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With two decades of surfing experience and an amateur background, I tailor lessons to each student's needs. My goal is to help you ride waves confidently, safely, and with a smile, regardless of your current skill level.
"Nicholas was such a thoughtful, calm and informative instructor!
Private surf instructor in Los Angeles with 5+ years teaching beginners and kids. I focus on safety, confidence, and real progress in every session. Lessons are personalized to your level, whether it’s your first time or you’re improving technique. Patient, reliable, and supportive—I help you feel comfortable in the ocean while having fun and catching waves. English & Spanish. Flexible scheduling and local beaches. Equipment provided, all levels welcome!
"We booked this experience last minute (day before on a whim, and we couldn't have asked for it to be any better! David was absolutely fantastic and had both our kids (ages 5 and 9) comfortable on a surf board very quickly. They were both able to stand up and surf (not every time, but both at least once!) and just really had a blast trying it out. Communication and scheduling was quick and easy. I would absolutely recommend trying a lesson!
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Private surfing lessons in Santa Monica average $99 for a week of lessons, with 28 vetted coaches available. Every session is private — 1-on-1 by default, or with your invited group — tailored to your level and goals, at a location and time that work for you.
Surfing lessons in Santa Monica happen at 8 locations across the city, from Santa Monica Pier to lesser-known neighborhood spots. Bookings open up across weekdays, evenings, and weekend mornings — and if you have a preferred location, your coach meets you there.
Private surfing lessons in Santa Monica average $99 for a week of lessons. Booking a lesson package brings the per-lesson rate down, and one-off single lessons are also available — what you pay depends on your coach's experience and the session length you choose.
Coach Gabriel
surfing coach
We will surf together on our first lesson and do a fun assessment of the students’ skills. Based on their abilities and questions regarding how to improve, we will focus on achieving those goals by building a practice program that focuses first on the fundamental skills necessary to accomplish more advanced techniques.
Coach Gabriel
surfing coach
We will surf together on our first lesson and do a fun assessment of the students’ skills. Based on their abilities and questions regarding how to improve, we will focus on achieving those goals by building a practice program that focuses first on the fundamental skills necessary to accomplish more advanced techniques.
Coach Claudio
surfing coach
If you have your equipment please bring it if not I can provide boards and some sizes of suits. Also when we go to the water we don’t bring much more than suits and board, so you don’t need much for your lesson with me. Also if you are looking to get good at the art of riding waves, I encourage you to start looking to buy your own suit and board, I can provide help for that.
Coach Michael
surfing coach
Kids are like sponges and quickly pick up my instructions. Sessions are super fun and most importantly safe. I ensure they respect the ocean’s power with the crashing surf, changing rip tides, and variable winds for choppy or glassy conditons.
surfing coach with the most lessons taught in Santa Monica
Coach Claudio has taught
60 lessons
The location with the most coaches teaching surfing lessons at
Santa Monica Pier
Average coach player rating
4.98
68 total ratings
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Number of certified coaches in Santa Monica
6 certified coaches
Average length of time coaches in Santa Monica have been teaching for
14.78 years on average
How many coaches teach surfing in Santa Monica
28 coaches
Average cost of a surfing lesson in Santa Monica
$99 per lesson