My experience with Encinitas Surf, from sign up through the entire lesson process could not have been better. They accommodated all my needs, both Charolette and owner Jason were easy to work with and quick to respond to all my questions and needs for our lesson. Our instructor, Walt, could not have been better. My 13 year old boy girl twins are not totally comfortable in the ocean...a bit sad for me but he made their experience very special. They both felt comfortable and he made it fun and not intimidating. Great guy and as a long time surfer, fun for me to share surf stories. Beacons is perfect beach for beginners. Would recommend to anyone learning to surf. read more

Jason provided a great experience both for learning how to surf better as well as learning some powerful strategies for navigating through life in general through the analogy of surfing. Definitely learned a lot & enjoyed spending some time learning from Jason. Thanks! read more

I found Jason on a web search and was immediately interested in his Ocean Therapy sessions. He seemed like a spiritual guy, and I was interested in establishing a more spiritual connection and approach to the ocean and surfing. Growing up in Hawaii, I'd always held a deep appreciation and respect for the ocean, but have also had my share of traumatizing moments. From the start, the sessions have helped me greatly. In 3 sessions with Jason, I feel that I've come a long way in letting go, being at peace with myself, and just having fun! Jason is world class and a pro. I highly recommend him to my friends and to anyone who just wants to get out there and have a blast! read more

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I really enjoyed my 1-on-1 lesson with Aaron at Encinitas Surf Lessons. We had a nice afternoon at San Elijo beach, and he showed me proper technique for paddling, popping up, and he was able to push me into about ~20 waves. Really relaxed and fun experience overall, increasing my confidence to continue practicing and improving. Required to pay in cash at time of lesson, which is a little odd considering a deposit over the phone with a credit card is also required. warning when calling - be prepared for a high pressure pitch to get you to sign up for multiple lessons on-the-spot before your first lesson. I'm new to surfing and want to learn more, but don't appreciate being told by someone I've never met "you need multiple lessons...trust me." read more

Our family had a great private lesson with Aaron. He did a great job managing a variety of ages/abilities, etc. The owner Jason even dropped by our lesson to say hi and make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Great company and we look forward to more lessons on future trips! read more

I bought my husband surfing lessons for Father's Day last year, this was one of his childhood dreams so to watch him surf was a blast! I was really pleased with our experience, the communication was amazing with this company and the instructors were great. The owner continuously, asked us how things were going just to make sure we knew what was happening or to see how the lesson went. My husband got to ride a few waves, he was already up at the beginning of lesson one. The instructors were great very nice and knowledgeable. I would recommend this company to a friend or anyone who wants to take surfing lessons. read more

Such a great lesson! Instructor Daniel was so awesome and knowledgeable. My 14 year-old daughter has taken surf lessons at many beaches- she said "I learned more from those 2 hours with Daniel than I did at any of my other lessons." He provides valuable information and can really analyze their form to give practical feedback and modifications. I cannot recommend enough!!! read more

Encinitas Surf Lessons - Daniel guiding my daughter to catch waves. His positivity is so encouraging and motivating. - Surf Schools Near Me

We took surf lessons with Daniel and he was a great instructor! He was very detailed and patient! In fact, he was so good at teaching us that all three of us got up and could surf within the first hour!! My twelve year old daughter loved it so much that we surfed pretty much the whole time on our vacation:) Thanks again for great lessons! read more

Had a lesson with Daniel this morning and my two kids (14 and 12) had an awesome time. Their instructor was professional, kind, knowledgeable and patient and the kids improved a bunch in two hours. Wish we were in town longer for another couple lessons! read more

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Had a great time with Dylan and Jordan (our instructors) They took care of us and our kids (7 and 10) who had a blast. Jason organizes everything professionally and on time. read more

Jason rocks! His lesson created a solid starting foundation that translated into me riding multiple waves during our 2-hour session. This guy knows his surfing! I highly recommend this top-notch service! Most importantly though, Jason is just a really good dude! read more

