Improve Your Wave Selection Bodyboarding

Wave selection and positioning is something that we are frequently questioned about during our bodyboard retreats and coaching weekends. It's also not an easy thing to teach! However, after decades of coaching thousands of different bodyboarders all over the globe, Bodyboard Holidays founder and head honcho Rob Barber explains how to improve your wave knowledge and as result have more fun in the water. Using these simple tips will improve your bodyboarding massively and your wave count will go through the roof. Enjoy!
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[@micknkazslater5977]

Tks mate that was really helpful! My 25 yo son and I are 6 months in with a lot to learn. We really like your style of presenting.

[@welshbodyboardclub3400]

This is brilliant. Keep sharing that boogie love! ❤

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thank you so much!!

[@Jessejrod]

Observe the wave BF you get in...Great video man🤙🏽🙏🏽

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Appreciate it!

[@matthewdavies5875]

I wish I knew this when starting out.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

It's a game changer Mavis for sure!

[@luizcarloscunha3153]

❤

[@johndoeyedoe]

Wedges are the best type of shore break. Even better if its almost sucking dry. 😊 Great tips and presentation.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

We love a good wedge! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@michaelculhane3058]

Long time surfer, new to bodyboard, you nailed the advice.

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks for your kind words. It means a lot to us! 🙌

[@bookofbusiness]

Pura vida, pura awesome, helpful, next level content as always 🙏 thanks so much you're the goat

[@bodyboard_holidays]

🙌

[@alexershov2439]

I would add a bit about wave period, but might be it's a topic on how to read a surf forecast video. Great stuff!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Great suggestion!

[@jeffconnolly127]

Another excellent video!! Lovin all the tutorials you guys have been putting out lately! Keep it up....ive literally learned EVERYTHING i know about boog'n and the ocean from you, jay reale and ian campbells youtube videos...👍👍🤙🤙💪💪

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Great to hear! thank you for stopping by. We're super stoked to be able to help you on your bodyboarding journey! ❤

[@Shinta0SaINt]

Thank you for sharing this gem of a video! Regards Shane from Trinidad

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hey Shane, it's our pleasure!

[@andylyd9570]

Amazing vid rob bang on love you x

[@bodyboard_holidays]

✌

[@olliessurfgear]

Really enjoy watching your guys videos 🤙 keep up the good work!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thanks 👍 We're stoked to hear this!

[@nachiketrjog]

Thanks a lot!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

No worries!

[@markhollidge8514]

Great advice as ever Rob! 👏

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Thank Mark. Hope all is well with you. 🙌

[@infonac392]

Oblongs and triangles! Love it, thanks Rob

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scumonkey]

Very informative, now time to put it to use, thank YOU!!!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad it was helpful! Let us know how you get on 👌

[@georgeheggie1274]

Much appreciated! Some really good tips, as it's mainly beach breaks I surf this is gold, thank you 🤙

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Happy to help. Now go shred! 🌊🔥✌

[@severnbrand]

Another really informative video guys. Thanks! 🙏

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@luizcarloscunha3153]

Maravilhoso vídeo! Obrigado!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Obrigado! 😬

[@andrewterry1801]

Thanks as a new comer these tips are really useful . I often stand out there not knowing which wave to commit too lol I kinda took one of your bits of advise at fistral and looked at what others were doing . If not it was just a guess lol

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Glad it was helpful! Let us know how you get on with this new info. ✌

[@BrolyRajang]

👍

[@bodyboard_holidays]

✌

[@simondavid11]

Good video, but don't confuse reflection and refraction!

[@paulgardner3926]

What’s the best tide for croyde Rob? Loving the nuggets!

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Hey Paul, this can vary depending on the conditions and banks but Croyde in notorious for low. Cheers, Alex 🙌

[@luizcarloscunha3153]

Vocês pretendem vir para o Brasil?

[@bodyboard_holidays]

Maybe one day brother! 🙌