Noah Rocks! He is an all-star surf instructor! Very down to earth, patient and all around fun! The Gaalswyk boys had their first ever surf lesson this morning. Noah made them feel right at home in the water. Seth (9yrs old) was not sure about going out into the water. Noah made him feel safe and secure. He was absolutely wonderful with Seth. Henk Sr and Henk Jr had the time of their lives. It was a great bonding time for the boys while mom took a ton of pictures and video. The Gaalswyk's highly recommend this surf school and will definitely be back for more visits! If you are looking into having some fun in the Monterey Peninsula...Look up Noah! You will be glad you did! Thanks again Noah for a great time and memories that will last a lifetime. Maybe next time, Mom will brave the waters... read more

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AWESOME EXPERIENCE!! Robert and Mitchell were great coaches and teachers. They were very patient and explained all the little details and the experience was one to remember. Definitely going back!!! Thanks Carmel Surf Lessons!!!! We loved it all!!! read more

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Hi! I did a surf lesson and it was awesome. They provided a wet suit and board and both instructors were knowledgeable, fun and helpful!

Family friendly, couples or individual, perfect for beginners or if you just need refresher..patient and mindful staff with wave knowledge makes it fun, clean comfortable like new wetsuits, big selection of boards which worked well for my kids skill level...no adrenaline or fear..great memories!! Thanks Crew!! We'll be back soon read more

My wife Michelle and I booked a group lesson through Carmel Surf Lessons. We were on a lesson with one other person (who also had an amazing time, so much so that it was her second day in a row taking lessons!). Michelle was extremely nervous, and didn't think she would be able to stand up, let alone catch a wave. We both had never surfed in the ocean before. Location Although their Yelp shows up in Monterey, we met and surfed at Carmel beach, which was perfect for us. Nice water, beautiful scenery and we were staying nearby anyways. Scheduling If you are scheduling way in advance, their website scheduling is probably the way to go, but I really liked that you could text Noah to schedule as well. He was super responsive and accommodating. Crowded? No way! We took a class on Memorial Day weekend, and there were only a few other surfers within 100yards of us. We never felt like we were in anyone's way or we're in jeopardy of colliding with anyone. Our Instructor Noah's passion for teaching is unmatched. He wants so badly for you to have a good time and feel successful. He will work with you based on your ability level, and put you in position to catch waves. He was giving constructive feedback after every fall or struggle. Super encouraging too. You will not find a better teacher to guide you through the intimidating process of learning to surf. The Gear Boards were super nice, perfect to learn on. The water was pretty cold, but with the quality wetsuits they supply, I couldn't even feel the cold! The Results! Me and my wife both got up and caught waves consistently, although my wife got the nickname "Smooth" cause she made it look easy! We had a truly memorable experience thanks to Carmel Surf Lessons, and Noah. read more

We booked a private lesson for two with Noah on short notice. Their booking process was easy and flexible. Our instructor, Zack, got us both standing up and riding waves by the end of the two hours. A friendly, talented, experienced instructor made all the difference. I'd highly recommend them. read more

Great lessons! We had a big group for a company offsite with 20 people. The student: instructor ratio was really good (3:1) so everyone had a lot of attention. Thanks so much for a wonderful time! They supplied the wetsuits in the right size and boards. The lessons started with a short tutorial on the beach, then into the water. I thought it was going to be too cold, but it was really comfortable with the wetsuits. I was able to stand up in my lesson without any experience before. read more

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Recently, I planned a corporate offsite meeting and our team-building activity was having Noah and his crew give us surf lessons. What an amazing experience!! We were a group of 17 and everyone had a blast! Noah was totally prepared with wetsuits and the right amount of instructors, and they showed us a great time. He even helped me to arrange a photographer to take pics of my group. My colleagues had so much fun, a group of 6 asked to surf again the next day. My boss is going to back to Carmel this weekend and will get lessons from Noah for his family. If you are in the Carmel/Monterey area and want to try out surfing, I highly recommend Noah and "Carmel Surf Lessons"! read more

I trust this place fully! Seriously, I'm deathly afraid of the ocean and this place worked with me to no end. I got over my fears and am looking at getting my kids lessons too. This place way exceeded my expectations. Totally rad dude! read more

It was a fantastic experience with Noah and his team of instructors. We were a family of 5 (5-45 years old) and we were all surfing with in the first hour. Our success was all due to the professionel help we got from Noah and his team - good time of day to start, where the waves were perfect for beginners and helping comments when paddling in the Water. So much fun read more

If you need Surf Lessons, keep it simple and Call Noah. Simply the Best

Noah and team are awesome. Did a group lesson and we were in the water before I knew it. First time surfer and two hours was plenty of time to get some quality reps in. Totally exhausted at the end in a good way. Would highly recommend! Plus awesome goodie bag at the end! read more

