2 Hour Private Group Surf Lesson in La Jolla

Catch waves with a CPR-certified instructor who meets you at the beach with everything you need.

A 2-hour private or small-group surf lesson in La Jolla where a CPR-certified, highly-trained instructor teaches you surfing technique, safety and ocean awareness. You receive a wetsuit and surfboard. The instructor meets you at the beach and stays with you from footwork drills on sand through paddling out and catching waves in the water. Lessons are tailored to your ability level, whether you're starting out or already intermediate or advanced.

The experience

Your instructor arrives at the beach with wetsuits and surfboards in hand. You'll start on the sand learning basic footwork and positioning before entering the water, so you understand the mechanics before you're in the waves. The instructor stays beside you the entire time: helping you paddle out, timing your wave catches, and refining your technique as you go. Because the lesson is private or capped at a small group, you get individualized coaching rather than being one of many in a lineup.

The lesson covers surfing safety, etiquette, how to read tides and ocean conditions, and the fundamentals of catching and riding waves. Wavehuggers, the school running the lesson, frames surfing instruction around ocean conservation, so you'll also learn about protecting the waves and marine environment you're enjoying. The 2-hour window gives you enough time to move past the initial learning curve and actually feel what it's like to ride a wave.

What’s included

• Wetsuit and surfboard.
• bottled water.
• 2-hour instruction from a CPR-certified, English-speaking instructor who tailors the lesson to your ability level.

Options for this experience

6 options

Private surf lesson for 1 personUp to 1 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:30A 2-hour private surf lesson: ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean and learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.

Surf lesson for a group of 2 peopleUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:30A 2-hour surf lesson for 2 people: ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean and learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.

Surf lesson for a group of 3 peopleUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:30A 2-hour group surf lesson: ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean and learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.

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Surf lesson for a group of 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:30A 2-hour private group surf lesson: ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean and learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.

Surf lesson for a group of 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:30A 2-hour surf lesson for 5 people: ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean and learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.

Group surf lesson for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:30A 2-hour group surf lesson for 6 people: learn to catch waves with the individual attention of a highly trained, CPR-certified instructor.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:30

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Wavehuggers

Is this one for you?Book a private lesson if you want one-on-one coaching, or choose a small group if you'd rather learn alongside friends or family. Either way, the instructor stays with you the whole time, so you're not left to figure out paddling or wave-catching on your own.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What do I need to bring to a surf lesson in La Jolla?

Bring a swimsuit and towel. The lesson includes a wetsuit and surfboard, so you don't need to own or rent those separately. Bottled water is provided.

Can I take a surf lesson if I've never surfed before?

Yes. The lessons are designed for beginners, intermediate, and advanced surfers. Your instructor tailors the lesson to your ability and comfort level, starting with footwork on the beach before moving into the water.

How many people can join one surf lesson?

You can book a private lesson for yourself alone, or a group lesson for 2 to 6 people. Each option is a separate booking, so you choose the group size that fits your group at checkout.

What does the instructor teach about ocean conditions?

The instructor covers tides, ocean conditions, and how to read the water so you understand when and where waves form. This knowledge helps you stay safe and make better decisions in the water.

Is the instructor certified in CPR?

Yes. All Wavehuggers instructors are CPR-certified and highly trained. Safety is the top priority throughout the lesson.