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Dedicated surf instructor and local from Ventura. Grew up surfing and now have the passion to teach to whoever wants to learn. Experience in coaching swim and basketball. Chill and laid-back sessions for whoever would like to learn!
With two decades immersed in the art of wave riding, I offer tailored coaching based on my years as a pro surfer. Let me guide you, blending proven techniques with personalized feedback, to unlock your full surfing potential. Prepare to improve and enjoy every wave!
With over three decades of surfing experience (and surf filmmaking), I offer tailored coaching for all skill levels, grounded in a deep understanding of wave dynamics and technique. As a life-long amateur surfer, I blend passion with precision, ensuring a safe, effective, and enjoyable learning journey. I'm an expert longboarder but have also worked with top tier shortboard athletes doing footage capture/analysis for style, power, flow. Whatever your level or goals are, I'm eager to help out and have some fun.
Ride the waves of progress with me! As an amateur surfer and instructor for 5 years, I blend technical expertise with a supportive teaching style. Let's unlock your surfing potential together!
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Private surfing lessons in Santa Monica average $91 for a week of lessons, with 26 vetted coaches available. Every session is private — 1-on-1 by default, or with your invited group — tailored to your level and goals, at a location and time that work for you.
Surfing lessons in Santa Monica happen at 6 locations across the city, from Santa Monica Pier to lesser-known neighborhood spots. Bookings open up across weekdays, evenings, and weekend mornings — and if you have a preferred location, your coach meets you there.
Private surfing lessons in Santa Monica average $91 for a week of lessons. Booking a lesson package brings the per-lesson rate down, and one-off single lessons are also available — what you pay depends on your coach's experience and the session length you choose.
Coach Gabriel
surfing coach
We will surf together on our first lesson and do a fun assessment of the students’ skills. Based on their abilities and questions regarding how to improve, we will focus on achieving those goals by building a practice program that focuses first on the fundamental skills necessary to accomplish more advanced techniques.
Coach Gabriel
surfing coach
We will surf together on our first lesson and do a fun assessment of the students’ skills. Based on their abilities and questions regarding how to improve, we will focus on achieving those goals by building a practice program that focuses first on the fundamental skills necessary to accomplish more advanced techniques.
Coach Claudio
surfing coach
If you have your equipment please bring it if not I can provide boards and some sizes of suits. Also when we go to the water we don’t bring much more than suits and board, so you don’t need much for your lesson with me. Also if you are looking to get good at the art of riding waves, I encourage you to start looking to buy your own suit and board, I can provide help for that.
Coach Tyler
surfing coach
Water can be cold. Now that summers here we can get away without wetsuits but if you get cold easy I recommend renting one. I have all the boards necessary for any skill type All you need to bring is a towel, swimwear and a water bottle is recommended. I have face sunscreen designed for surfing Rash guard can be provided, but not necessary. I personally wear a regular t-shirt in the water when I’m surfing in boardshorts and want to prevent rashes.
Coach Keanu
surfing coach
It’s all about patience, discipline, and of course having fun!
Coach Axel
surfing coach
When working with kids in surf lessons, I focus on keeping instructions simple and breaking down skills into easy-to-understand steps. I make the lessons fun by incorporating games and playful activities to keep them engaged while practicing their balance and paddling. Safety is a top priority, so I emphasize basic rules like staying close and being aware of the ocean. We start in shallow, gentle whitewash to build confidence before tackling bigger waves. Most importantly, I provide plenty of encouragement to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
surfing coach with the most lessons taught in Santa Monica
Coach Claudio has taught
60 lessons
The location with the most coaches teaching surfing lessons at
Santa Monica Pier
Average coach player rating
4.98
58 total ratings
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Number of certified coaches in Santa Monica
5 certified coaches
Average length of time coaches in Santa Monica have been teaching for
13.21 years on average
How many coaches teach surfing in Santa Monica
26 coaches
Average cost of a surfing lesson in Santa Monica
$91 per lesson