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Aloha friends! I’m Mikey and I’m just a dude that has been surfing for 30 years now. I started as a teen to be cool and win over the cute girls. I never got the cute girl but I did quickly became obsessed with surfing. Surfing is my life and I’m a surfer. I love to share the stoke of surfing! It’s the most exhilarating and rewarding sport. Actually, I would call surfing a lifestyle. I hope to meet y’all and teach you how to catch a bunch of waves and to appreciate the beauty of the ocean. Y’all will also learn to respect the power of ocean so I keep it safe and most importantly super fun! See ya out in the water and stay stoked!
"Mike was encouraging and detailed on techniques which help my progression as a surfer
For many years, I've been sharing my love of surfing with others, guiding them to find their joy on the waves. As an avid surfer myself, I understand the challenges and exhilaration that come with the sport and am passionate about helping others experience a deeper connection with the ocean. I would love to work with you to improve your skills, confidence and bliss in the water.
"I loved how each session with Gabriel helps me improve steadily. The lessons are well-paced and encouraging, making progress feel natural and fun. If you want to develop your surfing skills with an upbeat coach, Gabriel’s lessons are definitely worth trying. You’ll enjoy the experience and see yourself getting better every time. 🌊
I have extensive experience as a private surf coach in Southern California and in Central Florida. I am an Orange County California native who has been surfing since grade school and can teach all levels, from beginners who have never surfed before to intermediate surfers who are looking to hone their skills. I am fully certified as an advanced Lifesaver (with all the requisite knowledge) and worked as a junior lifeguard in Orange County when I was in high school and college.
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Private surfing lessons in Santa Monica average $91 for a week of lessons, with 26 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 6 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.
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 Tyler
surfing coach
Water can be cold. Now that summers here we can get away without wetsuits but if you get cold easy I recommend renting one. I have all the boards necessary for any skill type All you need to bring is a towel, swimwear and a water bottle is recommended. I have face sunscreen designed for surfing Rash guard can be provided, but not necessary. I personally wear a regular t-shirt in the water when I’m surfing in boardshorts and want to prevent rashes.
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
64 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
14.9 years on average
How many coaches teach surfing in Santa Monica
26 coaches
Average cost of a surfing lesson in Santa Monica
$91 for weekly lessons