Learn & Follow Surf Etiquette
Before you get in the water, make sure you know the rulesHow To Catch A Wave And Pop Up
Practice your pop up on the sand before you get into the water.
Try and pop up to your feet in one smooth motion. Getting to your knees first will destabilize you. Work on getting straight to your feet smoothly. This first video teaches it in multiple steps. But, you want to learn to do all of this in one smooth motion. The second video teaches a little smoother technique. Practice this on the sand until it feels smooth and natural, always ensuring your feet stay along the center line of the board.