Good Surfing made Simple.
A quicker, simpler & easier way to improve your surfing
How it works
Follow along with the weekly sessions or go at your own pace
Develop a deep understanding of good surfing
Develop muscle memory with land & water-based training
Get feedback on your surfing from the coaches
Join a supportive community of other surfers
Unlock better surfing and new skills with a structured training program
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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
Get the right feedback & advice on your surfing
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Members get real about how OMBE has transformed their surfing.
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Meet your coach - Clayton Nienaber
World Class Surf Coach, Shaper & Former Pro Surfer
Clayton is a world-class surf coach, surfboard shaper, and former professional surfer with over 35 years of experience in the surfing industry. He has coached the South African team and has shaped boards for some of the best surfers in the world, including Dane Reynolds and Kelly Slater. Clayton developed the Spine-Tek board technology in collaboration with Shapers that Channel Islands now utilise for all their Epoxy boards.
Clayton's greatest strength lies in his ability to simplify the complexities of surfing and break them down into simple everyday language and movements that anyone can understand and practice. His expertise in all aspects of surfing, from equipment to technique, has made him a valuable resource for surfers of all levels, and his unique insights and coaching techniques are now available to anyone through the OMBE surf coaching methodology.
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After the skill based pathways you'll understand your surfing and surfing in general on a deeper level. With feedback from the coaches you'll know what you need to work on next to keep leveling up your surfing. Continue your journey and improving with deep dives on manoeuvres and the fundamentals of surfing.
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Pathways Based on Your Skill Level
Step-by-step training, follow along with the weekly sessions or train at your pace
Manoeuvre Deep Dives
Structured training with separate drills for Beg. Int. & Adv. Surfers
Master The Fundamentals
Training programs focusing on developing the fundamentals
Train anytime, anywhere, at your own pace
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Save your favourite training for quick access and stream from remote beaches.
The OMBE Methodology
The OMBE approach to surfing emphasizes the importance of focusing on the four core elements of surfing - Ocean, Mind, Body, and Equipment - in the right order to improve your skills and make surfing easier. Many surfers make the mistake of focusing on equipment first and expecting immediate improvements, but this approach often falls short.
1. Ocean
At least have the decency to look at the wave! Understanding & reading the ocean will dictate everything you do, from the line you take, to what manoeuvres you can do.
2. Mind
Learn to take control of your fears, quiet the inner noise and learn techniques to relax your mind so you can actually respond to the wave.
3. Body
Learn to feel the movement and develop the muscle memory. Release tension from the body so you can move with more flow and style.
4. Equipment
You surf a wave, not your surfboard. Equipment is the last thing we change in our OMBE. Your board will either amplify or mute your movements.
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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 700+ 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 stands for Ocean, Mind, Body and Equipment.
It is an approach with a focus on syncing all four major aspects within your surfing. When all four are in sync, your surfing will improve and you will easily enter a flow state within the ocean.
Most surfers will focus on their equipment first and expect an immediate improvement in their surfing but there is an order to OMBE and a reason for it.
You first must pay attention to the ocean and what it is doing, then calm your mind, relax and remove tension, as well as understanding how to do the manoeuvres, then you give your body the chance to effectively do the manoeuvre and your focus is on removing tension in the body and doing it more effortlessly. The board will either amplify or mute your movements and then it is a case of right tool for the job.
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!
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