JOB Surf App Overview

Overview

Do you want to get the most out of your surf sessions? The Jamie O’Brien Surf App is the essential companion for any surfer ready to join paddle out with confidence.

Traditional surf lessons aren’t led by world-class surfers and you deserve to learn from the best. With full access to everything I’ve learned in my surf career right in your pocket, you’ll be surfing like a pro in no time.

Let’s get you psyched for everything inside the Jamie O’Brien Surf App!

Lessons

Each Lesson is broken down in a way that puts you in control. After a quick introduction, you get to choose what to focus on and how you want it explained. Are you here to perfect your frontside bottom turn, or is it your backside that needs work? Only have time for a Quick Dip summary or want to Deep Dive into each step of the technique? It’s your choice.

Eager to get out there and only want a quick refresher? Then the Quick Dip is perfect to remind you of everything the technique involves.

 Waiting for the waves and want to hear a full explanation instead? In Deep Dive I’ve broken the technique down into its 5 core steps. You can watch them all together or choose which step you want to watch.

If you can nail steps 1 and 2 but bail at 3, that’s the step you need to focus on. Take the core step with you by writing it onto a strip of masking tape and slapping it on the nose of your board. With the reminder right at your feet, practice until you’ve mastered it, then move onto the next step. You’ll be nailing the whole maneuver in no time!

I’ve even written out each core step in the Success Points section for you to digest at your own speed, accessible from the home page or at the end of each Lesson.

Success Points

In Success Points, you can find each easy-to-remember core step explained simply. Just swipe through to read the step you’re working on.

Focus on one point at a time. You’ll find it easier to learn the whole technique and you’ll be improving your skills much faster!

By breaking the techniques down in this way, I’m giving you the tools to analyze your own surf skills and help you highlight where you need to improve. But if you still need some guidance, you can always check out my Top Tips for each technique.

Top Tips

Keep losing balance in your top turn? Wondering why you’re not getting in front of the white wash on a carve? You’re not the only one facing these challenges which is why I’ve put together these Top Tips.

In Top Tips, I share my knowledge on how to overcome the common mistakes for each technique. Here you can check out the surf community’s most asked questions, and I've got all the answers you need so that you can get out there and rip like a pro.

Ask Jamie Anything

Throw me your questions in Ask Jamie. Want answers about my favorite surf spots? How do I stay psyched? When did I get together with Tina? This is the place to put your burning questions to me again and again.

In Ask Jamie, you can ask anything. ANYTHING! I’ve filmed hundreds of answers to bring us closer together, and using AI technology, the app can connect your questions to actual answers!

Just tap the microphone button, wait until your face is on the screen, and ask away. Stuck for what to ask? Then check out the question prompts in the lower right corner or tap a follow-up question at the end of each answer. 

If I don’t have an answer right now, the integrated suggestion form will send your questions directly to me, ready for my next recording session, and I’ll even email you directly when it's in the app.

Ask Jamie is filled with secrets that can only be reached by asking the right questions! If you see a Shaka pop up on screen during a clip, make sure to tap it fast. You’ll find extra content, videos of my epic tricks, links to the Lessons, and even get to pet my dogs.

Core Techniques

Want a refresh without going through a whole Lesson? I’ve linked the Core Technique right on the homepage to save you time. Deep dive into the core steps that are essential to nail each technique, with each detailed video covering how you can master these skills.

Visualize then Do

Between surf sessions, chill out with reels of me acing each technique. Sit back and watch how I stand on the board, read a wave to generate speed, and turn at just the right moment to perfectly position myself on the face. Imagine yourself tackling the same waves, focusing on the flow and timing. Then take what you’ve learned out onto the water and embody your visualizations.

Surf Skate

Practice your surfing on a surf skate! Most surfers spend more time on land than they do out in the water, maybe only hitting the waves once a month. It’s so important to keep working on your skills and that’s why I’ve put these surf skate routines together, to give you the opportunity to keep improving your skills when you don’t have access to the water.

For each technique, I’ll show you how to set up your cones or markers and the route through them to perfect your skills. Listen to me explain everything you need to do, where to distribute your weight, when to bend your knees, and the differences between frontside and backside. Then get on your board and practice, practice, practice!

By practicing with a surf skate, the next time you join the line up, you’ll be ready to drop in and carve from the first wave!

The Video Shack & The Psych Mag

I’ve made the Jamie O’Brien Surf App a hub for all things JOB. If you’re done learning skills for the day but want more Jamie, I’ve got links to everything to get you into the action fast.

Want to jump into my best vlogs? The Video Shack has all the latest JOB adventures ready to watch right in the app. Or check out the Psych Mag, our dedicated blog to all things surf. Learn about surf culture, history, top tips, travel guides, gear and so much more.

The Line Up

Here’s where you can get psyched for all the greatest surfers ready to join the Line Up in the app. They’ll be sharing their expertise, knowledge, and epic stories with you. Who are you most excited to see next?

I’ve already invited Nathan Florence to join me and here’s what he’ll be bringing with him:

Nathan Florence Workout Program 

Big wave charger, Nathan Florence, has put together a unique work out plan designed exclusively for surfers!

These routines combine the benefits of HIIT-style workouts and targeted strength training for the most efficient and effective dry land surf exercise.

Choose the intensity level that suits you and select whether you want to focus on popping up quicker, increasing your paddle fitness, nailing your power surfing, or advancing your overall surf strength. 

With built-in time for rest and surfing, I’ve made sure that this program is designed to take your surfing to the next level.

Ask Nathan Anything

Curious about Nathan Florence's top surf tips, his favorite story about growing up on the North Shore of Oahu, or wonder why he won’t stop talking about Heikenbob? He’s got a dedicated Ask Nathan for you to fire all your questions at him. It works just like Ask Jamie, so once you’re done talking to me, check out Ask Nathan.