Beginner level 1
I’ve never surfed.
Beginner level 2
I can get to my feet and ride white water waves (broken waves) under control.
Intermediate 1
I can get up to my feet ride white water waves, paddle out and sometimes catch unbroken waves.
Intermediate 2
I can paddle out, catch unbroken waves riding right and left hand waves, trimming across the wave
Advanced 1
I can do all of the above and do a basic bottom turn
Advanced 2
I can do all above and bottom turns and top turns
Expert
I can do all the above and I am linking turns and performing cut backs