Private Tour
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2 hours
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Wavehuggers is an ocean conscious surf school on a mission to teach people how to protect and enjoy the waves we love! At Wavehuggers, we use surf lessons as a way to share the fun of surfing and the importance of ocean conservation with the public.
Ride the beautiful waves of La Jolla with some of the best instructors in the industry. Benefit from the individualized attention of a highly-trained, CPR-certified instructor and learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.
Get ready to start shredding and hanging ten!
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
2 hour surfing lesson for beginners, intermediate, and advanced surfers
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Bottled water
Wetsuit
Surfboard
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Learn to surf with a highly-trained instructor and enjoy ample individualized coaching with a 2-hour private surf lesson. Our CPR-certified surf instructors will tailor the lesson to your ability and comfort level while keeping safety as the top priority. The instructors excel at teaching individuals of all skill levels everything they need to know to improve their surfing and enjoy their time out in the water! Our fun-loving instructors will meet you at the beach with wetsuits and surfboards. You'll start out with some basic footwork lessons on the beach and then try your new skills in the water. The instructor will be with you every step of the way - helping you paddle out, catch waves, and improve your technique. Surfing is an awesome physical sport and one of the best ways to spend time outside. Everyone should experience the incredible feeling of catching a wave! Before you know it, surfing might just be your new favorite pastime!
Duration: 2 hours
Surf Lesson for 5 People: Ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean! Learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.
Duration: 2 hours
Surf Lesson for 2 People: Ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean! Learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.
Duration: 2 hours
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson: Ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean! Learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.
Duration: 2 hours
Group Surf Lesson for 6 People: Learn how to catch waves with the individualized attention of a highly-trained, CPR-certified instructor!
Duration: 2 hours
2 Hour Group Surf Lesson: Ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean! Learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.
Duration: 2 hours
Private Group Surf Lesson: Ride the waves of the Pacific Ocean! Learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions.
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Miranda M,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had such a fun time learning to surf! Our instructor Cady was so great. Both my fiancé and I have never surfed before and Cady got us both up in the water during our lesson! We will definitely book again next time we’re in the area!
heidimm1123,
Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Cady, our Wavehuggers instructor, was fabulous! My husband and I are true surfing novices. We started with an on-land lesson to familiarize us with the surf board, the body mechanics of getting up on the board, some stretching, and safety tips. Cady was thorough and engaging. In the water, as we had a private lesson, Cady was able to give each of us individual coaching, which was great! We really enjoyed this experience. We highly recommend it and will do it again when we get back to the SD area in the future.

Jen M,
Mar 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
Jake was a fantastic coach and instructor… thank you Jake for making us feel safe and comfortable and meeting us each at our own level!

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