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2h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa Monica

2h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa Monica

Overview

Most surf schools will get you to stand up your first time surfing. They all say so. And for your typical surf instructor, it’s easy to get someone on their feet. Here at our Surf School, we teach you how to actually read & ride a wave, starting from your very first lesson. Reading waves and knowing where to be are the most crucial aspects of surfing. Fostering the knowledge of the ocean is how you truly develop the ability to become a real surfer.

That being said, if surfing is something you want to kick off the bucket list or to do on vacation with friends or family, no one on our team has taught this sport for less than 5 years. Our focus is getting you to surf not just anywhere on the wave, but on the best, most fun part of the wave.

We are 100% the only surf school that custom-makes their boards (made in California) specifically for optimal learning as a beginner or intermediate. We have the warmest, cared for wetsuits, and we're all American Red Cross certified!

City: Santa Monica

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $285.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $285.00

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What's Included

Use of SCUBA equipment

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (25)

S3643NSrachel

Jul 2024

Jake and his staff were amazing! We couldn't think of any better way to be Californian than to have the kids surf. We are from Florida - and it was the kids first visit to the west coast. While I had researched different surf schools prior to our trip, we opted for flexibility in our schedule and didn't book anything prior to our arrival. We saw BASS set up on the beach for their summer camp. And even though we met Jake at about 3pm, after having taught a whole day of camp, he put in full effort to teach my kiddos how to surf for over 2 hours...at the LAST minute. He was incredibly knowledgeable, showed safety in each step, and had a great time! He knew my kids names, worked to make sure they got the most of their time, recognized their personalities immediately and had big smiles on all their faces at the end. Jake's incredible partner even agreed to come and help with the lesson with no notice. The entire time the kids were surfing, they were swimming back and forth between the kids to keep them moving (we had a 2 to 1 - student to teacher ratio). I'm super impressed and so glad we 'ran' into him on the beach.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you for the amazing time Rachel! Maggie and I were certainly tired after a long week of surf camp but your kids great surfing and their personalities helped us push through! They are RIPPERS

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Nov 2023

I wouldn't change a thing! Despite the minor language barrier, I felt incredibly comfortable. Jake, my instructor, did an excellent job explaining the basics. Thanks to his tips and tricks, I went from being a complete beginner who had never set foot on a surfboard to catching my own waves and surfing independently after just 3 lessons! :) I had a blast and always felt secure.

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Thank you Sofie! You made amazing progress in three days. So happy you got the couple of bombs on day three and the one at Sunset Point day two. Had a lot of fun teaching you 🤙🏼

SJW4747

Nov 2023

2 hours of fun and learning - expert tuition and a great bloke - Cheers Jake - good luck in all that you do ! Stephen and Jimmy

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Just three blokes and some waves 🐸☕️