Surfing Lessons in Manhattan Beach
Pacific Surf School is Manhattan Beach's Premier Surfing School
Manhattan Beach offers some of the best beginner surf lessons on its world class beaches, and because it is so close to the airport it’s a perfect location for travelers that want to catch a quick wave if you are short on time or even on a long layover.
Pacific Surf School, along with its certified surf instructors, is dedicated to coach surfing in a fun and safe environment tailoring our surfing lessons in Manhattan Beach to your goals and specific needs. We offer a few options for you to live your dream to surf.
Pacific Surf School’s Surf Lessons and Surf Camp are Offered Year-Round in Manhattan Beach
Our location in Manhattan Beach is open year-round for surfing lessons. Whether it’s your first time hitting the waves or you’re already surfing at an advanced level. With a variety of different surf lesson types to meet your specific needs you can learn surfing in Manhattan Beach taking our private surf lessons, semi-private surf lessons, or group surf lessons. We will make sure you reach your goal while having a great time. During your lesson, our water safety and first aid certified local surf coaches will tailor the lesson so you can have an amazing surfing experience.
Wee provide all the right surf equipment included in your surfing lesson experience (surfboard, wetsuit, rashguard & leash). If you have registered for advanced surfing lessons, we recommend bringing your own surfboard. Either way, we’ve got you covered
WHAT'S INCLUDED
ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDED: Surfboard, UV Protection, Rash Guard and Leash.
WHAT TO BRING
OUR INSTRUCTORS
THE STOKED PRIVATE
1 Lesson - 90 min
During this 90 minute one-on-one personalized surf session you will learn to surf in no time with your own professional Water Safety Specialist & CPR Certified Instructor. Wetsuit not included.
$150 PER PERSON
THE STOKED SEMI-PRIVATE
1 Lesson - 90 min
Perfect for the first time surfer or experienced surfer looking to take their surfing to the next level. During this 90 minutes one-on-one personalized surf session you will learn to surf in no time with your own professional WSS & Lifeguard Certified Instructor.
$105 PER PERSON
THE STOKED GROUP
1 Lesson - 90 min
No experience necessary, this is the perfect package to take your surf beyond the basic level. Each lesson is tailored to your specific level guiding you each time to become a more improved surfer. Wetsuit not included.

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Pacific Surf is the leading surf school around the world with our headquarters based in San Diego, California. We teach surfing lessons in many different surf locations and our top priority is providing the best surfing experience.
We have instructors from all over the world that are surf experts. They are all trained with Water Safety Courses, with over a thousand 5 stars reviews and coached to teach to all ages, specialized in beginners and intermediate students.
In some of our locations, we partner with the best schools that provide the same kind of high level service in surfing lessons.
The easiest way to book your lesson is online through our website, on this page. You will be able to check dates and times we have available and choose what best suits you.
You can also book surf lessons over the phone by calling +1 (858) 488-2685, or in our headquarters store in Pacific Beach, San Diego, California.
You can find all levels of surfers in Manhattan Beach. With sand bottom, Manhattan beach has good swells for surfers who are developing their skills which makes it a great beach break for surf lessons.
All surf lessons are one and a half hours. The surfboard, wetsuit, leash and rash guard are included.
The lesson starts with a land lesson. The surfing instructor will explain about water safety, board dynamics and dimensions, what to do and not to do and your stand on the board. After that you will enter the water with your surfing instructor to try the real thing, he/she will help place the board in the correct position and give you pointers.
A private surf lesson is a one-on-one lesson, which means an instructor just for you and more wave time. If your goal is really learning to surf and making it a habit, this is the best option.
A semi-private surf lesson means one instructor for a small group of two to three people. This is a great option if you want to learn how to stand up, ride some waves and have some fun!
A group surf lesson is an instructor for four to five people ratio. You would be with a small group, which can make it a more fun experience!
When you arrive for your surf lesson a wetsuit will be provided to you. You can wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing when going to the beach: boardshort, swimsuit or bikini, the wetsuit will go over.
Pacific Surf School Inc facilitates the booking of your surf lessons and camp in this location, but a partner surf school might be teaching the lesson. Read the full disclaimer here.
My daughters (10 & 12) had an awesome lessons with Eduardo! He was encouraging and we got right up with his instruction. Had a great day! Would... read more highly recommend Pacific Surf School and Eduardo!

10/14/2019
I have had a few lessons and needed to challenge myself by going out past the break. Edward helped me push myself by getting out further and taking my lesson... read more to the next level! I highly recommend Edward as an instructor! I will be back soon! Thanks, John Dixon from Idaho

11/22/2019
We loved our first surf lesson! Tate is a fantastic instructor- best part of our vacation so far! highly recommend!

3/15/2020
Pacific Surf School is top notch! My wife and I took a lesson with David and he was an exceptional instructor. He was extremely professional, patience and very knowledgeable! Most... read more importantly he was fun, and made the experience fun, which is what surfing is all about! He took the the time to explain and demonstrate different pop-up methods. Also showed us how to properly shift weight and keep your center of balance. And as promised, he had us up and riding waves in no time! I have experience in surfing but its been many years since I've been on a board. I've always found it difficult to be in the correct position when catching waves on longer surfboards (very different catching small waves on a heavy long board compared to a small body board using flippers). David immediately saw that I was positioning myself incorrectly and as soon as he adjusted me I was catching waves much easier. He also was making suggestions on paddling techniques and shifting the body as you are positioning to catching a wave. Little tips and suggestions like that make the experience so much better, and this is now something I can work off on my own to improve my skills. I was also drilling David with all types of questions after our session (positioning on the board, pop up techniques, board types & sizes, wet suit questions) and he answered all of them in detail and without hesitation. Overall an incredible experience with David & crew and I would recommend them to anyone! If you are in San Diego, take a surf lesson! And be sure to take it with Pacific Surf School!!

10/17/2019
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