Welcome to Surf Performance Systems
Over the past 15 years, we have worked with hundreds of athletes from a wide range of sports to enhance their athleticism and, ultimately, their performance.
Over the past 15 years, we have worked with hundreds of athletes from a wide range of sports to enhance their athleticism and, ultimately, their performance. We’ve condensed all of our knowledge and experience to…
Elevate your surf performance with our 1-1 SPS Online Coaching Package. Transform your strength, speed, power, conditioning, and nutrition, all tailored to your unique needs.
These improvements will unlock your potential to surf harder, surf longer, and reduce injury risk with a body fuelled for peak performance.
Watch the video below to learn more.
If you’re tired of feeling exhausted before your session even begins—gassed out on the paddle, missing waves, sore back, and sluggish pop-ups—then it's time to transform your surf fitness and build a body ready for the job at hand.
Here's the thing, just going surfing will limit your ceiling of potential and isn’t enough to truly maximise your wave count and ultimately your enjoyment.
Meet Your Coaches: Sam & Rob
We're Sam and Rob, the founders of Surf Performance Systems.
For the past 15 years, we've been coaching surfers of all levels from our performance gym in Cornwall UK – from weekend warriors looking to catch a few more waves to professional athletes pushing the boundaries of the sport.
We created Surf Performance Systems because we wanted to make this level of knowledge and expertise available to everyone, not just those who can train with us in person.
After taking a detailed look at the needs analysis of surfing, we understood one thing clearly: it's an extremely physical sport that demands specific training approaches.
That's why we're committed to creating high-value content and information designed specifically to help you:
Pop up quicker
Paddle harder
Recover faster
Reduce niggling injuries
And ultimately, surf harder!
No gimmicks, no fluff – just practical, proven methods based on understanding what your body needs to perform better in the water.
Looking forward to helping you take your surfing to the next level.
Trusted by Serious Surfers
...And Helping Serious Surfers Break Through Plateaus
Adam Lewis
Windsurfer & Surfer
“Training with Rob & Sam has transformed the way I surf and move.
Stronger.
More powerful.
More confident in the water.”
Barnaby Cox
Junior Surfer
"Training with SPS was unreal — data-driven, results-focused, and always supported.
Their attention to detail is next level. You know you're in the best hands."
Nick Healey
Surf Boat Rower
"As someone who’s spent decades in the ocean, I know what it takes to perform — and the SPS training took things to another level. My cardio, strength, and endurance skyrocketed."
Our 1 to 1 Programme
Faster To
Your Feet
Improve the physical attributes behind your takeoff. This program delivers surf-specific exercises for a quicker, smoother pop-up.
Pop-Up Power & Mobility Accelerator
Improve the physical attributes behind your takeoff. This program delivers surf-specific exercises for a quicker, smoother pop-up.
5 Fundamental Exercises For Every Surfer
Discover the key movements all surfers should master.
Want better paddle endurance? Faster pop-ups? Improved board control?
Paddle Power Foundation
The Paddle Power Foundation delivers a focused, surf-specific strength and conditioning system that builds the physical engine you need for powerful, consistent surfing.
Surf Athlete Warm-Up Blueprint
The warm-up used by top surf athletes to move better, paddle harder, and reduce injury risk.
Surfers Shoulder Protocol
Protect your shoulders from pain, fatigue, and poor paddling performance — with the exact surf-prehab protocol used by top-level athletes.
Transform your strength, speed, power, conditioning, and nutrition with a fully customised program tailored to your unique surfing needs
Our Blog Posts
Random vs. Strategic: Two Surfers, Two Approaches, Completely Different Results
Picture this: Two surfers, both passionate about improving their performance in the water. Both dedicate time and effort to training outside of their surf sessions... ...more
The Science of Surfing
December 08, 2025•5 min read
The Most Important Piece of Surf Gear Isn’t in Your Quiver
New Blog Post Description ...more
The Science of Surfing
August 19, 2025•4 min read
How to get started and what’s involved:
Zoom Consultation & Strategy Session
We begin with a personalised Zoom consultation at your convenience to understand your surf goals and fitness challenges, in turn helping us craft the ideal performance plan for you.
Comprehensive Movement Screening
We’ll evaluate your mobility, strength, speed, and power to identify areas for improvement, and tailor interventions that maximise your surf fitness gains.
Body Composition & Nutrition Strategy
Your health and lifestyle habits will be assessed and fine-tuned to enhance your body composition, focusing on nutrition and recovery to build a body optimized for surfing.
Custom Training Programme
Receive personalised progressive training programs covering mobility, strength, speed, power, and conditioning—all designed specifically for you and your surfing needs.
1-on-1 Coaching & Support
Get dedicated 1:1 coaching with ongoing WhatsApp support to keep you on track, motivated, and progressing throughout the programme.
Check Ins
Regular check ins with instant feedback on your nutrition and physical progress.
Testing
Regular performance testing to assess body composition, mobility, speed, power and strength progress.
Exclusive Community Access
Join our exclusive community group, where you’ll get inside tips, training hacks, nutritional education and expert advice on improving your physical development for surfing.
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