Carmel Surf Lessons are GREAT! Noah is the man and Jeremiah is amazing (especially with kids). Jeremiah makes learning fun, but also makes the kid work for the waves. He worked with my son and his friend twice this weekend and they had a blast. 100% recommend these lessons. read more

Fantastic Day! I don't think i'll ever repeat such a great lesson. I'm going to try being repetitive but i'll repeat everyone else's sentiments, NOAH IS AWESOME. I've had a lot of surf lessons and this one was by far the best. 1) Noah is easy to communicate with. Email worked really well. We picked a time and place and there he was. He was flexible as to when and met me about ten minutes from where i was staying. 2) He picked a perfect beach. Waves were the right size for various levels, which was good for me as I'm not quite a beginner but still timid. 3) He set me up w a perfect board and brand new wet suit for the lesson. Rattled off some important surf bro knowledge and we were off. 4) He dealt w my (lack of) confidence and hesitations extremely well. He was encouraging and always positive and he got me turning by the end of the lesson, which is sweet to take back to New England. Lastly, he arranged for some dolphins and a seal to come play with us at the end of the lesson. Very cool and 4 enthusiastic thumbs up! Thanks, Noah. See you next time. torry C. read more

Noah rocks the surf ... knowledge, patient, instructive, allowing you to find your balance and get the best rides. He's responsive and easy to reach, giving great directions to find him. He expertly combines safety, surf knowledge and a blast of a good time. It is the best surfing experience possible. My advice -- wear your flip flops & bathing suit & trust Noah with everything else. And Eric is a strong bonus. read more

Carmel surf, Noah and his crew are nothing short of exceptional. They made this experience so enjoyable. My husband I and I booked a couples lesson- Noah was awesome! He was patient, entertaining and went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Any fear, or vulnerability you have going in , is taken out with the waves- after spending a few minutes with Noah. We could not recommend Carmel surf more! We left wanting more and to go out to buy a board! Great value, great experience- made our Cali trip complete! read more

Noah and his associates were absolutely fantastic! Booked surf lessons for 3 first time teenagers ranging from age 13 to 19. We joined a group of others at the appointed time and place and waited a couple of minutes for Noah to arrive. Noah pulls up in a delivery truck full of all the required provisions. After introductions, all the kids are quickly outfitted with wet suits and we are walking to the beach with boards in tow. My daughter started the day with a headache and took a few breaks early, Noah was very patient and encouraging, she ended up having a great time with her cousins and other students. It was a cloudy day and Noah even had warm water to rinse off with in his truck. read more

I had heard of noah through a friend and decided to take my brother (40) and his two sons (12 and 10) for surfing lessons. We met Noah at the the parking lot he gave us everything we needed. Last minute my son (7) wanted to try it so Noah adapted and gave him a wetsuit and we headed down to the beach. Great instruction for the adults big kids and my little one on the beach. We then got into the water and got lots of practice on great waves for learning. Lots of help getting into the waves and advice on how to improve each wave. Every single person got up on a wave in the first few minutes. . Noah was absolutely amazing with my 7 year old son. He got him into the cold water, helped him onto each wave and then let him ride to the beach on his own. My wife and I were completely shocked and amazed. A highlight of the day was Noah getting my son and I to ride a wave together. This was an experience that I will remember forever. Having so much fun myself while watching my son proudly. Overall and amazing day. The adults and kids had a blast. Noah and Will were great fun. I would absolutely hands down recommend these guys. We are all already thinking about the next time. read more

I had a great time surfing with Carmel Surf lessons today. I got up on nearly every wave and I am a beginner with no experience (35 years old). I loved it!!! read more

My 6-year-old son took a two-hour private lesson at Carmel Beach yesterday and it was just amazing! He was nervous and kept running out of the water, but our instructor was so incredibly patient and engaged him with rock collecting, sand castle building, water play, and tide pool exploration until suddenly my son was completely confident to try surfing! Our instructor Kelly stayed with my son the entire time, and after each wave he "surfed," my son came running to me with joy beaming across his face, looking so thrilled that it filled me with happiness. After a quick high five and telling me, "Mom! I did it! I stood up!" he ran back to Kelly to try again. The only time he got upset was when it was time to leave. He calmed down after making me promise to get him another lesson soon. I watched the entire time and was very relieved to see Kelly had my son under control and safe every moment. We left the beach glowing from the fresh air, ocean, and the amazing experience my son had. It truly was the best day we've had in a long time. read more

