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Santa Monica Surf Lesson for Beginners 1.5 hr

TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10

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15 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Los Angeles
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Learn surfing fundamentals on the sand, then practice in the Pacific with an instructor during this 1.5-hour Santa Monica lesson.

About this tour

Learn to read the waves and find your footing with a Santa Monica surf lesson for beginners and intermediate surfers. With an experienced instructor by your side, you’ll start on the sand before taking your new skills into the Pacific.

Meet your instructor, put on a wetsuit, and store your belongings in the equipment van. The lesson begins with 30 to 40 minutes on the beach, where you’ll practice popping up on the board, learn about the ocean, and cover essential safety guidance. Then head into the water for about 40 minutes of hands-on instruction. Use the remaining time to practice and enjoy the waves at your own pace. After class, your instructor will lead you to an outdoor public shower to rinse off.

Surfboards and wetsuits are provided, so you can focus on the experience. Basic swimming skills are required, and surf or weather conditions may affect the schedule. Book your Santa Monica surf lesson and give surfing a try beneath the California sun.

Highlights

  • Practice surfing fundamentals on the sand before heading into the ocean
  • Get hands-on guidance from an experienced instructor
  • Build confidence in the waves with a lesson for beginner and intermediate surfers
  • Meet fellow travelers and watersports enthusiasts

What's included

Included

  • Surf lesson
  • Instructor
  • 8- and 9-foot surfboards
  • Wetsuits
  • Storage

Not included

  • Tips (recommended)

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Important information

  • Basic swimming skills are required
  • Children under 12 years cannot participate
  • Non-swimmers cannot participate
  • Surf or weather conditions may require rescheduling or cancellation; you will be notified the day before, and a refund is available if the alternative arrangement does not work for your plans

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This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.47 from 15 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.6.

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