First off, I want to thank Shaun and Brian for a fantastic experience for my first time surfing and for sharing their passion for hitting the waves. With Bigfoot Surf School, the lesson covered all the important basics for staying safe and having fun. I learned everything from how to handle my board out of the water, how to keep myself and others safe in a variety of different scenarios that could potentially take place, how the surfboard reacted to moving my weight around, and best of all, how to properly stand up and surf a wave! Regardless of if I was running drills with Brian or Shaun, they were both completely dedicated to coaching and clearly communicating tips on how to improve my new learned skills. I was even able to get up and surf a wave on my second try! Recently, I went to California and couldn't resist the opportunity to go out and surf. I decided to take a lesson with a local surf school. My instructor was surprised that I was able to get up on my first try, and I owe it all to Bigfoot. With how the waves were breaking in Malibu, we had to paddle off shore quite a bit, so my instructor was on a surfboard as well. Most of my lesson, he would be trying to catch his own wave and left me with little coaching and on my own. My instructor was nowhere near as dedicated as Shaun and Brian had been in my lesson with them. While in my lesson, I had one incident where I was coming up after falling off the board and I had another surfer's board flying straight at my face. Luckily, when resurfacing, I kept my hand out just like Shaun had taught me, and I was able to use my hand to shield my face from the other surfers board. Had I not learned the importance of keeping my hand up from Bigfoot when I was moving through the water, I would probably have lost a few teeth. It honestly blew my mind how little this surf school emphasized safety and board control in the water compared to Bigfoot Surf School. The quality of the gear that Bigfoot supplied for my lesson with them can't even stand up to that of the other surf school I took a lesson with, and neither can they compete with the quality of the coaching that Bigfoot provided. If you are looking for a great first time experience, I highly recommend that you book a lesson with Shaun and Brian at Bigfoot Surf school! read more

Big Fan of the folks at Big foot surf. Feeling grateful to have found this merry crew: took one lesson, and improved. Took another, and got better again. Now I can't wait to get back in the water with these folks, and have four more lessons booked just to make sure I get the time with them this summer. There's two things that I want to highlight to others that make this business really stand out to me: First is the quality of instruction; we've surfed several times on vacation, and other surf schools have been perfectly happy to push us onto the foam in the whitewater then clock out. But at Bigfoot I've gotten, truly, a completely different calibre of instruction. They have a defined progression for what they are going to teach, and the model is about creating self-sufficiency. And they're darn good at developing it. Not just here's what to do, but here's where things are going wrong, and how to fix it. This is *actual* coaching to help you become a *surfer*. Secondly, I want to mention the compassion. They have gone out of their way to make our family included; as one example, our teenage daughter capriciously decided at the last minute that she wasn't going to attend one of her lessons, so Bigfoot suggested that she be paired with with a female instructor in her 20s (near our daughter's age), and when our daughter still didn't bite, the crew offered to have the female instructor just hang out with our daughter on the beach as friends, and to "surf together" without the instruction if that would help her enjoy her day. How awesome to understand a complex dynamic like that, and to genuinely provide care for your customer emotionally! read more

Best time ever! I would highly recommend ANYONE to use Bigfoot Surf School. Whether you've never been surfing before (like my brother and me) or you're an expert, there is always room for improvement. Being from Miami, surfing has always been something I have wanted to do but could never due to the lack of swells in the area. When my family took a trip to the Pacific Northwest, we contacted many surfing schools-- but solely based on research and phone conversations, none stuck out like Bigfoot Surf. When I spoke to Shaun on the phone, you could hear his passion for sharing the surfing stoke. The way he speaks about surfing is incomparable to anyone else. When we got to Westport, Shaun explicitly explained the dangers that come with surfing and the precautions that need to be taken before we even got in the water. His prioritization of safety calmed my mom's nerves and settled the unpleasant feeling my brother and I had with trying something new. The thing I admire most about Shaun is that he focused on safety all the while making sure this was a SUPER FUN experience! Shaun gave me the courage and strength I needed to concur a swell and truly surf. He has instilled me with surfing techniques that will stay with me forever. His passion, determination, and encouragement are unparalleled and there is no one else I would trust to teach me how to surf. I can't wait to travel back to him to continue this journey. read more

