Beginner Surf Lesson at Mondo's Beach, Ventura
You stand up on the board in the ocean, not just on the sand.
A two-hour beginner surf lesson at Mondo's Beach in Ventura where you learn ocean safety and surfing fundamentals on the beach, then paddle out with an instructor to catch waves. Ohana Surf Camp provides the surfboard and wetsuit, and instructors offer personalized coaching throughout. No previous experience required. Guides speak English, Spanish and French.
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The experience
Mondo's Beach in Ventura has the kind of waves that let you actually progress in a single session. The lesson starts on the sand with ocean safety basics and the mechanics of paddling, balancing and standing: the things that look simple until you're trying them. Your instructor walks you through proper technique before you ever touch the water, so when you do paddle out, you're not guessing.
Once you're in the ocean, the hands-on part begins. Your instructor stays with you, helping you position for waves and coaching you through the pop-up: that moment when you go from lying down to standing. Mondo's Beach breaks are forgiving enough that you'll actually catch waves and ride them toward shore, not just practice in the shallows. The personalized coaching means the pace adjusts to you. You're not keeping up with a group or waiting for stragglers.
Everything you need is provided: a quality surfboard sized for a beginner and a wetsuit that fits. The lesson runs two hours, which is long enough to move past the first-timer jitters and short enough that your arms don't give out. Ohana Surf Camp has been teaching in Ventura for over 12 years, and the instructors are locals who know the beach and the conditions. Children from age seven are welcome, and you don't need to know how to swim, though comfort in the water helps.
What’s included
- Quality surfboard and wetsuit provided.
- personalized instruction from an experienced guide.
- ocean safety briefing and fundamentals coaching on the beach before entering the water.
Before you book
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Operated by Ohana Surf Camp
Is this one for you?The lesson is two hours in the ocean with active paddling and standing practice, so it asks for comfort in the water and willingness to get wet and tired. If you're looking to actually catch waves and stand up rather than just wade and practice, this is the format that makes it happen in a single session.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.
What's the water like at Mondo's Beach for someone who's never surfed before?
Mondo's Beach is known for beginner-friendly waves that are forgiving enough to catch and ride, but still real ocean conditions. The beach has a welcoming atmosphere and is a popular local spot, so the conditions are predictable for learning.
Do I need to be fit or athletic to take this lesson?
The lesson is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be paddling and standing up on a board, so some arm and core effort is involved, but the instructor adjusts the pace to you and you're in the water where your body weight is supported.
What happens if I fall off the board?
Falling is part of learning to surf, and it happens to everyone. You're in the ocean with your instructor right there, and the water at Mondo's Beach is shallow enough that you can stand up. The wetsuit keeps you warm, and the lesson is designed so you get back on and try again.
Beginner Surf Lesson at Mondo's Beach, Ventura
2h · EN · ES · FR
from US$ 129 per person