Surf Camp in Punta Mita Day 3: How To Catch A Wave

Do you know the true secrets behind binary and dynamic wave selection? Or do you keep nose-diving and think you may need a lil’ help from our expert surfers here at Wild Mex?

Welcome to Day 3 of surf camp! If you’ve just finished Day 2, you’ll know allll about the safety and technicalities of surfing. You may have even caught a wave already - cowabunga!

Buuuut, Surf camp in Punta Mita doesn’t stop there. Day 3 takes your knowledge to the next level. Yup, it’s time to learn how to catch a wave when surfing without nose diving OR losing the wave! We’re going from white water to green waves, and yes, you CAN do it! We’re all about popping you up, physically and mentally—building your skill and confidence in the water simultaneously!

Keen to get ahead? Keep reading to learn more about your Day 3 activities. OR check out Day 3 on YOUTUBE here.

Grab your board, and let’s go!

So, you’ve been catching white water waves, but you want to learn how to catch green waves?… Let’s make this happen!

White water waves are relatively easier to catch. Heck - sometimes you don’t even need to paddle! Though we looove relaxing and enjoying the smooth surf, sometimes a challenge is on our to-do list.

Green waves are a step up from white water, but we know you can do it. These waves don’t push you forward, so your surf destiny is in your own hands. And it’s time to grab it!

Here, the only force you’ll be working with is gravity - but we’ve got some tried and tested techniques to help you pop up with ease. Like Sir Isaac Newton, you’ll be the boss of gravity in no time—Simply trust our coaches to get you there!

Once your surf team understands how to catch a wave body surfing, we delve deeper into the science of green wave catching.

Kiss your body surfing goodbye for Day 3 - we’re focusing on big boards. Larger surfboards paddle MUCH faster, and we find they’re the best tool for catching green waves early on.

We make sure ALL surfers understand how to catch green waves from start to finish, and we add a lil’ science into the session for extra surfing knowledge. Our aim is to provide you with as much info as possible! Safety and science make a world of fun.

From scanning the open seas to applying green wave techniques, you’ll experience genuine freedom like never before.

Knowing how to catch unbroken waves is paramount. Buuuut…. If you bump into other surfers, your groove will be thrown off.

To avoid any open water mishaps, we touch base on surfing etiquette. Etiquette is a key aspect of your surfing process, and we take time for these useful tips in most sessions. In our eyes—A kind surfer is a pro surfer!

We also continue surf etiquette lessons on Day 4, keeping you protected while you learn and grow. Hey, practice makes perfect!