A surf burpee is, yes, just basically a pop up, but their meant to be done in quick succession just like a burpee is. Many big differences between the surf burpee and a regular burpee:
1. Stand in surf stance -- asymmetrical unlike the burpee
2. Lower down with your butt, put hands on floor, and jump back
3. Controlled lower down
4. First one to the left, look left, push chest up high, bring feet forward, stand stall
5. Repeat looking to the right
Do as many as your coach programs you to do -- I recommend 8-10 to left and 8-10 to right in quick succession for 3-4 reps with a 60 second rest between reps. Check out my 90 Day Surf Shreds for Beginners and Intermediates and you’ll be sure to have these in your program!