# OMBE Surf — user reviews > 104 indexed App Store user reviews of OMBE Surf by OMBE SURF PTY LTD, rated 5.00/5 from 53 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ombe-surf/id1561085917/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ombe-surf/id1561085917.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 52 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of OMBE Surf? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great app with a lot of content - 👍 Excellent surf training program - 👍 Helpful and knowledgeable coaches - 👍 Comprehensive and well-structured content - 👍 Effective land-based drills and exercises - 👍 Improved surfing skills and confidence - 👍 Friendly and supportive community **Cons** - 🐛 Usability issues with the app - 🐛 Difficulty tracking progress and finding programs - 🐛 Inconsistent video loading speeds **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to continue where user left off in a program - Difficulty finding previously started programs **Most requested features** - Improved search and filtering functionality - Better user dashboard to track progress - Offline mode for video content ## Newest reviews (18 of 104) ### 5/5 — Amazing companion app for the best surf coaching system *2022-01-27, version 1.1.7* OMBE is amazing and now even easier to access on the fly with this app. 5 stars! ### 5/5 — Great app and so easy to use *2021-12-29, version 1.1.7* This is a fantastic App with a great mix of programs. Depending how much spare time you have there is a mix of shorter programs for a quick fix of surf knowledge/technique and then when you have a bit more time you can hit up some of the longer more in depth programs. I really like that there are lots of short videos that you can watch and the App is really easy to use so you can dip in and out of subjects easily and come back to where you left off at a later time. Clayton has a great way of explaining things in a very relatable and memorable way. The really exciting part for me is to be able to find ways to practise technique when there or no waves or a can’t get to the beach. ### 5/5 — Love OMBE *2021-12-29, version 1.1.7* Awesome program and awesome app! Highly recommend it to anyone looking to progress their surfing. There’s basically an endless stream of educational content. Worth every penny ### 5/5 — OMBR ASP - wow *2021-12-27* The OMBE Accelerated Surf Program has great content and analogies. Coaching is about knowledge transfer and Clayton has a nack for making a movement and posture relatable so you can feel/understand the movement and adopt it into your surfing. Front-On, lunge and coffee cup (I don’t drink coffee, but relate to the coffee cup idea) have changed the way I think about surfing. Compression and rotation have been game changers as well. And the last aspect I’ll mention here is understanding the power zone, water flow on the face, and using gravity over body contortions to generate speed. Excited about the information and can’t wait to see the continued transformation to my surfing as I continue to apply the OMBE method. ### 5/5 — Transformed my understanding and development *2021-12-26, version 1.1.7* Funny how to learn to surf you’re told go every day. But, even if you do progress, you’re likely to learn bad habits and get frustrated. Or watch all the vids online but everyone has their own ideas and only teach you a bit at a time. Ombe app was great to give me access to content that broke the components of improving surfing down. I did the 12 week course and did find it a bit hard to keep up while also doing the drills at the same time so just followed the 12 weeks and then broke down and went deeper on certain aspects that I wanted to improve like my walk up and my stance, how to be a wave magnet, how to position myself etc etc. I love how much knowledge I now have to encompasses the full suite of skills needed to improve and enjoy my surfing more. ### 5/5 — Wish this existed 30 years ago! *2021-12-20, version 1.1.7* The OMBE program has revolutionized my surfing. I have been stuck at the same level of low to mid intermediate surfing for decades. Since starting this program, I’ve improved my surfing by leaps and bounds since it clearly points out bad habits that have hampered my progression for years. If you’re not sure, just watch some of OMBE’s videos on YouTube and try some of their key suggestions like “Oreo Biscuit” and “coffee cup.” They work! I wish I had this program when I first started surfing. Get it! It’s the best surf money you’ll spend. ### 5/5 — Great surfing course *2021-12-13, version 1.1.6* Finally a surfing course based on rational methodologies and techniques rather than urban myths and unachievable goals. The best investment for your money if you seriously want to improve your surfing. No matter what your current level is, you will find material suitable for everyone, from novice to expert. ### 5/5 — Game Changer! *2021-12-09* The Accelerated Surf Program is worth the money. Don’t buy another board, set of fins, or waste more time reinforcing bad technique. If you want to change the way you surf, you have to change your approach. The OMBE coaching modules will help you do this, guaranteed. I’ve been enrolled for three weeks now and am already seeing breakthroughs. The training videos are easy to follow and teach you fundamental