Participants will begin with a land-lesson to learn about ocean awareness, wave breaks, ocean conditions, safety in and out of the water, wave etiquette, paddling, push up and pop up techniques, as well as riding waves and balancing. Then, students will move in to the water and start out in shallow areas riding the whitewater until they are comfortable with venturing further out. Our instructors are all CPR/First-Aid and lifeguard certified, and ready to teach you the basics of surfing. Participants can expect approximately 1.5-2 hours of water time in a 2.5 hour lesson – the start of the class does have some “setup” time built-in to get people suited up and down on to the beach, and the land lesson can take about 30 minutes. After surfing, we will get you out of the water in time to make it back to the parking lot by the “end time” of the class so that you have appropriate expectations of the class schedule.
We provide a safe and non-threatening environment for the beginning surfer – no angry localism here! Come have fun learning how to surf and explore the wonders of the ocean with our experienced guides. If you have ever thought about surfing and thought “no way”, think again! Lets catch some waves!
Dates Offered: Clinics offered year-round. For a complete list of dates, click one of the registration links below.
Minimum number needed for class: 2 people – While it is rare, if you are the only person registered in your group surf class, we will contact you in advance and offer you a free reschedule or the opportunity to pay for an upgrade to a private lesson.
- Beginner Surf Lessons
- 2.5 Hours of Lessons Each Day
- All Gear Included
- Maximum 4:1 Student to Instructor Ratio (often less)
- Supportive, Expert Coaches – Lifeguard Certified
- Fully Insured and Permitted Surf School – Don’t Settle For Less!
- We teach Men, Women, and Kids!
Adventure Out teaches our surf lessons in Pacifica at Pacifica State Beach, and in Santa Cruz at Cowells Beach where we are the city licensed school. Beginner Surfing l is our popular two-day surf clinic that lasts 2.5 hours each day on two consecutive days. You are welcome to join us for just one day although we recommend that the beginner surfer with a true desire to learn how to surf take the full two days. This is a Teen/Adult class – for ages 13 and up. So what will you be learning? This clinic was designed with the beginner in mind – we welcome complete newbies as well as people who have tried surfing on their own for a while and still need help. We will walk you through all the basics to get you started and catching waves!
Your packing list:
We provide all the equipment for your surfing adventure! Just bring regular beach items: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, snack & water.
