Private Surf Lessons in El Porto
Private Surf Lessons are offered year-round at our El Porto Rosecrans Avenue location in Manhattan Beach and are available to all ages and abilities. Private lessons are 90 minutes long, provide focused, wave-by-wave personal attention, and include the use of a surfboard and wetsuit. Our Instructors are experienced surfers, teachers, and watermen who are CPR and First-Aid certified.
Our Private lessons emphasize safety and fun, but we also take the next step and teach our students to view the ocean with a surfer’s eye so they can safely and confidently ride waves on their own. Our professional surf instructors have taught thousands of students and can assess and address bad techniques so students can improve and move forward on their surfing path. All of our surf lessons include the use of surfboards and wetsuits and we are well stocked in all sizes of both.
Beginner Surf Lessons
Instruction for first-time surfers and beginners. 1-on-1 instruction or Bring your Family and Friends!
A Beginner Private Surf Lesson is private instruction for you or your group of friends/family/co-workers. It can be 1-on-1 with an instructor or up to as many people as you’d like to bring. We assign one instructor for every 4 surfers in your group.
$130 for 1 surfer
$100 per person for 2 surfers, $200 total
$90 per person for 3 surfers, $270 total
$80 per person for 4-8 surfers $320-$640 total
$70 per person for 9-12 surfers $630-$840 total
Surf Lessons include the use of a surfboard and wetsuit for each surfer. We carry all sizes of boards and wetsuits and we bring them all with us so there is no need to specify your height and weight. All you need to bring is a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
Private Lessons are offered everyday, year-round, and can be scheduled throughout the day. All of our lessons take place at 38th St. in Manhattan Beach. We meet at the Campsurf Bus in the beach parking lot at Rosecrans in El Porto.
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A Private Surf Lesson Package is a great way to go if your goal is to pursue surfing as a new hobby. In five one-on-one or two-on-one private surf lessons we will cover the topics and teach the skills necessary for you to surf your local break confidently. One-on-Two lessons are designed for you and a friend to share your surfing experience and learn from one another. They are also a great option if private lessons are a little out of your budget. All lessons include the use of a surfboard and wetsuit.
Private Lesson Package Rates:
1-person Private Lesson: $585
2-person Private Lesson: $850
3-person Private Lesson: $1,140
Below is a sample breakdown of what you can expect with your package. Keep in mind that surfing is a very difficult sport and people advance at different speeds. The information in the lesson plans above will vary from person to person and may need to be covered in more than five lessons.
Lesson 1: Topics covered include wave formation, checking the surf, water safety, surfing etiquette, and surfing equipment. We will focus on the techniques of paddling through the surf, catching waves, and how to properly stand-up on the board. Approximately 30-minutes of on-land instruction and 1-hour of surfing in the water.
Lesson 2: A more detailed look into wave formation and elements affecting waves and the surfing conditions. Review of surfing etiquette and instruction on how to surf on your own. Approximately 15-minutes of on-land instruction and the remaining time in the water.
Lessons 3 and 4: Depending on your ability you may take some time between your second and third lesson to try to surf on your own. Return for your third and fourth lesson with questions from your solo surfing experience and we will focus on where you were having trouble. If you’re ready, we will touch on turning and riding unbroken waves and will provide information on purchasing your own equipment.
Lesson 5: Take more time between your fourth and fifth lesson to see where you’re at with your surfing. The goal in this lesson is to paddle out past the surf line and catch the unbroken waves with the other surfers. Put all the knowledge you’ve picked up from the first 4 lessons and your solo experience and take it to the real waves. A major focus will be etiquette and how to safely and confidently surf with a crowd.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
Already have some experience? We’ll get you to the next level!
$90 for 1 person
$70 per person for you and a friend ($140 total)
If you have more than 3 surfers interested in an intermediate lesson, please Contact Us to coordinate your lesson.
Lesson Package: Five 1-person Sessions for $400 (Save 15%) Purchase the package upfront then schedule lessons at your convenience.
Our surf lessons are 90-minutes long. Depending on your goals, you can spend the entire 90-minutes in the water or you may prefer to go over certain topics with your instructor on the beach for a few minutes prior to entering the water.
Private Lessons are offered everyday, year-round, and can be scheduled throughout the day, although we recommend morning lessons for optimal conditions. All of our lessons take place in Manhattan Beach. You will meet your instructor at the Campsurf van at the south end of the El Porto parking lot at your scheduled lesson time.