changes to your surfing that will make huge differences. The land-based drills give you the reps you need to change your game. You can’t get these reps in the water. Such a great value; in addition to the 12 week program you get access to multiple in-depth modules including Cardboard Surfer, Bosu Surfer, Surf Skate, etc. Surfing is like any other sport. You need coaching to get to higher levels. If you are serious about improving your surfing, sign up and get into the Accelerated Surfing Program. Best purchase you will make in your surfing journey. ### 5/5 — Best surf coaching programme by far *2021-12-09, version 1.1.6* I have taken 3 different online courses and have watched hundreds and hundreds surf training videos on YouTube . OMBE is light years ahead of anything else you can find online. If I said that the courses worth the investment , it would be a gross understatement. These guys are the real deal! ### 5/5 — Great learning experience *2021-12-04, version 1.1.5* I have been impressed so far. The emphasis on a strong foundation with clear explanations has been awesome. Good to get some clarity on those easily overlooked basics. 11 more weeks of learning left. Looking forward to it. ### 5/5 — Ombe will break your surf plateaus *2021-12-04* Coach Clayton and the Ombe team offer surf training to fix the most important techniques that typical surf instructors gloss-over. The video lessons breakdown the mismatch between what you see or ‘think’ surfers are doing and your own performance. The simple cues and drills both in and out of water accelerate integration of new patterns. Surfskate training is the best method I’ve found to habituate speed and flow on water which Ombe integrates througout. The ombe team welcome feedback and they are improving the app and programs continuously. All of that plus they have a great community of surfers and publish unique surf content weekly to keep us engaged! ### 5/5 — Answer to stagnation *2021-12-03, version 1.1.5* Having taken to surfing in my 30s, any progression has taken a long time and been hard fought. I have found the biggest challenge to be that mistakes in technique are hard to identify - and even harder to correct. The ‘ground up’ approach that OMBE takes with all aspect of surfing knowledge and technique is definitely the antidote to stagnation. Right now I understand more that I ever imagined about waves, boards, and effective movement. PS do the reps to reap the rewards! ### 5/5 — What a gift! *2021-12-02* My husband and i recommend the OMBE experience to any body who is serious about progressing in their surf journey. Just with the free content i was able to accomplished in two months, what i hadn't in 5 years. Thank you Clayton and the guys at Ombe! ### 5/5 — Encyclopedia of practical surf training *2021-12-02* What OMBE is doing and how they are doing it is totally unprecedented. Get the full program. It’s only going to expand and get better. The wealth of information is off the charts and will only help you to become a better surfer, at every level. ### 5/5 — Awesome surf coach *2021-11-30, version 1.1.4* Love the coaching! Clayton has an ability to break down manoeuvres into simple routines that have accelerated my surf progression. Well worth it if you can’t get personal training. ### 5/5 — Great app with amazing surf technique content *2021-11-29, version 1.1.4* The OMBE training program is fantastic and I’m learning to correct flaws that have plagued my surfing for years. The 12 week accelerated surfing program is broken down in an easy to digest way and allows you to go at your own pace (so useful when life gets in the way of focusing on surf!) I like how the treasure trove of Clayton’s coaching wisdom from the YouTube channel is also easily accessible right through the app. The app is easy to use and navigate, and allows for offline access too. Would be nice if full landscape mode was supported on the iPad though (hopefully in an update!) ### 5/5 — Love it! Improved my surfing! *2021-11-28* I can recommend OMBE to anyone who wants to improve surfing and bring it to the next level. Thanks to the OMBE team! ### 5/5 — Fix your surfing in an actionable way *2021-11-28, version 1.1.4* I haven’t seen anything that comes close to the content produced by OMBE. I’m a 40 year old surfer who has had two major surgeries in the last two years. Having seen huge improvements from the land based drills in the cardboard surfer, I decided to get the full program to use as part of my rehabilitation. I couldn’t be more impressed, if you are looking for simple actionable things you can do to improve your surfing you can’t go wrong. