Join our 2.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Cruz and master essential skills for catching waves. Learn paddling, pop-up techniques, wave breaks, and surf etiquette. All equipment provided.
- Cowell Beach - 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 \
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- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Surfboard and required equipment provided
- Guidance from a professional instructor
- Parking fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Join our 2.5-hour surfing lesson in Santa Cruz, perfectly tailored for beginners. The course welcomes not just novices, but also those who have attempted surfing and need guidance in maintaining balance on the board or catching waves. Extensive practice in paddling and pop-up techniques is provided, as well as lessons in understanding wave breaks, seawater conditions, and safety measures both on land and in water, including surf ethics. All required equipment will be provided.
- Minimum age is 12 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.