In early April 2026, we took a surf lesson with Steve and had SO much fun. He met us (ages 44, 44, and 15) at the top of the steps at Stonesteps Beach and helped us suit up in comfy wetsuits. We were all first-timers from a landlocked state. Steve's instructions out on the water were easy to follow and he helped steady the boards to ensure we all got up! The ocean temp was perfect for a 75 degree sunny day- we were super comfortable. The ocean floor is very flat with no rocks or seaweed. Honestly wouldn't change a darn thing, and huge shoutout to Steve who is very good at this! Would absolutely do this again. read more

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Surfing has always been something that I was too afraid or intimidated to try. I've lived in SoCal my whole life and was kinda embarrassed that I never REALLY tried to surf. I decided to face my fears and sign up for a lesson. I'm so happy I did. I had an amazing private lesson with Steve who was very patient and encouraging. They provided the board and wetsuit so all I needed to do was show up. It was a perfect day and the waves weren't too scary. They picked a spot that wasn't crowded and we just kept trying to catch waves. Steve provided helpful tips each wave and I eventually was able to ride multiple waves which surprised me! I wasn't expecting to be able to be able to stay up on the board, but through minor adjustments from Steve I exceeded my expectations. Thank you Lynn for setting everything up and making it easy. Highly recommend! read more

my kid loved their time in the ocean learning to surf! The instructors made it easy and fun for all ages! 5-15! Thank you!

My son and 5 of his friends have now all attended the Surfin Fire Surf Camp, and WOW!!!! Blown away by how much I watched each of these kids improve in just 5 days. The coaches are so great with kids, and you can tell they LOVE what they do. The kid to coach ratio is 3-1, which is the best you can find in all of north county. This camp is so much fun with sooo much in-water time surfing. Lots of other "surf camps" are more about playing on the beach and getting familiar with the ocean. If your kiddo actually wants to learn to surf and catch their own waves, Surfin' Fire is the best around. Can't recommend enough read more

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I attended the women's surf clinic on 10/20/24. I enjoyed the yoga portion with Katie. The surf instruction by Kyla and Katie was awesome and very supportive. It was a good environment for improving my surfing. I met some great women surfers that I hope to surf with again in the future. I will plan to attend other clinics Surfin Fire offers. It was a great day! read more

Best experience hands down, from booking the lessons for me and my son, to the early communication regarding parking, and of course, the lesson itself. Aaron was an outstanding instructor and really took his time with my 8 year old son making sure he caught multiple waves and celebrated with him the whole time. Great experience overall! read more

My daughter did a week of surf camp and she made incredible progress in her technique and most importantly- confidence! She had so much fun with the instructors and came home every day wanting to go back. She's done a couple other surf camps in North County and Surfin Fire is the best, hands down! We will be back. Thank you Kyla and team!! read more

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Very good experience. Our kids loved it. 2 (5 and 6 years old) of my 3 grandkids never surfed and on the 3rd day surfed unassisted. At times there seemed a bit disorganization...nothing of any significant concern. Instructors were attentive and good with the kids. Would recommend Surfin fire Oside. read more

Tanner, who has Down Syndrome had the Best Time as he always does!!! the Staff is Amazing and make it an excellent experience everytime !!! ‍ read more

We had a great experience this week at Surfin Fire. My 11 year old finally agreed to take surf lessons, so we signed up for a three day camp to see how he would like it. The first day, he was able to catch a wave by himself on his knees. Day two he was able to stand up! Day three, he said Surfin Fire was the funnest camp of the summer and he definitely wanted to do it again. A special shout out to GAVIN, a really nice instructor who took my son under his wing today. Gavin was really encouraging and acted like a "big buddy" out in the waves. He made a positive impact on my kiddo and is part of the reason my son wants to come back. read more

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Great experience all the way around for my special needs kiddo. They easily worked with Regional Center to help us get everything setup; listened to my concerns regarding my child's needs/struggles; and helped my child where needed, but also allowed her to hang out with her friends and have a great typical surf camp experience. We plan to surf with them again next summer!​ read more

My kids are so excited about surfing, we now have to get them boards and practice over the summer! Thanks to the staff, they felt safe and increased their confidence surfing. Shout out to all the instructors that helped my little ones (5yo & 7yo): Lilly, Parker, Kai, Bray etc.!! They can't wait to do the camp again! read more

Great surfing lesson with Sal! He was very accommodating and showed us a great time! Highly recommend for beginners.

