Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Premier Surf Camp in San Diego
Since 1997, Surf Camp San Diego has been dedicated to providing immersive surf experiences for all skill levels. Our team of CPR-certified instructors combines technical expertise with personalized coaching to ensure safe, effective learning. We prioritize small student-to-instructor ratios, offering tailored curricula that cover ocean safety, wave dynamics, and advanced surfing techniques. With over 3,000 five-star reviews, we maintain rigorous safety protocols and include all necessary equipment in our packages.Our programs emphasize cultural immersion, environmental stewardship, and skill development, creating unforgettable experiences that extend beyond surfing. Located in San Diego's prime coastal areas, we've established ourselves as a trusted leader in surf education through consistent service quality and community engagement.
Services
Surf Camps
Surf Lessons
Boogie Boarding
Equipment Rental
Group Instruction
Private Coaching
Youth Programs
Safety Training
Skill Development
Cultural Immersion
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized surf instruction with a maximum 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio
- Our programs include all necessary equipment: surfboards, wetsuits, and rash guards
- Instructors are CPR and lifeguard certified with specialized surf training
- We provide structured curricula targeting specific skill development goals
- All-day camps include meals, activities, and Friday pizza celebrations
What people say
Experienced instructors
Fun and safe
Personalized attention
Great for kids
Unforgettable memories
Services
Surf Camps
Our multi-day surf camps provide comprehensive instruction for ages 7-17. Each program includes equipment rental, safety training, and skill development. Certified instructors focus on ocean awareness, proper technique, and progressive improvement through structured lessons and personalized feedback.
Private Coaching
Tailored surf instruction for individual skill development. Certified instructors provide dedicated attention to refine techniques, improve wave reading abilities, and enhance overall ocean safety awareness through personalized lesson plans.
Group Instruction
Social surf learning experiences with small group sizes. Certified instructors balance personalized attention with group dynamics, teaching essential skills while fostering peer interaction and shared experiences among participants.
Boogie Boarding
Alternative water sport programs focusing on wave riding fundamentals. Instructors teach proper body positioning, wave selection, and safety protocols while maintaining an emphasis on fun and accessible ocean experiences.
Safety Training
Comprehensive safety education integrated into all programs. Certified instructors teach CPR techniques, lifeguard protocols, and ocean hazard recognition to ensure participants develop responsible surfing habits and emergency response capabilities.
Questions
What age groups do your surf camps accommodate?
Our surf camps serve children and teenagers aged 7-17 with age-appropriate instruction and safety protocols.
What's included in your surf camp packages?
Packages include all equipment (surfboards, wetsuits, rash guards), certified instruction, safety training, and meals for full-day programs.
Are your instructors certified?
All instructors are CPR and lifeguard certified with specialized surf training and extensive teaching experience.
What safety measures do you implement?
We maintain strict safety protocols including small group sizes, continuous instructor supervision, and comprehensive ocean safety education.
Do you offer different camp durations?
We provide 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day programs with morning, afternoon, and full-day session options.
What happens if weather conditions are poor?
Our flexible scheduling allows for lesson rescheduling or location adjustments to ensure optimal learning conditions while maintaining safety standards.
Reviews (3)
Lucy Wilby
Aug 20, 2016
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From the time I arrived in San Diego for my first Surf Camp I knew I was going to have the time of my life. Every day was a new adventure. I loved having surf lessons every day and the instructors were great at teaching me more about the ocean currents, rip tides, winds, etc Im still very new to surfing; however, these guys made me feel confident and focus on having fun every day! They were really good at taking the time to teach me how to surf and to get me standing up on a board on each wave. Having a surfing lesson each day also helped me to progress my surfing ability quickly. I was also
Manoah Abate
Aug 10, 2016
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I came to san diego for a month in summer to see my cousins and ended up signing up for a group surf lesson. There were four of us and one instructor but he did a great job on the land lesson and in the water. he definitely made sure that each of us stood up once and we did! i actually caught several waves which was surprising cause I've never surfed before. Also, the office girl was very warming when we booked a lesson. Overall this surf school was great I would definitely recommend it.
Raquel Roper
Jul 06, 2016
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My 9 year old cousin stayed with me for about a month this past summer, I ended up signing him up for the full day summer camp in Ocean Beach. There were about four kids, all around the same age, who did the camp as well. They all had so much fun! Johnny, my cousin, ended up surfing 2-3 times a day for a few hours, which is a lot of time in the water. They also had adventures for each day. I remember one day they went to the tide poles and were able to watch a bunch of sea creatures. They also played games in the sand, walked down the end on the pier and got to watch the locals surf just below
