Private Surf Lessons in MANHATTAN BEACH

Learn to Surf Year Round

424-237-2994

Private Surf Lessons are offered year-round at our El Porto Rosecrans Avenue location in Manhattan Beach, CA and are available to all ages and abilities. Private lessons are 90 minutes long, provide focused, wave-by-wave personal attention, and include the use of a surfboard and wetsuit.  Our Instructors are experienced surfers, teachers, and watermen who are CPR and First-Aid certified.

Our surf lessons emphasize safety and fun, but we also take the next step and teach our students to view the ocean with a surfer’s eye so they can safely and confidently ride waves on their own. Our professional surf instructors have taught thousands of students and can assess and address bad techniques so students can improve and move forward on their surfing path. All of our surf lessons include the use of surfboards and wetsuits and we are well stocked in all sizes of both.

The official surf school of the city of Manhattan Beach since 1997

Beginner Surf Lessons

Learn to surf from experienced surf instructors. 1-on-1 instruction or add a friend or two. A Beginner Private Surf Lesson is private instruction for you or your group of friends/family/co-workers. It can be 1-on-1 with an instructor or up to as many people as you’d like to bring. We assign one instructor for every 4 surfers in your group.

Competitive Pricing

Private Beginner Surf Lessons – *90 minute lessons

1 Surfer – $150
2 Surfers – $225
3 Surfers – $295
4 Surfers – $360
5-8 Surfers – $90 per surfer = $450, $540, $630 and $720
9-16 Surfers – $80 per surfer = $720 and up

5 Surf Lessons Packages (discounted rate)

Five Lesson Package 1 Surfer – $675
Five Lesson Package 2 Surfers – $955
Five Lesson Package 3 Surfers – $1,250
Five Lesson Package 4 Surfers – $1,500

Group Surf Lessons – *3 hours or more

9-16 Surfers *3 Hour – $85 per surfer
17+ Surfers *3 Hours+ – $75 per surfer
41+ Surfers *4 hours+ – $65 per surfer
Youth Bday Party – $850 for up to 15 surfers

Our surf lessons are 90-minutes long.  Approximately 15-20 minutes is spent on land covering safety and technique and the remaining time is spent in the water testing your skills!  We’ve found this to be the perfect amount of time as surfing can be exhausting for first timers.  If you can’t get enough, depending on the surf conditions and schedule, you may use the equipment for a short time after your lesson.**

Surf Lessons include the use of a surfboard and wetsuit for each surfer.  We carry all sizes of boards and wetsuits and we bring them all with us so there is no need to specify your height and weight.  All you need to bring is a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.

Private Lessons are offered everyday, year-round, and can be scheduled throughout the day.  All of our lessons take place at 38th St. in Manhattan Beach. We meet at the Campsurf Bus in the beach parking lot at Rosecrans in El Porto.
Click Here for Detailed Directions.

Intermediate Surf Lessons

Already have surfing experience? We’ll get you to the next level!

Intermediate Surf Lesson Pricing

1 Surfer – $100
2 Surfers – $160
3 Surfers – $210
4 Surfers – $240

Our Intermediate/Advanced surf instruction is designed to improve the skills and strategies of surfers of all ages. Whether you are an intermediate surfer looking to improve on the basics or learn new maneuvers or an advanced surfer with the desire to compete at the highest level, we have the knowledge and experience to get you there. We accommodate both male and female, longboard and shortboard, and surfers with or without competitive experience.

Our advanced surfing instructors include the top surfers in the South Bay, all of whom have extensive contest experience, local knowledge and teaching/coaching experience. Visit Our Instructors page to learn more about our coaches.

Instruction will vary based on each surfers ability and goals. Below are some examples of what we can offer:

One-on-one or Semi-Private Instruction: Choose whether you would like to surf one-on-one with any of our instructors or bring some friends along and improve together. All lessons will have a maximum 1 instructor to 4 student ratio.

Vast Ocean Knowledge: All of our instructors are great waterman and have spent over half their lives in the ocean. A major focus will be on increasing students ocean knowledge, safety, and awareness, including how waves form, various weather conditions and how they affect waves, different wave types, timing waves, surfing etiquette and the unspoken rules of the water.

Contest Preparation: We will offer contest strategies and run mock heats to prepare for events or tryouts. We can also provide information about the various completive surfing associations and help you choose which is best for you.