Our Intermediate/Advanced surf instruction is designed to improve the skills and strategies of surfers of all ages. Whether you are an intermediate surfer looking to improve on the basics or learn new maneuvers or an advanced surfer with the desire to compete at the highest level, we have the knowledge and experience to get you there. We accommodate both male and female, longboard and shortboard, and surfers with or without competitive experience.
Our advanced surfing instructors include the top surfers in the South Bay, all of whom have extensive contest experience, local knowledge and teaching/coaching experience. Visit Our Instructors page to learn more about our coaches.
Instruction will vary based on each surfers ability and goals. Below are some examples of what we can offer:
One-on-one or Semi-Private Instruction: Choose whether you would like to surf one-on-one with any of our instructors or bring some friends along and improve together. All lessons will have a maximum 1 instructor to 4 student ratio.
Vast Ocean Knowledge: All of our instructors are great waterman and have spent over half their lives in the ocean. A major focus will be on increasing students ocean knowledge, safety, and awareness, including how waves form, various weather conditions and how they affect waves, different wave types, timing waves, surfing etiquette and the unspoken rules of the water.
Contest Preparation: We will offer contest strategies and run mock heats to prepare for events or tryouts. We can also provide information about the various completive surfing associations and help you choose which is best for you.
Please Contact Us for more information or use the Book Now! tab schedule your Advanced Surf Lesson.
Surf CLASSES
Adult Surf Classes
Our Group Surf Classes are designed for first-time and beginner surfers interested in sharing their surfing experience with others in a relaxed, safe, and fun surfing environment. All Group Surf Lessons are 1.5 hours long, include the use of a Surfboard and Wetsuit and offer a 1:4 instructor to student ratio. Our classes have limited space depending on the time of year. If the class is full please email us and see if we might be able to accommodate more. You must be at least 13 years old to attend our Adult Surf Classes.
If you are interested in one-on-one attention or a private setting for you or your group, please refer to our Private Surf Lessons page.
90-minute Group Surf Classes are $70 per class, which includes the use of a surfboard and wetsuit. We also offer a package of 6-classes for $350 (20% off).
Group Surf Classes include the use of a surfboard and wetsuit for each surfer. We carry all sizes of boards and wetsuits and we bring them all with us so there is no need to specify your height and weight. All you need to bring is a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
Group Surf Classes take place at 38th St. in Manhattan Beach, just north of the Rosecrans Ave. lifeguard tower. We meet at the Campsurf Bus in the beach parking lot. Click Here for Detailed Directions. To ensure the class starts on time, please arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the class start time. Allow extra time to find parking on weekends.
We try to schedule our Surf Classes based on the optimal surf conditions each day. Please view our schedule below for up-to-date Surf Class information.
Youth Surf Classes
Our Youth Surf Classes are designed for surfers age 7-17 interested in sharing their surfing experience with others in a relaxed, safe, and fun surfing environment. Each class is 1.5 hours long, includes the use of a Surfboard and Wetsuit and offers a 1:5 instructor to student ratio. Participants are welcome to bring they’re own equipment. We provide surf instruction for all abilities, however, we do require surfers with little or no surfing experience to take a Private Lesson or join one of our Surf Camps before they join the surf class.
If you are interested in one-on-one attention or a private setting for you or your group, please refer to our Private Surf Lessons page.
$35 per class
Our surf classes are 90-minutes long.
Group Surf Classes include the use of a surfboard and wetsuit for each surfer. We carry all sizes of boards and wetsuits and we bring them all with us so there is no need to specify your height and weight. All you need to bring is a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
Group Surf Classes take place at 38th St. in Manhattan Beach, just north of the Rosecrans Ave. lifeguard tower. We meet at the Campsurf Bus in the beach parking lot. Click Here for Detailed Directions. To ensure the class starts on time, please arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the class start time. Allow extra time to find parking on weekends.
We try to schedule our Surf Classes based on the optimal surf conditions each day. Please view our schedule below for up-to-date Surf Class information.
Helpful Info
CLASS TIMES VARY DEPENDING ON CONDITIONS, PLEASE CHECK SCHEDULE FOR TIMES
- You can reserve a spot in our Surf Classes up to 2 hours prior to the class start time.
- If you’re having trouble with the schedule on the left (above on smart phones), Click Here to complete registration.
- After registering, you will receive a detailed email confirmation containing everything you need to know about your upcoming Surf Class
- It’s possible we will need to cancel or reschedule a class due to weather or surf conditions. You will be notified via email of any cancellation and will receive credit to your account or a refund.
- If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please Contact Us at anytime.