Reviews
Total reviews1
Average rating
5.0
Ollie
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3
it was great and super fun
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:3 locations available
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Balboa Pier20 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, United States
1968.7 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.wednesdays
5 PM - 6 PM
saturdays
2 PM - 4 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFor my first surf lesson, I would start by introducing myself, making sure the student feels comfortable, and going over safety basics like board handling and ocean awareness. On the sand, I’d teach paddling, board position, and practice pop-ups before heading into the water. In the water, I’d help them catch small waves, encourage them, and finish by giving simple feedback and celebrating their progress.
Lesson 11+Lesson 11: Practice riding slightly larger waves while maintaining balance and control.
Lesson 12: Work on small directional changes—leaning left/right more confidently.
Lesson 13: Learn to read waves better and choose which ones to catch.
Lesson 14: Practice linking a few small turns on whitewater waves.
Lesson 15: Ride waves from start to finish with smoother balance and control.
Lesson 16+: Gradually introduce green waves (uncaught waves), basic turning, and independent surfing with continued focus on safety and confidence.
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4: Practice catching whitewater waves on their own and standing up consistently.
Lesson 5: Work on controlling the board’s direction slightly by leaning toes or heels.
Lesson 6: Focus on timing—paddling early for waves and popping up smoothly.
Lesson 7: Introduce looking down the line while riding instead of straight to the beach.
Lesson 8: Practice catching slightly bigger whitewater waves safely.
Lesson 9: Work on riding longer and keeping balance through small turns.
Lesson 10: Combine everything learned: paddle, pop-up, ride, and control direction confidently.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2: Review safety and pop-ups, then focus on paddling into waves more independently and riding whitewater with better balance.
Lesson 3: Introduce angled takeoffs and turning basics while encouraging wave selection and building confidence in deeper water.
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