Progress Faster
World-class surf coaching, training programs, and experiences designed to boost your style, technique, and confidence
See why surfers love OMBE.
Surfers of all skill levels, age and board types getting better faster
Slash years off your surf learning curve with our step-by-step surf instructionals
Save yourself years of costly trial & error
Skill-Based Programs
Step-by-step training based on your skill level. Follow along with weekly sessions or train at your own pace.
Manoeuvre Index Programs
Get the lowdown on bottom turns, cutbacks, surfing on rail and more with specific training drills for every skill level.
Fundamental Deep Dive Programs
Training programs focusing on developing the fundamentals
Programs Based on Your Skill Level
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Training Structure
Reading the Ocean & Fixing Bad Habits
Catch More Waves & Fix Your Pop Up
Fix Your Stance & Generate Speed
Coordination & Technique
Developing Control & Awareness
Learning To Flow And Move Better
Developing Style And Efficiency Of Movement
Surfing Top To Bottom
Surfing With More Style And Less Stress
Surfing On Rail
Amplifying Your Speed & Power
Surfing With Flow & Joining The Dots
What You'll Learn
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Training Structure
Catching Waves Easier
Fixing Your Pop Up & Stance
Learning To Steer
Learning to Read the Wave & Respond to it
How to Catch & Ride Bigger Green Waves
Learning To Flow And Move Better
What You'll Learn
What's included in membership?
25+ surf progression programs and 1000+ videos
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The fast way to improve your surfing
Tired of leaving the ocean frustrated? Not sure what you’re doing wrong? Our training programs fast-track your surfing journey with tried-and-tested methods. Over the years we’ve trained thousands of beginner and intermediate surfers, helping them to catch more waves, improve their technique and surf with better style. The OMBE program eliminates years of frustration and disappointment, helping you to grow your skills and make every wave count.
Step-by-step instructions to improve your surfing
Avoid years of frustration with our training pathways
We’ve broken down the core elements of surfing to take the guesswork out of becoming a better surfer. If you’ve been stuck in a rut or feeling like you’re not reaching your potential, you’re not alone. Most surfers stagnate because they’re unsure of where to go next in their surfing journey.
Luckily, we’ve made it easier than ever to give your surfing a boost. All you need to do is follow along with our step-by-step training pathways to start stacking up the wins every time you hit the water.
Embrace the ride
You’ll be surprised how your surfing improves with the fundamentals in place. Our training programs are specifically designed to ensure you have great technique, helping lift the lid on what makes a good surfer. With straight-forward training methods and proven results, we’re all about celebrating small wins and embracing the journey.
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Meet your new surf coach
World Class Surf Coach, Shaper & Former Pro Surfer
Meet Clayton Nienaber, OMBE’s founder and head coach. A former professional surfer and coach to the South African surf team, Clay brings his lifetime of surfing knowledge to the OMBE community. He’s also a renowned surfboard shaper, having made boards for Dane Reynolds and Kelly Slater, as well as co-developing the cutting-edge Spine-Tek board technology utilised by Channel Islands for their epoxy board designs.
Now turning his efforts to full-time coaching, Clay breaks down the intricacies of arguably the world’s most misunderstood sport to get the best out of the everyday surfer. With his unique insights and coaching techniques, Clay has helped tens of thousands of surfers lift their game – you could be next!
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From the comfort of home to far-flung tropical beaches, save and watch your favourite training videos from wherever the wind takes you.
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If you don't know what good surfing feels like...
How can you expect to find it?
The OMBE method helps you surf better and have more fun. With our beginner and intermediate pathway programs you’ll nail the basics and develop confidence in just a matter of weeks.
How do you practice a bottom turn?
What should it feel like? Can you do it on land? Most surfers would probably just shrug and paddle for the next wave. In our pathway programs you’ll learn the theory and techniques to master the fundamental surfing manoeuvres. With land- and water-based drills designed to develop muscle memory, you’ll be doing bottom turns and cutbacks in your sleep.
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Become an OMBE member today and get unlimited access with a 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked.
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After changing the lives of thousands of surfers, we’re so confident in our training programs that we will refund your membership if you aren’t 100% satisfied.
Join a surfing community
OMBE is all about the power of community. By tapping into a crew of like-minded individuals you’ll be exposed to golden nuggets of information, drawing from a fountain of knowledge not only from our coaches but also your surfing peers. From core skills like paddling and duck-diving to advanced concepts like aerials and tube riding, our range of resources caters to all levels of surfer.
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Use our blueprint to surf better
Why waste years struggling along, surfing more, surfing harder trying to figure things out for yourself? You can save a lifetime of hard-earned mistakes and get a much better result when you follow the Ombe Method of surfing. It’s like a shortcut that gives you the inside knowledge, tools, and foundations to master surfing. Are you ready to accelerate your surfing in the shortest time possible? To have more speed, power and style without years of just blindly surfing more and hoping you improve? Then claim your free 7 day while you still can.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the OMBE Membership
Everything - and all memberships come with a free trial.
- Access to all of our training programs with a variety of training methods and programs to suit different skill levels and styles of surfing.
- Instant access to all training programs
- Programs for every goal, issue and skill level
- Stream 1000+ lessons across 25+ programs
- New content every month
- Monthly surf coaching webinars
- Submit your footage for coaching feedback
- Early access to trips and coaching events
- Watch on your computer, TV, phone or tablet
- Download the programs to your device for easy access anywhere
- Access to the community
How does the Free trial work?
You can start your free trial here.
This will allow you to try every single training program and see if the training is for you. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel before the end of the trial you won't be charged.
