Our Lessons

So Many Ways to Learn to Surf in Southern California!

It doesn't matter if it's your first time, if you surf every week, or if it's been years since you've been on a board, private one-on-one surf lessons are the way to go! We customize our instruction so you get the most out of our time together. Private lessons are the best place to start for kids and adults alike. Everyone is welcome! One private lesson is usually all it takes for most new surfers to stand up on a white wash wave!

(Price: ≤ $156)

Have a friend that wants to surf too? Our group surf lessons allow you to bring your own group of surf buddies along for the ride! We personalize our instruction so no one feels left behind. Once in the water, our instructors rotate between students, helping everyone line their board up and providing vocal coaching to help you get to your feet! It's a perfect activity for a family vacation, couple's celebration, or just bonding with your best friend!

(Price: ≤ $130 per person)

Comfortable in the water, but not quite ready to go out on your own? Join our drop in community classes ever other Sunday morning and with your local surf community! Designed for those who have already taken at least one lesson with us and can paddle out independently. Community surf classes are an easy, safe, and affordable way to gain more experience as a surfer!

(Price: $60)

During these private one-on-one lessons, you'll be filmed from one of our team members on the beach! Afterward, pro surfer Holly Beck will analyze your waves and send you an edited video of ways you can improve, plus clips of your lesson for you to share! Video surf coaching is also available for advanced surfers who don't need a lesson!

(Price: ≤ $250)

Make your upcoming event a beach day for the books! Surf lessons are perfect for birthday parties, reunions, school fundraisers, outdoor education programs and corporate team building days! Large group discounts available.

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Want to try surfing before you commit to a full 2 hour lesson? Join us at an upcoming beach cleanup and try surfing for free! We do regularly offer free 15 minute surf lessons at beach cleanup events throughout Southern California. They're open to all ages, and are a great way to get you're feet wet! Do some good for the ocean before hand, and get rewarded for your hard work! (Free!)

All Surf Lessons Include:

Use of a 3/2 mm Full Length Wetsuit
Use of an 8' foam top surfboard (7' and 9' available at select locations)
Instruction from a CPR certified professional surf instructor

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Frequently Asked Questions

+ What's the best beach for beginners?

Finding perfect beginner waves has as much to do with timing as it does location. That said, there are definitely some beaches in SoCal that are better (and safer) to learn at than others. If you're in Los Angles, El Porto, Santa Monica, and Hermosa Beach are our favorite spots. For Orange County, Newport Beach is pretty perfect. Hanging out in San Diego? You can't go too wrong with La Jolla, Cardiff, or Encinitas.

+ How far in advance should I book my lesson?

For lessons during our peak times our calendar fills up pretty quickly! During June - September, as well as over spring break and the winter holiday season, reserving your lesson 1-2 weeks in advance is ideal for having the best selection of waves. During our off season in the winter, big waves and rainy days are common. It's best to book 1-4 days in advance when the surf and weather reports are their most accurate. Don't forget to check out our cancellation and re-schedule policy and give us a call if you need a recommendation of when to book.

+ When's the best time of day to go?

Swells, tide, winds and weather all factor in when it comes to selecting the best time for your lesson. Overall though, mornings tend to be your best bet. You're more likely to see milder offshore winds, and the beaches (and parking areas) are a lot less crowded. If you're not sure, just pick the time that works the best for your schedule and leave us a note in the comments about your flexibility. When we receive your booking, our staff will check the surf report and will reach out to you if another time would be better.

+ I'm at the beach, how do I find you so I can go right now?

If you're in Huntington Beach, feel free to stop by our tents north of the pier near 9th and PCH. The team at our kid's surf camp are happy to accommodate walk up requests for lessons, depending on availability (June - August, Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm). Outside of our Huntington Beach surf camp, Wavehuggers is a mobile surf school. That means we send our instructors to the beach to meet you when you've booked your lesson. While this allows us to offer lessons in more places, it also makes it more difficult for us to accommodate last minute requests. While booking in advance will almost certainly score you better waves, if you just can't wait, give us a call and we'll do our best to get you out for a lesson within a few hours. Please note, we do charge an additional $15 fee for last minute requests.

+ Can I rent gear from you?

Probably not. As a mobile surf school, our gear travels with our instructors for lessons. If you're an experienced surfer and want to surf independently along side a friend who's taking a lesson, feel free to give us a call. We'd be happy to bring a foamie and wetsuit for you to use for the duration of your friend's lesson for an additional $10 per item. If you not taking a lesson, most popular surf breaks will have surf shops with rentals close by for similar rates.

+ Is there a discount if I bring my own gear?

young woman surfs on a wave while her instructor celebrates in southern california — One lesson is usually all it takes to stand up on a wave for the first time!