Get wet while learning to surf in Santa Cruz, a picturesque coastal California town popular with surfers. Your 3-hour lesson starts with the basics of how to paddle out, pop up, balance, and catch a wave, along with surfing etiquette and understanding the ocean. Your instructor has you practice on the beach before accompanying you into a spot with small waves that are ideal for beginners. Includes all necessary equipment and instruction.
- 3-hour beginning surfing lesson in Santa Cruz
- Learn how to surf from an experienced instructor
- Practice paddling out, popping up and catching waves in a calmer section of the ocean beach
- Get tips on ocean safety and surfing etiquette
- Includes all equipment needed for the surfing lesson
What To Expect
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! 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 1:30-2 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. We provide a safe and non-threatening environment for the beginning surfer! Come have fun learning how to surf and explore the wonders of the ocean with our experienced guides!
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Minimum age is 12 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Include
Professional instructor
Surfboard and necessary gear
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclude
Parking fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Max group – 12