These guys are great! On the actual day 5 minutes before the scheduled time they tricked me that they don't have my reservation on their calendar lol Our lesson was great! We took our 5 year old to try surfing for the first time - what an experience, I wish I started when I was 5! Great surf school, lessons are 1,5 hours long and at affordable price! Come in as a group and you will get a discount read more

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Awesome surf school with awesome instructors that are patient and knowledgeable. Surfanfire owner is a firefighter. read more

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Wow! We did a drop in lesson today for my 7 and 9 year old and they had such a great time. The teachers were very patient and attentive. Thank you for a first time surfing experience! read more

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We are so grateful to Surfin Fire!!! Almost everyday my son asks if we're going to surf today & it's all bc of the amazing positivity & great teaching of this school's instructors. I really didn't think he would be standing up on the board anytime soon bc other sports have been slow going, but lo & behold the instructors have done so many things to make it easier & boost his confidence. The caring & positivity of surf camp are truly contagious! Thanks to JP & Lynn for putting together such a great program full of so much heart read more

I signed up for a surf lesson through the concierge at Aviara in Carlsbad. Alex arrived to pick me up and off we went to one of his favorite beaches, Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. The waves there were just right for me to get right up. Alex was such an awesome teacher and I had THE BEST time out there. I had no idea I'd be able to actually stand up on that board. I can't wait to go again and Surfin Fire and Alex are who I will call. Thank you Alex and Surfin Fire for a super rad time! read more

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First experience with private surf lessons and could not have gone better. Incredible service. JP came out and met our group at the drop of a hat, AT THE BEACH with the gear and got us up and running quickly. We rented gear from him for the rest of the weekend and had a great time except my so-called "friends" that came with me camping are not talking to me anymore because we ran out of food and they claimed I ate the last hot pocket which I did but I don't need those jerks around anymore because JP is my new best friend and I am probably the greatest surfer in the country now. read more

Communication was horrible. Spoke several times and texted for a week only to find out my child wasn't signed up after all the communication and trading of credit card Information. Super frustrating. read more

So much gratitude for the way my daughter with Rett Syndrome was taken care of by JP. He was so patient and understanding and created an amazing experience. She did not want to stop surfing and he never disappointed her as they caught wave after wave. He was kind and talked her through everything and paid attention to her cues as she is nonverbal. I have never seen her have so much fun in the ocean before. It was an amazing day and we look forward to the opportunity to surf with Surfin Fire Surf School and the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project again. Her smile says it al! read more

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I took a surf lesson with my friends who were in town visiting, and it was such a great experience! This was the first time surfing for all of us, but with the expert guidance and support from our instructor, JP, we all had a blast and were far more successful than we had imagined possible! I would highly recommend! read more

JP and his crew are good guys. My boy spent a week at his surf camp last summer, and last week end we hired 3 instructors to supervise a 12 year old's surfin birthday party down at Ponto. Some of the boys could already surf, some had no experience at all. All of them had a blast. They have a bunch of giant foamy longboards, and wetsuits if you need em. Or, you can bring your own boards. The instructors made sure all the boys stayed safe even though the surf got gnarly and and the water got rippy as the day went on. And when it all got too much (it was a really big swell), they kept them running, jumping and swimming with games up and down the beach. Overall, a great experience. Don't hesitate to send your kids to one of their camps (or, if you're not much of a surfer, go yourself!) or hire the crew out for a totally cool party experience your guests will talk about for weeks. read more

I kept hearing about good things about Surfin Fire from the other moms at school and finally tried them out. I signed up my two boys for the after school program and they had a great experience! I couldn't believe how quick they were standing up and actually surfing. These guys really take giving surf lessons seriously - but they make is fun for the kids. They have nice boards and wetsuits, so it made it easy for me to drop the kids off and go. I'm signing them up for a summer surf camp this summer for sure. read more

My husband and 3 kids took an hour long lesson at Surfin Fire this week while we were on vacation in Oceanside. I could not belive that within a few minutes of entering the water they were all up surfing the smaller waves- this was the first time any of them had even tried it! They all had a fantastic time and can't wait to come back next time. read more

This company has three locations in North County. I went to the Oceanside location. I took my friend who was in town from Philly. Max was our surf instructor. We had such a blast! I was scared but, with Max, I felt comfortable. He was great at keeping his eyes on both of us and ensuring that we both had a great experience. He celebrated our successes ("catching a wave") and matched our enthusiasm. He showed care & concern when we were nervous or tossed by a wave. I would definitely recommend this surf school. The 2 hour lesson was the perfect time. Not too long, not too short. read more

My kiddos love to rip it up at surfin fire ski school! This is the second summer they've attended on vacation. The parking is super easy at ponto beach and the waves easy to learn on. The owners and instructions are fantastic and fun! See you next summer! read more

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I will follow up with my last email and say that they wrote me back and were very honest about fixing some of the issues! We look forward to going back to camp! Thanks Surfin Fire! read more

The staff at Surfin Fire is completely wonderful. My 10 year old daughter had two lessons, one with Brandon and the other with Alex. On the second day I decided to join in the fun. I had never surfed and was a bit nervous. Alex made me feel comfortable. Brandon is wonderful with teaching children. He's patient, kind, and is able to make you feel confident. Mariah learned a lot from him and is now able to surf on her own. Our overall experience was fantastic :-) If you are considering taking lessons visit Surfin Fire you won't regret it. read more

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Surfin Fire Surf School and their exceptional team of instructors are absolutely amazing. They spent the day with my 10 year old son and his school mates (all are special needs children) The amount of care, interest and excitement for learning that these guys and gals put into each student is amazingly heart felt. They really give something back to each student; hope, joy and desire to explore life. P.s The fact that you go beyond just surfing and really help those special people live a full and enriched life and that you give to a greater cause, is simply heartwarming! Thanks Surfin Fire Surf School read more