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 3/5 — Surfing assurance *2021-12-19, version 1.1.7* Even if i do not progress i know i have in my hands the best coaching tool, now its only up to me ! ### 4/5 — Love the content, hate the usability of the app *2024-12-20* I really really love the content. But to be honest the usability is horrible. Example: I started the Intermediate path. 2 weeks later I can’t continue where I left off and I also can’t find the program anymore. The structure is really really bad. Search results list doesn’t work very well. I can find single videos of the program I started but I can‘t find the program itself. Where is my the progress of the studies. Where is a proper list of the programs I am working on. You really should rework the whole library structure and the search. You should reiterate the personal space of a user and with all the nice content you have on the platform it would be great to have a more intelligent filter by skill level, exercise types. Please please optimize. I want to give this app 5 stars so badly because content wise it would be deserved! ### 5/5 — 5 Stars *2025-06-28* Absolutely great app with a lot of content ### 5/5 — Everything you need *2024-05-23, version 3.18.0* After scouring YouTube for instruction to take my surfing to the next level I stumbled upon a few OMBE videos. Thankfully I did because not only were those helpful, they led me to this app which contains SO MUCH MORE! I’m wrapping up watching the Intermediate Pathway videos and I can honestly say this has changed the game for me. In just a few weeks I broke out of my year long plateau and I feel so much more knowledgeable about what good surfing entails. Still much to learn and more to go in the program, but I highly recommend Clayton and Ant for their excellent content and ability to simplify what advanced surfing looks like. ### 5/5 — The OMBE experience *2024-02-27, version 3.15.0* I have just completed the OMBE 12 week program and have been super impressed by the whole package. It is so much more than an app as it brings together theory, drills and community into an accelerated learning experience that I have not seen anywhere else. Well done OMBE, you have raised the bar. My surfing (and skateboarding) thank you. ### 5/5 — Catch More Waves! *2023-08-14* I’ve been surfing for 25 years and have taken private lessons, been to surf camps, travelled on supervised surf trips, and live at the beach. The OMBE Surf Program is the method of surfing that FINALLY explained me how to use the Ocean to improve my surfing. No more blaming my board, my fins, the weather, or the conditions for my poor sessions. No more looking at other surfers wondering how they catch waves so easily. No more paddling my arms into noodles, getting stressed and frustrated at missing waves and leaving a surf session angry. Clayton and Ant explain, show, describe, and demonstrate the techniques in OMBE so that you can learn and practice the system step by step. It makes so much sense. The Oreo Biscuit technique alone is a game changer! I’m super stoked that I found and followed the program. Now, I enjoy my surfing so much more ~ in the water I’m relaxed, confident, aware and having a blast. Check out the OMBE Program- learn or relearn to surf the proper way. ### 5/5 — Incredible! *2023-07-11* Finally!! Someone shows how to make catching waves effortless. I was always watching other surfers going, “How do they DO that so easily?!” If you learn the OMBE Method and unlearn all your bad habits you will know how to catch waves without stress, with proper positioning and good form, and your STOKE factor will skyrocket!!! Also you’ll learn the correct attitude and approach to surfing. I’ve been surfing for 25 years and only now do I get it. Thanks Clay, Ant, and Luke and all the others at OMBE for your great program and teaching. A+ ### 5/5 — Best thing you’ll ever do for your surfing *2023-06-02, version 3.10.1* My only regret is that I didn’t get the course earlier. The difference it’s made to my surfing - and enjoyment of surfing- is immeasurable. I really cannot say enough about OMBE so thank you guys. Do yourself a favour and subscribe! ### 5/5 — Perfect Training App *2023-04-30, version 3.10.1* A superior web based training app. Precision, passion, very skilled training. Excellent product. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2023-03-29, version 3.9.1* Thanks to the Ombe team. This app is packed full of incredible info to improve your surf game. ## Most praised reviews (2 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great content & a great community *2022-02-24, version 1.1.7* I found out about OMBE in 2021 & thought that I would give it a try because I was new to the sport of surfing and still finding my feet. I knew that it would be difficult to get to the beach with restrictions/lockdowns. But within this search/company I have been fortunate to have found a group of great mentors. There is a constant flow of information across multiple formats. A real sense of togetherness in a wide spread but close knit community who take time and care for what one another are doing. The content is not restricted to in ocean practice and uses quality metaphors to emphasise how you should feel. The staff are a pleasure and most importantly, I am not feeling judged due to my green/short history with the sport. The Surf Smart program has been worth it and I am able to download all the content onto my phone or navigate via browser depending on my setup. There is always a feedback loop and a sense of growing together which will make this journey enjoyable; and picking up on the golden nuggets of information is a welcomed boost. If you are thinking about it, I would recommend getting on board! ### 5/5 — No Brainer *2022-02-07, version 1.1.7* I signed up for the ASP and I’m beyond stoked already. The insight that Clayton and Anthony as well as the team have provided have not only got me excited, but also has helped me improve my surfing already. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*