# Matthew Robinson > Matthew Robinson is a Surfing instructor in Pacifica, California on TeachMe.To. Source: https://staging.teachme.to/listings/surfing/surfing-with-matthew ## About - Headline: Surfing with Matthew - Price: From $150 per lesson - Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 178 ratings, 58 written reviews - Lessons taught on TeachMe.To: 328 - Years of experience: 3 I've been in the water since I was very young. I started as a Junior Lifeguard then was seasonal Lifeguard in Newport Beach, CA. I've surfed all over the world. I've pursued big swells in Indonesia as well as mainland Mexico, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Iceland. ## Pack prices - 1 prepaid lesson: $205 total, $205 per lesson - 3 prepaid lessons: $495 total, $165 per lesson - 10 prepaid lessons: $1500 total, $150 per lesson ## Where lessons happen - Linda Mar Beach 5000 CA-1, Pacifica, California - Pacifica State Beach, Pacifica, California - Ocean Beach (Advanced Surfers Only), San Francisco, California - Linda Mar Beach, Pacifica, California ## Reviews > Amazing! > From Nathaniel, 5 out of 5 > That lesson with Matthew was quite good, honestly. I liked starting to gain confidence getting swept under and not looking for the board, which was pretty helpful. Still, I think I could gain more confidence to swim out there and catch more waves, but I feel like I’m on the right track. The laid-back approach made everything feel natural, and I appreciated the focus on building that core confidence. If you’re into steady lessons that really help you get comfortable, I’d suggest giving Matthew a try. > From Daniel, 5 out of 5 > I think the lesson was quite helpful, especially in understanding wave face trimming, which I hadn't really focused on before. Though I still need to work on standing up more smoothly, I feel like I made some good progress. Matthew's guidance really made me pay attention to specific details, and I look forward to building on that next time. Hopefully, I'll get more confident with those little technical adjustments. Still, I’d suggest trying him out if you're looking to refine your skills gradually. > From Jessica, 5 out of 5 > Getting past the break on heavy days really pushed me, and I think that mental barrier is key in progressing even if it’s not always fun right away. Matthew’s guidance made a difference there, and I’d say a lesson focusing on more take offs would be helpful. Still, I feel like I’m making real strides, and maybe with more practice, I’ll get even better at catching waves. It’s definitely worth trying if you’re set on improving your surf skills. > From Daniel, 5 out of 5 > Getting through the lineup felt pretty manageable today, and I managed to catch a few waves that actually felt good still, I think I’m starting to get the hang of it. Matthew's approach is quite steady, which helps build confidence without feeling rushed. It's nice to see progress with someone who keeps things relaxed but focused. If you're looking to improve your surfing and enjoy the process, I’d suggest giving Matthew a try. > From Daniel, 5 out of 5 > I recently took surfing lessons from Matthew in San Francisco and it was an absolute blast! He's such a patient and supportive instructor and he really knows his stuff when it comes to surfing. The lessons were super fun and I learned so much about the sport. Matthew even took the time to show me some cool tricks and techniques to improve my skills. I highly recommend his lessons to anyone looking to try their hand at surfing! > From Tarryn, 5 out of 5 > I took a few lessons from Matthew and had a great experience. He's a fantastic instructor and really knows how to make the lessons enjoyable. The location for the lessons was perfect and the equipment was top-notch. I felt like I was making a lot of progress in a short amount of time, and I'm excited to continue learning with Matthew. I'd definitely recommend his lessons to anyone looking to get into surfing. > From Jasmine, 5 out of 5 > Honestly, I found the lesson to be quite helpful, especially with the focus on proper paddle positioning and timing, which made a noticeable difference. Though I still need to work on catching waves more consistently, I appreciated the calm, precise advice Matthew offers, and I’d say it was a pretty good experience overall. If you’re looking to refine your surfing skills, it’s worth giving it a try. > From Chaoyikui, 5 out of 5 ## Book - [Book on TeachMe.To](https://staging.teachme.to/listings/surfing/surfing-with-matthew): Pick a pack, a time, and a location, then pay. - [This coach in the agent API](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/f13e90df-e1e2-4a9e-b5ee-170a739350e3): Read open times, get an exact quote, and book for a student. - [Agent instructions](https://staging-api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling the API.