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WAVE HEIGHT: 1.2m - 1.9m
Suitable for Experienced surfers aged 6+
PRICES FROM: £50 (child £40)

Advanced Surf Session

A notable step up from Intermediate with a faster, steeper take off and bigger more powerful waves.
Girl surfs wave at The Wave Bristol

Advanced Surf Session


Our Advanced wave is a notable step up from our Intermediate wave. It has a steeper, faster take off and bigger waves with an open face and slow peeling speed. This session is great for more advanced surfers who have mastered the fundamentals of surfing and are looking to practice their turns and have a go on a more powerful wave.

Facts and Figures

Advanced wave: A range of open-faced waves, both right and left.

Wave height: 1.2m - 1.9m

Water depth: 1.5m at take off

Swimming ability: Able to swim 25m unaided and confident out of their depth

Ages: Ages 6+ and an experienced surfer who feels comfortable in most conditions


Advanced Surf Session

You should arrive 60 minutes before your session starts. This gives you time to walk from the carpark, check-in for your surf, collect your equipment, get changed and be ready for your Health & Safety briefing 15 minutes before your session starts.
We are sorry but we are only able to allow assistance dogs on site.


Surfer turning waves during winter at The Wave, surfing inland lake in Bristol

SUITABLE FOR

The Advanced Surf session is available to those aged 6+ who are able to swim 25m unaided, but you must also be an experienced surfer and feel comfortable in most conditions.

If you’re not sure of your ability we recommend starting off with an easier session such as a Waikiki or an Intermediate and working your way up.

Are you a student? Save 20% Mon – Fri – find out more here.

Left or Right

Surfers can book ‘the left’ or ‘the right’ for their session, the waves are perfectly mirrored either side of the pier;

The Right: Is a righthander to the right of the pier as viewed from shore, which will be forehand for ‘regular’ stance and backhand for goofy stance.

The Left: Is a lefthander to the left of the pier as viewed from shore, which will be backhand for ‘regular’ stance and forehand for ‘goofy’ stance.

Surfers stay on their booked side for the duration of the session, with no switching, for safety reasons and to ensure surfers maximise their time in the lake. 

Who's it for


  • Advanced surfers with lots of experience  
  • Must have mastered all the fundamentals of surfing and surfing etiquette 
  • Can comfortably ride waves above 1m  
  • Can handle themselves in most conditions: duck diving through whitewater, paddling in deep water, lining up and the take-off zone, catching a wave before it breaks popping up to their feet, managing their speed, and turning on the open-face until the end of the wave.  

Advanced Surf Session

You should arrive 60 minutes before your session starts. This gives you time to walk from the carpark, check-in for your surf, collect your equipment, get changed and be ready for your Health & Safety briefing 15 minutes before your session starts.
We are sorry but we are only able to allow assistance dogs on site.


You must watch a Health & Safety video and sign a waiver before you surf with us, please ensure you do this before arriving on-site. After your first visit, you will only need to sign your waiver once every 60 days. The system will automatically notify you when it is time to sign your waiver, please ensure you do this before you arrive on-site. You must watch the whole Health & Safety video before you can sign your waiver, this is to reduce the briefing time when on-site and help keep you socially distanced.

Surfing and bodyboarding are physically challenging and carry risks that we cannot entirely eliminate. Have a look at our Health & Safety information and find out how to surf safely here.

Gift Vouchers

Choose a gift voucher amount to suit you. The recipient has the flexibility to choose when they'd like to book their surf. The perfect gift for surf addicts or those looking to learn.

Advanced Coaching


Surf Equipment

We include wetsuits, boots, hats and gloves in the price of your surf. Foamboards are available to use for free for Beginner - Intermediate sessions. We also have a range of boards to hire, starting from £12 for softboards and £17 for hardboards.