San Diego Surfing Academy - Lessons, Surf Camps & Costa Rica Trips - Since 1995 Call Toll-Free: 800-447-SURF (7873)
 
Surf Lessons

Our experienced staff of expert instructors supportively guide you through the fundamentals of surfing. Beginners start with the basics of paddling, board handling, wave selection, and board riding. Your success is guaranteed!

Young surfers after instruction from SDSA

View a gallery of photos from these young surfer's lessons

The San Diego Surfing Academy LLC is one of California’s leading professional surf schools and has been in continuous operation since 1995. We are authorized as a concessionaire to operate year-round at South Carlsbad State Beach which is about 30 minutes north of downtown San Diego. We are permitted and performance bonded by the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation. As such we are required to carry general commercial liability insurance and stay current in safety training. The personal safety of our clients is our primary concern so our expert surfing instructors are Red Cross certified in Lifesaving, CPR, and First Aid. Your SDSA surfing lesson will also cover etiquette, address environmental issues, and teach ocean awareness.

Take a free online video surfing lesson from Pat Weber


Surf Lesson Pricing
Private (one-on-one instruction) $150 per person
Private Surfing Lesson (one-on-one instruction)
with SDSA founder, owner, and head coach, Pat Weber: shortboard, longboard, and tandem surfing champion, recreational and competitive surf travel experience since 1966, full-time professional surf instructor with outfitting and guide experience since 1995 - $200
$200 per person
Semi-private (you & a friend w/one instructor) $120 per person
Group lessons (3 to 1 student / instructor ratio) $100 per person

Free loaner surfboards and wetsuits are provided. We've been known to handle requests for lessons on the spur of the moment, but advance notice is helpful for scheduling.

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Surfing Lessons are offered daily
by appointment at

South Carlsbad State Beach
Get directions here