Surfing lessons with
Sage Guinaldo
From$141.75 per lesson
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Surfing lessons with
Sage Guinaldo
From$141.75 per lesson
•81
Happy Student ScoreFair
This coach is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
81
Happy Student ScoreFair
This coach is dependable, though reschedules are more frequent. Best if your schedule is flexible.
About your surfing coach
Fueled by a lifelong connection to the ocean, I bring 20 years of surfing experience, including competing professionally, to every lesson. I'm dedicated to helping students of all levels find their flow and passion for riding waves. Let's unlock your surfing potential together!
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Teaches: Not specified
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Newport Beach, California
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Years Playing: 20 years
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Given: 1 lesson
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Near Newport Beach, California
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Accomplishments
🏅Pro Surfer
Certifications & Badges
📝Water Safety Certified
📝Lifeguard Certified
Specializations
🏄Shortboard Pro
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFor the first lesson, my focus is on creating a safe, supportive, and exciting introduction to surfing. I start by building trust and confidence on land using Wave Ki fundamentals covering ocean awareness, board safety, positioning, and a step-by-step breakdown of paddling and pop-up technique. I’m very hands-on during this stage, giving clear demonstrations, gentle corrections, and encouragement throughout. In the water, I stay close and guide each wave, helping students feel successful early while reinforcing Wave Ki principles like flow, breath, and timing. My goal is for every beginner to leave their first lesson smiling, empowered, and believing they can surf.
Lesson 11+For lessons eleven and beyond, my coaching becomes highly customized. Students are now building their own surf style, and I use Wave Ki principles to help refine technique, improve flow, and deepen their connection to the ocean. Whether the focus is wave reading, performance turns, confidence in bigger surf, or simply having more fun, I’m fully present and committed to their growth. I take pride in mentoring surfers long-term and genuinely care about their journey. My goal is to guarantee continued progress while helping each student fall in love with surfing in a way that lasts a lifetime.
Lesson 4-10From lessons four through ten, students experience real progression. At this stage, I help surfers transition from “riding waves” to truly surfing them. Using Wave Ki methodology, we work on trimming, turning, speed control, positioning, and reading changing conditions. I stay very hands-on, offering detailed coaching, personalized drills, and confidence-building challenges that push students just beyond their comfort zone. My passion really shines here I celebrate breakthroughs, help students overcome fear, and guarantee they’re developing the skills needed to surf more independently and consistently.
Lesson 2-3During lessons two and three, we begin refining the foundations while building consistency and confidence. I continue implementing Wave Ki training by focusing on efficient paddling, wave selection, proper stance, and balance. This stage is very interactive I provide real-time feedback in the water, adjust techniques on the spot, and tailor drills to each student’s learning style. We start introducing gentle turns, better pop-up flow, and reading the ocean more independently. I’m deeply invested in my students’ progress and make sure they understand why each movement matters, setting them up for long-term improvement.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonFor advanced surfers, the first lesson is about assessment, intention, and refinement. I take time to understand each surfer’s goals, strengths, and limiting habits while observing them both on land and in the water. Using Wave Ki principles, we break down posture, efficiency, breath, and timing to uncover where performance can unlock. I’m very hands-on offering detailed demonstrations, immediate feedback, and precise adjustments. This session sets a strong foundation for measurable improvement, helping surfers feel focused, challenged, and excited about what’s possible.
Lesson 11+For lessons eleven and beyond, coaching becomes highly individualized and performance-driven. I mentor surfers through advanced technique refinement, mental focus, and flow optimization using Wave Ki philosophy. Whether the goal is pushing limits, improving competitive performance, or surfing with more freedom and expression, I stay committed and present throughout the journey. I take pride in long-term development and genuinely care about each surfer’s evolution. My mission is to guarantee continued growth while helping surfers reach their highest level both technically and mentally.
Lesson 4-10From lessons four through ten, surfers experience significant performance growth. This stage focuses on deeper Wave Ki concepts such as flow state, intentional movement, and reading the wave earlier and more creatively. We work on sharper turns, better speed control, improved positioning, and adaptability in varying conditions. I remain fully hands-on, offering personalized coaching and challenge-based drills designed to elevate performance. I’m deeply invested in helping surfers unlock their potential and guarantee they’re surfing with more power, confidence, and control.
Lesson 2-3In lessons two and three, we begin dialing in technique and consistency under different conditions. I implement Wave Ki training to refine paddling efficiency, wave positioning, speed generation, and clean transitions between maneuvers. These sessions are highly interactive, with in-water coaching, targeted drills, and clear performance cues. I push surfers just enough to break through plateaus while maintaining flow and confidence. My passion is in helping advanced surfers feel the difference immediately and understand how small refinements lead to major progression.
What you need to bringStudents their on wetsuits & swim suits
What I can bringI will provide surfboards
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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