What if the key to unlocking your best surfing isn't how you ride a wave - but how you read the ocean before you even paddle for it?

Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just stepping up to steeper waves, too many of us overlook the 99% of surfing that happens off the board. In this eye-opening episode, elite surf coach Matt Scorringe shares why ocean knowledge - not tricks or turns - is the hidden edge that separates good surfers from great ones. If you've ever felt lost in the lineup, struggled with wave selection, or wondered how top surfers always seem to be in the right spot, this conversation is for you.

• Discover the missing piece in most surf coaching: how reading the ocean gives you faster decision-making, greater confidence, and better waves.

• Learn how to turn crowded lineups into a game of strategy, not frustration, using Matt's unique "first line of defense" approach.

• Explore how treating the ocean like a playground—not a proving ground - can unlock more joy, progression, and long-term success in your surfing journey.

Hit play now to learn how rethinking your approach to wave reading and lineup dynamics can instantly elevate your surfing experience.

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Music: "Fernweh" by Nachur

The Surf Mastery Podcast:

For the passionate surfer—whether you're a weekend warrior, a surf dad, or an older surfer—this podcast is all about better surfing and deeper stoke. With expert surf coaching, surf training, and surfing tips, we'll help you catch more waves, refine your paddling technique, and perfect your pop up on a surfboard. From surf workouts to handling wipeouts, chasing bigger waves, and mastering surf technique, we're here to make sure you not only improve but truly enjoy surfing more—so you can get more out of every session and become a wiser surfer. Go from Beginner or intermediate Surfer to advanced