Private Surf Lessons: Experience Malibu's Best

Experience the best of Malibu with private surf lessons from a local expert. Learn to surf at Surfrider Beach and gain insider knowledge of the area.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy - We will be meeting at Surfrider Beach, considered one of the most famous surfing beaches in the world. This is the perfect beach for first time surfers all the way up to experienced surfers. Surfrider beach is known for its gentle and long waves as well as its scenic beauty.
    Our fist 15-20 minutes will be a beach lesson on…
What's Included
  • Surfboard included
  • Wetsuit provided
Additional Information

Every person intrigued by California imagines riding its waves. Surfing represents the essence of the Golden State. While there are numerous surfing spots in California, Malibu leads them all. Considered as the prime surfing experience, Surfrider Beach is the go-to spot. As a lifelong resident of Malibu, I provide not only an exhilarating surfing journey but also a local’s insight about the vicinity.

Location
23000 Pacific Coast Hwy
Pacific Coast Highway
The address is 23038 Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). That is not my house so please don’t knock on the door. I will meet you on the beach in front of that address. You can park for free on PCH or there are pay lots on either side of the pier.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Henry_s
Apr 10, 2026
Do not miss. Best teacher in an amazing location - Excellent lesson in a world class spot from a very experienced surf instructor. Had a great time and learned a great deal. Do not miss this opportunity.
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Manuel_s
Apr 5, 2026
Great Experience - Ric does a great job of making you feel welcome and comfortable. He knows how to teach and be patient. Surfing is physically demanding but doable. I only got up on my knees in the time we had. First lesson, but I am 54 and just getting back into shape. So I will be back for more until I get up on my feet! The time in the water is pleasant and Ric does a great job of keeping you entertained while waiting for a wave with all sorts of useful knowledge. I would definitely do it again!
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Braulio_b
Mar 27, 2026
🌊 Balanced & professional - Had an amazing experience with my surf instructor. Super patient, clear with instructions, and made me feel comfortable in the water from the start. I was able to stand up way faster than I expected. Highly recommend if you want to actually learn, not just waste time.
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Sarah_l
Feb 15, 2026
The best surf lesson - We had a fantastic lesson with Ric. He was easy to communicate with, and he was so fun to surf with his lessons are amazing and I was standing on a surfboard in no time riding a wave definitely recommend.
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Rod_s
Oct 2, 2025
Ric was a great, patient... - Ric was a great, patient and knowledgeable instructor. What an epic day in the waves. I had previously taken surfing lessons with limited success but Ric gave the ponted, individual instruction that d got me up on the board. What a great experience.
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Jim_w
Aug 25, 2025
First time in a surfboard at 52! - Ric was great a great teacher and very easy to learn from. Never been on a surfboard in my life and Ric had me in waves in a 1/2 hour. Lots of fun and would recommend to anyone. Bucket list item checked off, and I will probably have to do it again on my next trip to Malibu!
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Bethdelaney_r
Aug 3, 2025
Surfing plus! - Ric is a friendly and well known surfer from Malibu. He was full of information and introductions to locals. He was genuinely interested in seeing my teen boys get up on a surf board! What a special experience for my family!
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Victoria_l
Jul 25, 2025
Great Experience for My Teens - Great lesson with Ric for my teens who wanted to try out surfing on our west coast trip. Great communication, easy going meet-up, good pointers and some history of area, and lots of time in the water actually practicing. My teens and I were very happy with the whole experience.
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Matthew_s
Jul 2, 2025
Ric was awesome, would... - Ric was awesome, would recommend to anyone looking to try surfing in Malibu! He was great about finding us a good space in the crowd and providing really good feedback on technique and form.
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E4121hnsandroa
Oct 7, 2025
Unprofessional - We arrived at the meeting point on time and waited for over 15 minutes, but no one from the tour showed up. We walked around, asked nearby people, and tried to find someone from the company, but there was nobody there. Very disappointing and unprofessional experience. We wasted our time and didn’t get any support or information. I wouldn’t recommend this tour to anyone.
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From $135
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).