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Yes I spoke with you last summer and you gave me a guilt trip over spending 5-10 minutes in phone with you. I got the 3 pack of lessons and even your instructor Chase said he didn't agree with your tactics over the phone. Anyway, when I wanted to pay with my card you said cash only. It's not a big deal, since last summer Del mar surf school and Fulcrum Surf school are excellent and now I'm teaching my friends how to surf. I do wish you all the best. I posted this review just to let others know about my experience. read more

Great experience with Aaron. I never surfed before and at the end I was riding the waves like a natural. Sort of.. Aaron really took the time to show me proper technique and really made it easy to learn. I have found a new hobby and I would have never tried it if it wasn't for Jason and his team. ONLY reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because of the price, a bit high I believe but then again, I am a college student with limited income. Indulge a little and give Jason a call, you won't regret it. read more

We had an amazing time learning to surf! Highly recommend Encinitas Surf Lessons. Our instructor, Walt, made it so fun and was super encouraging (we were total beginners). He met us right at the beach with surfboards and wetsuits, we spent a few minutes learning on the sand, and then we were in the water for the remainder of the lesson! It was great! They fit us in pretty last minute and the sign up process was easy. Definitely take their recommendations in terms of the best time to take the lesson, you're going to want pretty mellow waves if you're a beginner! We will be back! read more

Jason, the owner, and Mark, our instructor did us a solid with an extremely last second timeframe. The waves were ok, but the instruction was top notch. We are land-locked Utahns that love the ocean but have only surged less than 10 times. Our 16 year old son was a first timer. Mark took care of all of us and we definitely saw improvement as a result of the experience. Thank you Jason and Mark! read more

Jason was busy, but if Rafael was any reflection of Jason - then I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them! My nieces both under 9 yrs old had so much fun learning how to surf and they both stood up. He was so patient and encouraging. They want more lessons! read more

Bend your knees. Bend your knees. Bend your knees. You will hear that about a hundred more times and it still won't be enough! My girls and I had the opportunity to head out with Jason on our latest trip to north county. After a slight delay (I apparently don't listen well and we went to the wrong beach initially) it was into the wetsuits and down to the beach. We were all first timers and a little nervous, but Jason made us feel at ease and after some pop-up drills it was into the water. Under Jason's tutelage we all managed to stand up and ride waves by the end of the lesson. We will definitely be back for round two on our next trip. Thanks, Jason! read more

First surf lesson ever and it was great! I have been dealing with some neck and back issues for several months and finally felt good enough to try surfing. My instructor was Owen and he was awesome. After learning the basics on the beach, we hit the water and some gnarly waves - 3-5 feet and soupy. Owen was very good in guiding me out, picking out the right waves and helping me get some good rides. I got up my first try! He continued to check in with me to make sure I was feeling good and was encouraging and positive. Owen has good energy and brings it to the session. I also appreciated that this company is in touch with you a couple of times before your lesson to make sure you have everything you need and to answer any questions. I have a trip planned to Maui and will feel confident in getting out there thanks to Owen. read more

My girlfriend and I booked a lesson with Jason which was pleasant and fun from start to finish! He was a great help with learning how to surf, safety lessons and general ocean awareness. I made amazing progress that i did not know was possible. It would not have been possible without him. Definitely recommend Jason for surf lessons anywhere in North SD county! read more

We were vacationing in Encinitas last week and took surf lessons from Encinitas Surf Lessons. This was a life long dream of our daughter's and she absolutely loved it. We found Encinitas Surf Lessons on line and the web site was great. We found it easy to navigate with plenty of options, but not overwhelming. Jason was easy to work with. Very accomodating. Esp with our limited schedule. Jason set us up with a great instructor Owen, who truly gave us a real California surfing experience. He taught both of us at our own level. Pushed our boundaries when we got a little more comfortable to strive to a higher level. Not only taught us how to use surf board and surf, but also how to read the waves. He made the experience both fun and educational! Overall, we are thoroughly enjoyed our surf lesson. So much so, we took two! For anyone who is looking to take a lesson, we would absolutely recommend Encinitas Surf Lessons! You will not be disappointed! read more