My family participated in the Surfing Madonna program yesterday at Moonlight Beach. It's a chance for autistic children to surf. Surfin' Fire provided the surfing instructors. Unfortunately, my son had a bad experience with another surfing program and refused to participate. His twin, however, was drooling at the chance to surf. He had been jealous that his brother got to surf. Our instructor was Jack and was kind enough to let my son Hunter use his brother's lesson. Hunter had an amazing time and couldn't get enough. Jack was tireless and not only kept taking Hunter out, but offered him surfing advice that helped him improve in just one day. Hunter is already asking for lessons and if Surfin' Fire provides a summer camp, we will be signing up. Thank you, Surfin' Fire, for giving the autistic community a great day and thank you, Jack, for surfing with Hunter. Hunter takes the back seat a lot due to his bother's needs, but Jack helped give Hunter the best day ever. We are so thankful. read more

Shane Coopersmith made my experience so enjoyable. I'm 36 and it was my first time surfing. It's alwalys been a dream of mine to learn to surf and Shane made me feel good about my progress and my abilities. He has such a positive attitude and I can honestly say I would recommend him to friends, family and anyone who want to learn to surf. What really suprised me was his passion to educate his clients about surfing and specifcally waves. I have a new found respect for surfers and love they have for their sport. Thank you again, I will forever have this awesome memory because of Surfin Fire and Shane. read more

My friend purchased a groupon for us to do a 2 hour lesson and at first we were annoyed we could only use the groupon on Tuesday Thursday's or Saturday's at 12:30 but we worked it out and went up there. The staff was great and patient and fun. JP was by far the best. He was caring and patient and seemed genuinely excited about helping us learn how to surf. He was even concerned when my friend was having hip pain and headed back to the shore. I was impressed with his compassion. I would definitely recommend surfin fire for anyone who is just starting out. read more

My kids had a fantastic camp experience with Surfin Fire. The instructors were attentive, sweet and knowledgeable. My kids were on the very young side (4 and 6) and had a great time, both getting up on their boards and wanting to go back again and again. They were very flexible with us on schedule as well. We'll be back and highly recommend. read more

We had a bachelor party of nine ~30 year old dudes. JP didn't waste anytime making us feel welcome and he saw right away we wanted to get thrashed around in the big waves. With help from JP and his crew (Greg and Kai), we had an amazing experience. They were super easy going but very knowledgable. read more

Just arranged a couple private lessons with this company while on holiday. Company was organized and easy to deal with. Both instructors (Casey and Devon) were top notch. All the gear was provided and everything went really smoothly. We were up on our boards in no time. Would definitely recommend to any other beginners looking to explore surfing. read more

My 10 year old son loves to try new things but he doesn't always want to go back. This summer he wanted to try surfing so we signed him up for surf camp early in the summer and he ended up spending all of his free days at Surfin Fire Surf Camp. He had never surfed before and still was able to stand up on the board the first day. He was hooked! He loved the instructors and being at the beach. The surf camp had a great ratio of instructors to campers. There were so many instructors that the kids were all able to get the help they needed. JP is easy to work with and really gets the kids going. I recommend this camp. We are definitely going back next summer read more

My kids (ages 12 & 14) have always wanted to try surfing so after reading good reviews about Surfin Fire we gave them a try. It was one of the Best times my kids have ever had! Bryce was a great instructor, the kids said he was really cool and they absolutely loved surfing! Thanks for a memorable and fun day! read more

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For my review I have copied and pasted the message I sent to JP after two days of lessons with Surfin Fire Surf School. Here it is: JP, I just wanted to let you know that we think you have a great asset in Casey Brown. My son Chris and I have surfed a bit before, but with limited success. Between your pre-surfing instructions on the basics and Casey's help in the water, well, we've never caught so many waves or ridden them so well- or had so much fun!!! Casey is a natural teacher and has a great way of instructing and encouraging at the same time. He makes you feel like you are already a cool surfer, with no embarrassment about your skill level. He was very intuitive about reading our confidence levels. He could tell my son wanted to go for bigger waves and I for a bit smaller ones, and served them up accordingly. He was also great at reading the waves and getting us in the right place on the right ones. The way he paddles behind you on his board while you are paddling for a wave and then pushes your board, transferring his momentum to you to help you catch the wave was amazing. He even told us when to stand up. I will miss his help the next time I surf on my own! He was also great at keeping me calm and reassured when I was getting tired and a little nervous while being slammed by those really big (for me) sets that seemed to come out of nowhere and catch me inside. He gave great tips for dealing with them and was right there with me- it really helped. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know what a great job he did for us and would encourage you to keep him happy. You wouldn't want to let him get away! Thanks for a great surfing experience! I'm sure we will see you again next time we visit the west coast. read more

Went surfing in August with Surfin Fire for a breast cancer retreat and had a great time. We surfed Saturday and Sunday morning. Most of us were beginners and JP and his instructors were very patient and caring with us. They helped push us into the waves and I think we all got up on the first day! Thank you for a great weekend! Highly recommend Surfin Fire! read more