Private Surf Lesson in Half Moon Bay

Build your surfing skills at Surfer's Beach with private instruction tailored to your goals and experience. Bring friends or family for an intimate lesson together.

• Practice surf fundamentals with personalized coaching
• Learn ocean safety and improve your pop-up technique
• Progress at your own pace with one-on-one guidance
• Share a private lesson with friends or family
• Receive a free next lesson if you do not stand on the board by the end

Itinerary

1. Arrive & Check In Please arrive 20 minutes early to check in and meet your private instructor.

2. Get Suited Up We'll provide your wetsuit and surfboard and help you get ready.

3. On-Land Surf Overview Go over your goals, skill level, and learn the basics of surfing or build on what you already know.

4. Safety & Ocean Awareness Review surf zone safety, ocean conditions, and how to stay safe in the water.

5. Pop-Up Practice on the Sand Practice your pop-up technique with detailed, one-on-one feedback.

6. Enter the Water with Your Instructor Paddle out together at your pace, with guidance every step of the way.

7. Catch Waves & Improve Get personalized coaching while riding waves — your instructor will help you progress quickly.

8. Wrap Up & Walk Back Finish the session and return to the lot to get changed.

What's Included

• Personalized surf instruction
• Surf coach
• Soft-top surfboard
• Full wetsuit
• Ocean safety briefing

Important details

• Ages 5+ only
• Requires treading water for at least 30 seconds and swimming one pool lap unassisted
• Arrive 20 minutes early for check-in and to get suited up
• Complete the waiver before your lesson
• Wear a swimsuit under your wetsuit
• Bring water, a towel, flip-flops, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a change of clothes