Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach

5.0
(43 reviews)

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Learn to Surf! All rental equipment is included free-of-charge. This clinic was designed with the beginner in mind – we welcome complete newbies as well as people who have tried surfing on there own for a while and still need help. We will walk you through all the basics to get you started and catching waves! Participants will learn about ocean awareness, wave breaks, ocean conditions, safety in and out of the water, wave etiquette, paddling, push up and pop up techniques, as well as riding waves and balancing. All students will start out in shallow areas riding the whitewater until they are comfortable with venturing further out.

What's Included

All Rental Gear at no charge
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
The listed price does not include parking fees.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in parking lot A - the main public beach parking lot on the NORTH side of the Taco Bell Cantina. We'll meet you in the south end of Lot A (closest to the Taco Bell) at the edge of the lot along the sea wall.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Our beginner surf clinic covers all the basics - we'll provide the gear (wetsuit and surfboard). Participants will begin with a land-lesson to learn about ocean awareness, wave breaks, ocean conditions, safety in and out of the water, wave etiquette, paddling, push up and pop up techniques, as well as riding waves and balancing. Then, students will move in to the water and start out in shallow areas riding the whitewater until they are comfortable with venturing further out. Our instructors are all CPR/First-Aid and lifeguard certified, and ready to teach you the basics of surfing. Participants can expect approximately 1:30-2 hours of water time in a 2.5 hour lesson – the start of the class does have some “setup” time built-in to get people suited up and down on to the beach, and the land lesson can take about 30 minutes. We provide a safe and non-threatening environment for the beginning surfer – no angry localism here! Come have fun learning how to surf and explore the wonders of the ocean with our experienced guides. If you have ever thought about surfing and thought “no way”, think again! Lets catch some waves!

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 12 years
Supplied by Adventure Out LLC

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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