Surf Lessons

Family and friends of all ages can enjoy the thrill of riding the waves together during our surf lessons at one of the local beaches here in Malibu. Participants are given a full wetsuit and surfboard as part of the lesson. The time-of-day scheduling of lessons is determined by the prevailing local tide and swell conditions but flexible. At Malibu Coastal Adventures, our progressive surf lessons have been expertly structured into three progressive levels.

Please click into the drop-down levels to learn more.

  • At this level you will never be in water deeper than you can stand up, so there’s no chance of getting held underwater or sucked out to sea.

    After 5-10 minutes of instruction on the beach, you will learn to walk out through the gentle rolling waves, and catch the white water and ride back into the beach.

    You will learn how and when to catch the waves, balancing, turning, and how to fall safely.

    After an hour or so, most people will be able to catch and ride waves on their own with no additional instruction needed.

  • You will be paddling and catching waves under your own power with an emphasis on efficiently paddling, wave selection, safety and the social rules that govern surfing in these local waters. We can also introduce you to other surf breaks in the surrounding areas.

  • Professional coaching at the surf break of your choice. We also do destination surf tours and coaching.


Scroll down and witness our happy clients riding the waves and living the dream.