Huge high five! I signed up for Jason's SURFING FOR EMPOWERMENT sessions where he combines surfing instruction with personal development work. My personal journey had me doing a Google search on surf/ocean therapy as an additional approach to traditional talk therapy for grief and depression (after reading how surfing has been used to treat PTSD/depression/anxiety). What I got out of these one-on-ones has been an invaluable gift. Jason gave me a safe place to express feelings and emotions that I've been carrying and gave me tools that I can (and will) use outside of the water to continue my journey in healing and growth. This all sounds pretty serious, which it could be. It was also GREAT fun. Did I fall and tumble around the waves? Yes. Did I swallow the ocean? Heck yes I did! And I felt amazing each and every time I was done with a session. Inside and out of the water I found Jason to be encouraging, patient and present as a teacher. With lots of laughs on both sides I learned something new that I can't wait to keep practicing. Highly recommended for those looking to surf and grow! read more

During my search for surf lessons, I was hoping to find private lessons that would provide enough knowledge to enable me to continue on my own after the lessons were finished. Jason's site promoted self sufficiency and his lessons were exactly what I was hoping for. I stood up the first lesson and by the second lesson I was surfing open faced waves! We didn't have the greatest weather, but Jason knew I was comfortable in the ocean and pushed me to my limits, I don't think other instructors would have done the same. We took advantage of a day where nobody was out and had a reef break all to ourselves. I felt safe the entire time I was with Jason and learned a lot of things that I wouldn't have been able to pick up on my own. Thanks Jason! read more

I signed my nephew up for a 2 hour surfing lesson. Instructor was Austin. Austin arrived on time, was friendly, personable, and my nephew said he had an absolutely great time. Two Thumbs Up! read more

This was the only place I called when we were looking for a surf lesson based on the reviews. Jason is a super nice guy and clearly focused on giving his customers a great overall experience. He called me multiple times leading up to the lesson to give me more info and to make sure that we were all prepped and ready. Everyone who took the lesson really enjoyed it and wanted to do it again. We would have except for the fact that we were leaving the area the next day. read more

Jason was great. Our 14 year old son was excited to get some 1 on 1 lessons and loved every minute of it. Jason is personable and professional. He was able to have our little surfer walk away feeling successful and asking for more. read more

My kids had so much fun learning to surf. I only booked one lesson to start, but after 2 hours with Daniel, they were hooked and immediately asked for a second lesson. Two days later they were surfing with Austin, able to handle much rougher waves than the first time. Great instructors on a beautiful beach! read more

Our instructors, daniel and owen, are some of the most down to earth guys! They took the time to really teach us the basics and tips to get up on the first go. After about 30 minutes they had us way out there catching some bigger waves on our own (with a helpful push). They also got some amazing footage of us on gopros! Even after we forgot our gopro memory card, daniel went out of his way to meet us and deliver it. We will definitely recommend your business to friends! read more

Jason is a great surf instructor. Cool guy, knowledgeable, inspiring, and makes it fun. Very personalized: whether a beginner looking to stand up for the first time or an intermediate needing some refining, Jason knew how to show me just what I needed. I also really appreciated some of the links Jason made between life and surfing. Overall great experience read more

Mike is the man! I have been surfing for 8 months now and have taken lessons in Santa Cruz, Bali, Oahu, Kauai (I like to take lessons everywhere I go) but I feel Mike provided the best of all the components that it takes to gain something from a lesson. I walked away from my lesson feeling like I learned more about reading the ocean, and that is powerful when you are already know the basis, because most of what makes surfers better after the basics is practice. I feel like I can go home now and utilize what we discussed in the session and I will utilize the footage from the GoPro to better understand where I go wrong. Besides the technical aspects of the session, Mike is such a beautiful human being. He is so kind, warm, funny, and truly cares about you having a good experience. The booking process was seamless as well and the owner of the company took a lengthy amount of time speaking to me on the phone to ensure I would be getting what I wanted out of the session, which was appreciated. read more

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I've went out surfing 3 times before taking lessons, and I definitely learned a ton! I would highly recommend Encinitas Surf Lessons if you have never surfed before, or if you needs some tips/pointers to take you to the next level! read more

Jason did a great job on the surf lessons for our two sons. Beautiful secluded beach in leucadia.

