Beginning Surf 1 - Learn How To Surf!
*Beginner Surf Lessons in San Francisco (Pacifica), & Santa Cruz
* 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 the San Francisco Bay Area 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!
* 2-Day Clinic: $224
* w/ Express Pass: $204
* 1-Day Clinic: $129
* w/ Express Pass: $119
**Comparing prices to other surf schools? They have similar rates for just 1-1.5 hour lessons. Ours are 2.5 hours!
FAQ: Why are some of the class times in Santa Cruz SOOO early?! (like 7am?!)
Answer: When it comes to surfing, mother nature sets a lot of the rules – that’s what makes it such a unique sport. The wave in Santa Cruz is very tide-dependent, so if we don’t go on the right tide, we won’t get any waves! While those early morning sessions might be hard to wake up for, they are also truly magical. Great surf conditions, no wind, no crowds – it is about as epic as it gets. If you make the commitment go early, we can promise you’ll be rewarded with the experience of a lifetime!
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 not common, if you are the only person registered in your group surf class, we will contact you the day before and offer you a free reschedule or the opportunity to pay for an upgrade to a private lesson. Please understand we do our best to be transparent and upfront about this policy. It costs us more to run a class than 1-person’s group class fee, which is why we must have this policy. Don’t want to worry about having your group class canceled? Book a private upfront to start with and you won’t have to worry about it!
Maximum class size: While the overall class size may vary, the ratio of student to instructor will never exceed 4:1.
Prerequisites: No surfing experience is required to take this class – it is appropriate for total beginners through “advanced beginners”, so it is also a great class to repeat several times and still ok to take if you have a little experience elsewhere. SWIMMING: You must have basic swimming skills to take the class. You do not need to be an “expert swimmer”, but you should have the ability to make it across the length of a swimming pool and tread water for 10-15 seconds un-assisted.
Directions? How do I sign up?
Clinics are held at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica (just 15 minutes from San Francisco). Linda Mar Beach is near the corner of Crespi Blvd and Highway 1 in Pacifica, CA. Clinics held in Santa Cruz are held either at Cowell’s Beach near the Municipal Wharf. WE DO NOT ACCEPT WALK-INS – please register in advance by clicking one of the links below. Directions, exact meeting instructions, and other details will all be in your confirmation email once booked (or check our FAQ links below).
FAQ: Why are some of the class times in Santa Cruz SOOO early?! (like 7am?!)
Answer: When it comes to surfing, mother nature sets a lot of the rules – that’s what makes it such a unique sport. The wave in Santa Cruz is very tide-dependent, so if we don’t go on the right tide, we won’t get any waves! While those early morning sessions might be hard to wake up for, they are also truly magical. Great surf conditions, no wind, no crowds – it is about as epic as it gets. If you make the commitment go early, we can promise you’ll be rewarded with the experience of a lifetime!
Pacifica: Frequently Asked Questions
Santa Cruz: Frequently Asked Questions
Your clinic includes:
Two days, 2.5 hours per day (the 2-day lesson is always held on 2 consecutive days). All your gear is included – complementary surfboard & wetsuit; booties are supplied at our Pacifica location – wetsuit only (no booties) at our Santa Cruz location. If you have your own surfboard or wetsuit, you are welcome to bring them, we recommend all wetsuits are at least 4/3mm.
Your packing list:
We provide all the equipment for your surfing adventure! Just bring regular beach items: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, snack & water.