You can choose between a monthly membership or annual membership to suit your training and schedule.
Can I cancel anytime?
You can cancel anytime and if you cancel before the end of the trial you won't be charged.
What training program is right for me or where should I start?
We recommend starting with either the Beginner Pathway or the Intermediate Pathway, based on what you want to achieve and where your surfing is. These are designed to help break bad habits and master your foundations so you can then tackle the rest of the training.
Otherwise you can explore the Manoeuvre Index or Fundamentals Series to work on what you want to.
Click here to explore the FULL Training Library.
How do I get access to the coaches and feedback?
Every month we hold live feedback webinars where prior to the event, you can submit the footage of your training and ask questions to the coaches.
During the event, the coaches will break down the submissions and provide video analysis, breaking down what you need to improve on.
All of these events are available on replay anytime.Between feedback events, you can post your footage or questions to the community.
Below all of the training videos you can also post comments and the coaches will get back to you.
What is OMBE and what does it stand for?
OMBE Surf Training is designed to help surfers improve their skills by focusing on the four core elements of surfing - Ocean, Mind, Body, and Equipment.
The training program starts by teaching surfers to pay attention to the ocean and understand its movements to better react to them. Next, surfers learn to calm their mind and remove tension, allowing them to enter a state of flow and react more effectively to the waves.
The program then focuses on teaching surfers proper techniques and maneuvers, while also helping them remove tension from their body to perform them more effortlessly. Finally, surfers learn to choose the right equipment for the job, to amplify their movements and improve their overall surfing experience.
By syncing all four elements together, surfers can improve their surfing and enter a state of flow, where they are fully immersed in the experience and enjoying every moment.
How do I get in touch with OMBE?
You can contact us via our contact form.
Email us at info@ombe.co
Livechat in the bottom right-hand corner.
What training program is right for me or where should I start?
We recommend starting with either the Beginner Pathway or the Intermediate Pathway, based on what you want to achieve and where your surfing is. These are designed to help break bad habits and master your foundations so you can then tackle the rest of the training.
Otherwise you can explore the Manoeuvre Index or Fundamentals Series to work on what you want to.
Click here to explore the FULL Training Library.
How do I get access to the coaches and feedback?
Every month we hold live feedback webinars where prior to the event, you can submit the footage of your training and ask questions to the coaches.
During the event, the coaches will break down the submissions and provide video analysis, breaking down what you need to improve on.
All of these events are available on replay anytime.Between feedback events, you can post your footage or questions to the community.
Below all of the training videos you can also post comments and the coaches will get back to you.
Can I repeat the programs?
You can repeat all of the programs as many times as you like. They are designed with the idea that you will revisit them over time.
Can I go at my own pace?
Some of the programs are set in weekly structures. These are recommendations and do not need to be followed. You can slow down and go at your own pace, working on your weaknesses and moving on when you are ready.
Do I need any equipment to do the programs?
You do not need any equipment to start any of the programs. However, some of the training programs will utilise a bosu ball and/or surf skateboard.
How does the training work? What type of training is it?
The training is a combination of theory, drills (land & water-based), surf skating and surfing, as well as trigger words to build muscle memory, understanding how to find the feeling and how to overcome your fear.
This is a complete training methodlogy from how to interact with the ocean, calm your mind and develop deep knowledge, how to move your body and relax it and how to interact with and use your equipment.
What if I'm landlocked or only get to a beach every so often?
That is fine. all of the programs are created with that in mind. If a program includes water-based training, simply save it up until you have the chance to get to the beach.
There are communities around the globe within the platform and you'll find other members keen to meet up and do land-training together.
How does the land-based training work? Shouldn't I just surf more?
The land-based training is designed to break patterns and add in the repetitions. This is vital in building the muscle memory and neurological pathways to learn and develop skills. The idea is by simulating surfing on land, we can rapidly develop these systems. When we enter the surf, we can further build upon them and allow our bodies to follow the muscle memory we have been training.
Yes, surfing is great but the amount of training in a 2-hour surf is minimal compared to 30 minutes of land training.
How does the water-based training fit in?
After you have been developing the muscle memory on land, you will need to start converting the training to replicating it in the water. The best way to do this is to set on focus and work on one change in your surfing and not several. Simplify it and allow yourself to see an improvement in one area.
The next best thing to do is to let go, don't bring stress into the ocean. Focus on having fun and trying to automatically repeat the muscle memory. Tension is the enemy of good technique and style.
I have been surfing for years and years, how do I replace my bad habits?
One at a time. The programs will help identify the bad habits, replace them and introduce a vital part of your training: trigger words. These are pattern interrupters that help you associate movement with words. As you say a trigger word and connect it to a movement, you are teaching your brain and body to repeat a movement based on that word. As you enter the surf, repeat these trigger words and slowly correct the bad habits.
How much does OMBE cost?
Click here to see our pricing and sign up for a membership, which provides unlimited access to all of the training programs, videos, feedback sessions, community & new training as it launches.
How does the 30 Day money back guarantee work?
We believe so strongly in this program and it has helped thousands of surfers improve their surfing that we are happy to offer a 30 day money back guarantee for you to try it out.
This is a game changing program and we want you to feel like you can try it out without fear of it being a waste of money.
Try the program, use it, practise at home and if you don’t feel the program has provided you any value or isn’t helping you, simply contact us and we’ll sort it out. It’s that easy.
How do I cancel?
If you don’t want to continue, you can cancel your membership renewal through your profile on the platform. Follow the prompts to cancel on your dashboard page, and your membership will not renew. Please note that there aren’t refunds for partially unused membership periods.
If you have more questions, please contact us. We’re happy to help!