This was a fantastic experience! I initially booked with Bigfoot because of their responsive and friendly customer service. After we spoke on the phone and all of my questions were answered, I was able to easily book my lesson online. Their excellent customer service extended to their lessons as well. When we arrived, Shaun had all of the gear ready for us, gave us an in depth lesson on the beach and waves at Westport and even ensured we had breaks, snacks and stayed hydrated. One of the things that I liked best about the lesson was Shaun's attention to detail with safety at the beach. We not only received a top notch lesson, we learned how to carry the boards and stay safe on the water. If you're nervous about the water temperature, the wet suits keep you perfectly warm! Would recommend to all ages. It's also not far from Seattle for those of you considering surfing outside of the city. We did the trip in a day. If you want to learn to surf or improve your surfing skills, this is the place! Thank you Shaun for a wonderful experience :) read more

This is a 2 part review. Part 1: I met Shaun and Brian in July 2016 for private surfing lessons to get familiar with the ocean of PNW. Before BigFoot Surf School, I lived in Santa Barbara and have spent many hours and lots of dollars learning how to surf. None taught me to be a self sufficient surfer. I kept going back for lessons and still couldn't surf on my own. In short, I did more surfing with Shaun on my very first lesson than I had in the two years of learning how to surf in Santa Barbara. Part 2: Ever since July 2016, I've improved tremendously on my surfing and paddling abilities. I can go out and surf by myself or with peers. I know how to catch swell and to quote Shaun, "Paddle for green, surf for green." I still take private coaching lessons with Shaun from time to time because I want to continually improve my surfing. Am thinking about joining local competitions :) Anyway, I STRONGLY recommend them. It is worth every penny, every second, and the effort. read more

My cousin came into town last minute and we were hoping to go surfing because that has become a sort of tradition for us (and by surfing, I mean getting our butts kicked in the impact zone all day). All the surf shops in Westport were closed at the time, but then we found BigFoot Surf School and they were able to meet with us the next day. The instructor met us at the beach with the boards and wetsuits (which was super nice, considering it was always an adventure in and of itself to fit two longboards in my tiny car when we'd rent from the local surf shops). The instructor was really informative, laid back, patient, and we genuinely enjoyed hanging out and learning from him. We were both able to improve much more than we even expected. Hands down, it was the best surfing experience we've ever had. We're totally sold. I can't wait to go again for another lesson (like, seriously, the withdrawals are real)! read more

I started surfing with BigFoot this past spring after having tried to learn by myself about ten years ago. I was riding waves by the end of the first lesson and by the end of the second lesson I was able to paddle out and paddle into waves and catch them. It was amazing! They made it so easy to learn while making everything super fun and relaxing at the same time. All the gear was included which also made getting started really easy. These guys are so knowledgeable and rad! I had such an amazing time at both lessons that I was hooked and had to go out and buy my first board immediately. read more

I was new to surfing in Washington and everybody I talked to told me I had to learn to surf at Westport, WA. It was my experience with Bigfoot Surf that has kept me stoked to surf every chance I get. Not only did I learn about board handling and the importance of safety and etiquette out on the water, but also the unique qualities of Westhaven as a surf spot. Surfing is an exciting and soulful sport and Bigfoot Surf School is truly Washington's ambassador of surf stoke. read more

Had my first lesson with Shaun yesterday and already can't wait to go back. I was pretty nervous to get out into the water, and Shaun helped me to feel safe while being challenged. It was a fantastic introduction to the sport and left me feeling nothing but positive vibes and respect for the sport and for how BigFoot teaches it. The gear was top notch, too. If you're new to surfing or looking to improve some skills, check out this place! read more

Shaun and Brian were great teachers for our first surfing experience! Their instruction was very helpful to provide us with a good beginner platform. We really enjoyed their style and true surfer attitude. They coach good practices in and out of the water and don't forget to provide serious lessons mixed in with lots of fun ones too. We would definitely recommend their school for anyone looking for a fun and first surfing experience. read more

Surfing here was such a fun and exhilarating experience! I've taken two lessons, and the whole team--especially Brian--was amazing. He made learning to surf feel approachable and exciting with his calm, encouraging style. If you're thinking about surfing in Washington, definitely come out and meet this crew. They're the real deal--super friendly, supportive, and make the whole experience unforgettable! read more