Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

4.9 (43 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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43 reviews

4.9

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Learn to surf in Santa Cruz during a 2.5-hour clinic designed with the beginner in mind. Novices are welcome, as well as anyone who has tried surfing but could use some tips for balancing on the board and catching a wave. You'll get plenty of practice with paddling and pop-up techniques while learning about wave breaks, ocean conditions, and safety in and out of the water, including surf etiquette. Includes all necessary equipment.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Adventure Out LLC

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Surfboard and necessary gear
Included: Professional instructor

Not included

Not included: Parking fees
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

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!

Stop 1
Cowell's Beach
Adventure Out

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your surf instructors will meet in the small beach parking lot right at the beach entrance adjacent to the entrance to the Wharf (pier). We'll be right by the public beach restrooms and showers.

End point

Your surf instructors will meet in the small beach parking lot right at the beach entrance adjacent to the entrance to the Wharf (pier). We'll be right by the public beach restrooms and showers.

Using your ticket

-You MUST email [email protected] immediately upon booking to confirm. Your reservation is NOT confirmed until you've email us and received a confirmation email directly back from Adventure Out.

-Gratuity Not Included - please tip instructors on site.