Jason was just awesome! My family and I (wife, 16 year old daughter, 13 year old son), took the 3 day lesson, 1 day just isn't enough for brand new surfers. Jason taught us all the basics and had us up on the first day. He then help refine our skills the next 2 days. Jason will push you and challenge you to do things you never thought possible. He is super reliable and flexible to fit your level. I would highly, highly recommend him, you won't be disappointed. read more

My nephew and brother in law wanted surf lessons on their vacation out here. We called Jason and he set us up with Mike for a private lesson. Such a wonderful experience! The guys had a blast!! Mike was so knowledgeable, a fantastic teacher, and really nice guy all around! I would use him again in the future 100%. So happy with this company and their great instructor, Mike! read more

I booked lessons for a couple friends who had never surfed before. The instructor did a great job with a quick beach instruction and then getting them out into the surf. Both friends each caught around 5 waves!! They had a great time and instructor helped a ton getting them into waves and up on the board. read more

I got a package of 3 lessons for my two boys from Dylan at the beginning of the summer over the course of a couple weeks. They had been surfing a dozen times but had not made much progress in being able to stand up and ride waves. After 3 lessons the improvement was striking. They have had lessons before but they didn't really improve and they didn't like surfing afterward. Dylan got my boys to like surfing and enabled them to unlock the pleasures of this sport. read more

Bought a 3-session package and had Joe as an instructor. He's super easy going (what surfer isn't?), but with a solid appreciation for the ocean and making sure you understand how to read the water and waves. He lets you go at your own pace and doesn't push you to do anything you're uncomfortable doing. More importantly, he's a Cali native (west coast!) and has a super positive, infectious attitude that will put even the most apprehensive newcomer at ease. Best of all, anytime I would get nervous out in the open water Joe would tell me to take some deep breaths and look for the dolphins. Just look for the dolphins. And on more than one occasion we saw them. Pretty epic indeed. read more

I've done 6 lessons with Jason starting last April. I was brand new to surfing and the area. I was looking for guidance, structure, and a pathway to learn and get better over time. Jason provided an environment to learn, exercises to take home and practice, ways to think of what surfing is to you and how you can improve. He took us to several locations along North County coast, which was a great guided introduction for me. I've practiced on my own between lessons and always had Jason's instructions in the back of my mind whether I was working through the waves to get to the breakpoint, diving under and smiling :), or doing pop ups when catching the wave and shuffling. Jason is great with giving drills to work through - both in water and on the beach. He is direct and happy to take your feedback and I am the same way. Every discipline requires some drilling and his approach worked for me. Jason can handle individual lessons as well as groups. He does his own scheduling and has other instructors with him for group lessons. So whether you are looking for one on one or have a group of people together, he will accommodate. His business is lean and his prices reasonable. Jason adapts his style depending on who he is working with through the experience, you'll get good instruction and some tips for better future outcomes. Whether you are a family or a group of friends, you'll find the class a great experience. Jason has other programs he offers that go deeper into leveraging surfing as a healing method, which is unique in its way. When I get better and need some pointers at advanced level, I'll go see Jason again. read more

We had a great experience with Encinitas Surf Lessons! It was easy to sign up. Jason called right away to confirm the date and location. Me, my dad, and sister were all beginners and all got up during the lesson! The instruction was great. Definitely the highlight of our trip to San Diego! read more

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So much FUN!!! Had a friend visiting from San Fran and we decided to try surfing for the first time. Jason was so friendly and funny, and made us feel safe and comfortable. We BOTH were able to get up on a few waves during our FIRST lesson which is a testament to Jason's teaching (and yes, it helped we are both in shape). Highly recommend Jason!! It was such a cool/fun SoCal/Encinitas experience :) read more

My 9 year daughter had a great couple of lessons with Chilka! She was super positive and helped my daughter overcome her fear of sharks and motivated her to keep trying to get up which she was able to do in no time. We would def request Chilka next time we are in Encinitas! read more