Del Mar Surf School offers private 1 on 1 and small group surf lessons in San Diego county. All lessons include surfboard and wetsuit and photos. Our instructors are knowledgeable surfers with more than 10 years surfing experience. You will learn more in one lesson than you would in months of surfing on your own. Let's go surf!!!

Beginner Lessons

If you have never surfed before or you have, but still have trouble getting to your feet, then a beginner lesson is a good place to start. You will learn all the basic skills necessary to go out and practice on your own. Here's what you can expect.

On the Sand (15 min)

Before you hit the waves, we will go over some important information on the beach.

Positioning on the surfboard

Paddling techniques

The Pop-Up (how to stand up)

Dealing with waves

Safety in the ocean

Surfing Whitewater (30-60 min)

Our ultimate goal is to catch waves before or as they are breaking. This requires paddling ablity, wave judgement and a quick pop-up. Before heading outside to the "real waves" we will practice paddling and popping up on whitewater waves (a wave that has already broken). Your instructor will walk along with you, holding your board and positioning you for waves.

Surfing Real Waves (30-60 min)

Once you feel comfortable catching whitewater and are standing up consistently, we will move outside to the real waves. Once again, your instructor will be swimming along with you, holding your board, helping you position for and catch waves.

Photos (15-30 min optional)

Towards the end of the lesson, if you are comfortable surfing on your own, I will leave you to practice what you have learned and return to the beach to take photos. Surf lesson photos are included with your lesson and will be available to view and download on our Photo Gallery.

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Intermediate Lessons

If you are already catching waves and consistently standing up, but would like to take your surfing to a new level, then our intermediate lesson is for you. After a brief talk on the beach, you will paddle out and surf side by side with your instructor who will work with you on the following aspects of your surfing.

Duck diving and paddling through waves

Wave judgement

How tides and wind effect wave conditions

Proper positioning and etiquette in the line-up

Wave catching techniques

Turning and maneuvering on the wave

You are welcome to bring your own board or we can supply one for you. We have boards of all shapes and sizes if you would like to try something new: Longboards, shortboards and everything in between. This is a valuable opportunity to try out different boards to help you decide what board is right for you.

Intermediate lessons include free photos too!

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All lessons are 90 minutes and include surfboards, wetsuits and photos!!!

Private Surf Lessons

1.5 hour surf lessons

Includes surfboards, wetsuits and photos

1 Person with 1 instructor $150

2 People with 1 instructor $250

3-5 people $100 per person

For larger groups please contact us

Shared Lessons (kids 70lbs and under)

1.5 hour lesson shared between 2 kids

Only one child surfing at any time

Divide the time as you like: 45 minutes each or take turns...

Parent must be present during lesson

$150 includes 2 wetsuits and 1 surfboard

Parent-Child Lessons (kids 70lbs and under)

Little surfers need help handling their boards, staying safe and catching waves. Get in the water with us and learn how to help your child catch waves safely and effectively. In one lesson parents will learn how to guide and coach their child through their first years of surfing until they are able to catch waves on their own. Lessons are conducted in waist deep water or less. No prior surfing experience necessary.

1.5 hour lesson for 1 parent and 1 child

$150 includes 2 wetsuits and 1 surfboard

1.5 hour lesson for 1-2 parents and 2 children

$250 includes wetsuits for all participants and 2 surfboards

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