Please Contact Us at 424-237-2994 for more information or use the Book Now! tab schedule your Advanced Surf Lesson.

Intermediate Surf Lesson Packages 

10% off 1 lesson price

Five Lesson Package 1 Surfer – $450 
Five Lesson Package 2 Surfers – $720

Please contact us for 5 or more person packages

Our surf lessons are 90-minutes long. Depending on your goals, you can spend the entire 90-minutes in the water or you may prefer to go over certain topics with your instructor on the beach for a few minutes prior to entering the water.

We require that you bring your own surfboard and wetsuit to an intermediate surf lesson.  Equipment is not provided.

Private Lessons are offered everyday, year-round, and can be scheduled throughout the day, although we recommend morning lessons for optimal conditions.  All of our lessons take place in Manhattan Beach.  You will meet your instructor at the Campsurf van at the south end of the El Porto parking lot at your scheduled lesson time.

Surf CLASSES

Adult Surf Classes

Our Group Surf Classes are designed for first-time and beginner surfers interested in sharing their surfing experience with others in a relaxed, safe, and fun surfing environment.  All Group Surf Lessons are 1.5 hours long, include the use of a Surfboard and Wetsuit and offer a 1:4 instructor to student ratio. Our classes have limited space depending on the time of year. If the class is full please email us and see if we might be able to accommodate more.  You must be at least 13 years old to attend our Adult Surf Classes.

If you are interested in one-on-one attention or a private setting for you or your group, please refer to our Private Surf Lessons page.

90-minute Group Surf Classes are $85 per class, which includes the use of a surfboard and wetsuit.  We also offer a package of 6-classes for $405 (20% off).

 

Our surf classes are 90-minutes long.  Approximately 15-20 minutes is spent on land covering safety and technique and the remaining time is spent in the water testing your skills!  We’ve found this to be the perfect amount of time as surfing can be exhausting for first timers.

 

Group Surf Classes include the use of a surfboard and wetsuit for each surfer.  We carry all sizes of boards and wetsuits and we bring them all with us so there is no need to specify your height and weight.  All you need to bring is a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.

 

Group Surf Classes take place at 38th St. in Manhattan Beach, just north of the Rosecrans Ave. lifeguard tower.  We meet at the Campsurf Bus in the beach parking lot.  Click Here for Detailed Directions.  To ensure the class starts on time, please arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the class start time.  Allow extra time to find parking on weekends.

We try to schedule our Surf Classes based on the optimal surf conditions each day.  Please view our schedule below for up-to-date Surf Class information.

Youth Surf Classes

Our Youth Surf Classes are designed for surfers age 7-17 interested in sharing their surfing experience with others in a relaxed, safe, and fun surfing environment.  Each class is 1.5 hours long, includes the use of a Surfboard and Wetsuit and offers a 1:5 instructor to student ratio.  Participants are welcome to bring they’re own equipment.  We provide surf instruction for all abilities, however, we do require surfers with little or no surfing experience to take a Private Lesson or join one of our Surf Camps before they join the surf class.

If you are interested in one-on-one attention or a private setting for you or your group, please refer to our Private Surf Lessons page.

$35 per class

 

Our surf classes are 90-minutes long.

 

Group Surf Classes include the use of a surfboard and wetsuit for each surfer.  We carry all sizes of boards and wetsuits and we bring them all with us so there is no need to specify your height and weight.  All you need to bring is a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.

 

Group Surf Classes take place at 38th St. in Manhattan Beach, just north of the Rosecrans Ave. lifeguard tower.  We meet at the Campsurf Bus in the beach parking lot.  Click Here for Detailed Directions.  To ensure the class starts on time, please arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the class start time.  Allow extra time to find parking on weekends.

We try to schedule our Surf Classes based on the optimal surf conditions each day.  Please view our schedule below for up-to-date Surf Class information.

Helpful Info

CLASS TIMES VARY DEPENDING ON CONDITIONS, PLEASE CHECK SCHEDULE FOR TIMES

  • You can reserve a spot in our Surf Classes up to 2 hours prior to the class start time.
  • If you’re having trouble with the schedule on the left (above on smart phones), Click Here to complete registration.
  • After registering, you will receive a detailed email confirmation containing everything you need to know about your upcoming Surf Class
  • It’s possible we will need to cancel or reschedule a class due to weather or surf conditions. You will be notified via email of any cancellation and will receive credit to your account or a refund.
  • If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please Contact Us at anytime.
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