AI Surf Coaching From Your Own Video
Upload a clip of your session and get a technique breakdown built for surfers who want to improve between sessions, not just log them.
Start FreeSurfing technique is hard to see from inside your own body. You feel a wave differently than a camera captures it, which is why the gap between what you think you did and what actually happened is often the biggest obstacle to improving. Glydeo closes that gap by turning a short video of your session into a specific, actionable coaching breakdown.
Upload a clip of a wave, a paddle-out, or a pop-up attempt, and Glydeo's AI reviews your technique frame by frame. You get a debrief that identifies the single most impactful thing to work on next, along with the mechanical reason it's happening and a concrete way to fix it.
This is not a replacement for time in the water or a real coach on the beach. It's a feedback loop you can use every session, whether that's a weekend surf trip, a lap at the wave pool, or a normal day at your local break.
What Glydeo Analyzes in Your Surfing Video
Paddling and Positioning
Where you sit in the lineup and how efficiently you paddle into position for the wave.
Pop-Up Timing
Whether you're popping up too early, too late, or with wasted movement between paddling and standing.
Stance and Knee Bend
Foot placement, weight centering, and whether your knees are bent enough to absorb the wave's energy.
Bottom Turn
The turn at the base of the wave that sets up the speed and direction of everything that follows.
Top Turn and Cutback
How you redirect off the top of the wave or cut back to reconnect with the power source.
Rail Engagement
How much of the board's edge is actually in the water during a turn, and how that changes your control.
Arm Position and Looking Where You Go
Whether your upper body and eyes are leading your turns or working against them.
Weight Distribution
Front-foot versus back-foot balance, and how it shifts through different phases of the ride.
Trim and Speed Generation
How you use board angle and body position to generate and maintain speed down the line.
Wipeout Cause
What specifically broke down right before you fell, so you can address the cause instead of the symptom.
How AI Surfing Coaching Works
Upload Your Video
Record a 5-15 second clip of your session and upload it to Glydeo.
AI Analysis
Our AI coach analyzes your technique, identifying what's working and what needs improvement.
Get Your Debrief
Receive your single most important focus area with actionable tips to apply in your next session.
Who Glydeo Is For
Beginners
Learning the fundamentals of pop-up, stance, and wave positioning without guessing what to fix first.
Intermediates Stuck on a Plateau
Riders who've been surfing for a while but keep making the same correctable mistakes.
Surf Trip
Getting focused feedback while you're actually catching waves on a trip, not months later.
Wave Pool Sessions
Consistent, repeatable waves make wave pool laps an ideal setting to isolate and fix one specific habit.
How to Film Your Surfing Video
- 01Film from the shoulder or from the beach, not head-on, so the camera can see your full body through the wave.
- 02Stay far enough back to keep your whole body and board in frame for the entire ride.
- 03Clips between 5 and 15 seconds work best - a single wave or pop-up attempt is plenty.
- 04Keep the camera steady. A tripod, a fence post, or a braced arm all work better than a shaky handheld shot.
- 05Your phone camera is enough. A GoPro or drone can help but is not required.
Glydeo vs. a Coach vs. Generic Video Apps
A Coach
Real-time, in-person feedback and a long-term relationship, but limited to the time you can afford and the sessions they can attend.
Generic Video or Slow-Motion Apps
Let you replay your footage, but leave you to spot the mistake and figure out the fix yourself.
Glydeo
AI-driven technique feedback within minutes of any session, pinpointing the one thing to fix next - a loop you can use as often as you surf, alongside a coach or on your own.
Simple, Credit-Based Pricing
Start free with 5 lifetime credits, no credit card required. Paid plans start at $9.9/month for 15 credits.
See Full PricingFrequently Asked Questions
How does Glydeo work?
Upload a short video of your session and Glydeo's AI analyzes your technique frame by frame. Within minutes you get a coaching debrief that identifies your single most impactful area for improvement, why it's happening, and how to fix it.
Is Glydeo free to use?
Yes. The free plan includes 5 lifetime credits and no credit card is required to sign up. One credit covers one video analysis. Paid plans start at $9.90/month for 15 credits.
What video length and format does Glydeo accept?
Clips between 5 and 15 seconds work best, in any standard phone video format such as MP4 or MOV. File size limits are 30MB on the Free, Starter, and Standard plans, and 60MB on Pro.
Does it work with GoPro or phone footage?
Yes. Most users film with a phone from the beach or a boat, but GoPro and drone footage work too, as long as your full body is visible in frame.
Does Glydeo replace a surf coach?
No. Glydeo is built to complement real coaching, not replace it. It gives you a feedback loop between lessons or sessions so you can keep working on the same thing consistently.
How accurate is the analysis?
Glydeo's AI is trained specifically on surf technique and focuses on giving you one clear, correctable insight per video rather than a long list of vague notes. It works best when your full body and board are visible in the clip.
What skill levels is Glydeo for?
Beginners learning pop-up and positioning, intermediates working through a plateau, and advanced surfers refining specific turns can all use it. The feedback adjusts to what is actually happening in your clip.
Is my video private?
Your videos are private to your account and are only used to generate your coaching feedback. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
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