When is the best time to go?

The best months for surfing in San Diego are from August through November, but you can surf year-round if you want. The water starts getting comfortably warm in June.

What's a typical itinerary?

A typical 90-minute lesson involves familiarizing yourself with your board on the beach, and then 60 minutes of instruction in the ocean. Surf camp is a 6-hour session from 9:00am – 3:00pm that includes in- and- out of water coaching and instruction so that your kids can learn and develop the tools they need to surf the waves they want. And the kids love it. Oh, yeah, pizza for everyone at the end of the day.

What about bad weather?

Chances are pretty good inclement weather won’t get in the way of your surfing holiday. Remember that as quickly as a storm rolls in, it’ll often roll out. Be sure to ask your provider for more details.

Group sizes and pricing?

Group sizes are usually between 1 – 5 people with one instructor. Also, remember that the costs decrease as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to surf with friends and family.

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Surfing in San Diego

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A man and women running into the ocean with their surf boards.

A surfer walks on Ocean Beach near the pier in San Diego, California.

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Duration

1 day

Season

The surf is best August through November

Group size

Up to 5 people

Difficulty

Beginner to advanced

San Diego’s coastline and warm water are perfect for surfing

With famed areas like La Jolla and Point Loma catching swells from the north, west or south to the equally sought out river-mouth of Trestles at San Diego’s northern edge, the area has waves for all levels of surfer and a dedicated community to match. No matter your style or board, San Diego has just the right wave for you, which makes it a hot spot for surf schools and surf lessons. The end of summer and early fall see the best swells, but no matter the time of year, you’ll always see boards in the water looking for a perfect wave. Remember, too, that the water reaches an ideal temp in June. And, hey, if you need a little inspiration while you’re in town, check out the California Surf Museum in nearby Oceanside.

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Get the most out of surfing in La Jolla on surf lessons adapted for beginners, advanced surfers, or anyone in-between. Your guides know the area like the back of their hands and want to help you get up on your board for the first time, or take you out where you can up your game. The awesome crew at Surf Diva has been fueling surfing stoke for decades and it shows.

Surfing in San Diego

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Surf Diva

Surf Instructors

From competitive coaching to lessons for the beginner, Surf Diva offers it all. Surf Diva has built a solid reputation for professional, educated, and passionate surfing instructors.

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Surf Instructors

San Diego Surf School was founded in 2000 and is the leading surf school in Southern California. San Diego Surf School is the place to come for quality, safe and fun surf lessons for all ages and levels.

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Pacific Surf

Surf Instructors

Pacific Surf School was founded in Mission Beach, CA in 1997. A long-time vision of surf school guru, Emiliano Abate, Pacific Surf School offers lessons to experienced and inexperienced surfers of all ages.

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Surf Instructors

Surf & Stay San Diego offers more highly skilled surf coaching than conventional surf schools. They focus on true surfing, not the one-second pop-up, which is only good for a photo to brag about on social media. With surf camp San Diego, you can focus on long-lasting results.

Things to know

The best months for surfing in San Diego are from August through November, but you can surf year-round if you want. The water starts getting comfortably warm in June.
- A typical 90-minute lesson involves familiarizing yourself with your board on the beach, and then 60 minutes of instruction in the ocean.
- Surf camp is a 6-hour session from 9:00am – 3:00pm that includes in- and- out of water coaching and instruction so that your kids can learn and develop the tools they need to surf the waves they want. And the kids love it. Oh, yeah, pizza for everyone at the end of the day.
Chances are pretty good inclement weather won’t get in the way of your surfing holiday. Remember that as quickly as a storm rolls in, it’ll often roll out. Be sure to ask your provider for more details.
Group sizes are usually between 1 – 5 people with one instructor. Also, remember that the costs decrease as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to surf with friends and family.
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