I've never taken surfing lessons before (I was mostly taught by friends and family), but this was a very nice experience! I went in a group of 7 and each and every one of us was taken care of. They provided a good foam board for each person in the group to use. Before we got out on the water, the instructor taught us proper placement on the board when trying to catch a wave, as well as how to pop up on the board best. After getting out on the water, he sat with each of us and when a wave came up, he had us lay on the board and pushed us with the wave so that we could catch it. Not a single one of us missed our first wave! This was definitely a worthwhile venture and I would totally recommend it for anyone looking to learn (or in my case, re-learn) how to surf! read more

Very personable staff and responsive and accommodating to all levels of surfers. Kids had a great time ages 10 and 14 . Bonus O'Neil hat and sunglasses. Highly recommend! read more

Noah and his team were AMAZING. I brought them a group of about 50 high school students and some adults, most of which had never even tried surfing. Almost all of them got up on several waves. He got our entire group engaged and having a blast with the surf. His team was polite, encouraging, and super fun to work with. I highly recommend these guys. It was a GREAT experience and we will be coming back! read more

I can't say enough good things about Noah and the way he handled our lessons. My wife and I called him saturday afternoon to set up a group lesson the next morning. He accommodated for our schedule and met us at Asilomar beach. The waves were a little high so he told us it may be difficult but that we should try anyway. I got stuck in the kelp while paddling out and he swam back to shore to help me get out of it. I loved the waves there but the wife got a litte freaked out. Noah gave me some time to talk to her and calm her down. I couldn't get her to go back in so he came over and talked her into going to Monterey beach where the waves are more mild. He worked magic on her and we were off driving across town in our wetsuits. he spent an extra hour with us and went far out of his way to give us a great experience. Again, I can;t say enough good things about the guy and the experience he gave us. we ended up with a couples class and he charged us a group rate which was much better. He also spent 50% more time with us than we even signed up for. I'm hooked on surfing now thanks to this guy. read more

Oh my, Noah of Carmel Surf Lesson is the beginning surfer's best friend! On my annual pilgrimage to the Monterey Peninsula, a.k.a. the family vacation, the only thing my three kids wanted to do was get back in the water with their old buddy, Noah. After calling ahead and making reservations, then texting the kid's height and weight, Noah met the group at Carmel Beach's 13th street - with a quiver of brand-new soft longboard and custom fitting wetsuits. The surf was small (thank goodness) and close to the beach, which offered a certain sense of security for my southern Utah offspring. After nearly 2 hours of personal instruction and encouragement, my kids were paddling into their own waves effortlessly. Kind, considerate and well trained, the instructors for Carmel Surf Lessons were patient and enjoyed teaching my kids the fundamentals of surfing. Again, thanks to Noah Greenberg and Carmel Surf Lessons, my kids will have a memorable vacation that will last a lifetime. read more

I had a great time! Noah is a great teacher for first timers to beginner surfers. When we started the lesson I could stand up but couldn't turn into the wave. Noah helped me and by the end of the day I was dropping in one after the other. Great for individual or group lessons. read more

I got into this activity as part of a team building activity. Great coaching!! I have never had any surfing experience before and also I'm a mediocre swimmer.... They took care of me and make sure I'm comfortable and also can learn something.. and more important... have fun. Big Thanks. read more

Super fun and chill lesson with Noah. Very easy to talk to and totally encouraging on the waves!

Had a private session two weeks ago and booked another one for tommorow. The owner was supposed to send me location and time, but did not say any until I reached him again just now. He said he can't do the lesson as he's too busy, didn't even offer an alternative date, and now I am frantically calling other shops. The lesson I had before was good, but what happened today was very disappointing. read more

Really fun lesson with Noah and his guys. They were super nice and helpful with any questions. Emphasis this time was on confidence getting up on the board and sharing useful tips after watching you ride or watching you eat it. Thanks for the day! read more

Noah and his team were excellent! We thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to learn to surf. They met us at the surf location and were fully ready for us with wetsuits and boards for each of us. Brian was an excellent teacher of my three teenage kids and me. He was very encouraging and helped us enjoy our time in the water. My kids have shared that this is a highlight of our California vacation. read more

Noah took a bunch of us 40 somethings out and had everyone catching waves the entire time. Even my buddy who can't stand up on level ground was surfing! Great time had by all. He's a very chill guy who makes it simple and fun to learn. Thanks Noah! read more

Great time with Noah learning some first ever surf moves and actually riding waves within an hour! We're on a roadtrip, just passing by Carmel/Monterey. Noah helped set up a lesson the very next day, brought everything needed incl. wetsuit and board. Then after maybe 10 minutes of some of the basics we went into the water and maybe 10 minutes later I'm up on the board for the very first time. Clearly veterans of surfing, they help with catching the wave, timing and encouragement to stand up and ride the wave. Good personal coaching and very laidback in the water, just chatting and giving advice until the next good wave comes along. Great times - thanks so much Noah! read more