Ocean Adventure ISA Surf Instructor Training
Build the skills to teach surfing professionally while progressing faster than you could on your own. Ocean Adventure Surf Academy combines daily coaching, structured training, and internationally recognized ISA preparation in an immersive Bali experience designed for surfers who want to take the next step.
What this is
Ocean Adventure Surf Academy's ISA Surf Training is an immersive 4, 8, or 12-week program based in Canggu, Bali. The academy combines daily surf coaching, video analysis, surf theory, land-based training, yoga, freediving exercises, and guided surf trips to help participants improve their surfing while preparing for the ISA Level 1 International Surf Instructor Certification. Participants can also join simply to develop their surfing without pursuing certification.
Who it's for
- Aspiring surf instructors
- Gap year travelers
- Career changers
- Beginner to advanced surfers committed to improving
- Anyone pursuing internationally recognized ISA surf instructor qualifications
Requirements
- Minimum 10% deposit to reserve your place
- Ability to complete the physical requirements needed for ISA certification, including a timed swim assessment
- Meet Indonesia's entry requirements before traveling
- Participants should be at least 18 years old, or turn 18 during the year of enrollment (younger applicants may be considered with parental consent)
What you get
- Choice of a 4, 8, or 12-week ISA Surf Training program
- Six surf coaching sessions each week with ISA-certified instructors
- ILS lifesaving course and certificate
- Six surf coaching sessions each week with ISA-certified instructors
- Weekly video analysis and surf theory sessions
- Accommodation, daily breakfast, beach transfers, community events, and monthly surf trips to destinations including Lombok, Java, and Nusa Lembongan
Why this is useful
Ocean Adventure Surf Academy combines technical coaching with a structured training environment that goes well beyond traditional surf camps. Daily coaching, video analysis, surf theory, physical training, and ocean confidence exercises work together to help surfers make measurable progress while preparing for an internationally recognized instructor certification. The academy also welcomes participants who simply want to become stronger surfers, making the program accessible regardless of long-term career goals.