My daughter-in-law and I took the three class, 2-hour sessions. There is an age and capability difference between us and the instructor easily accommodated that range. He was enthusiastic and knows the sport and it really helped to keep us progressively improving at our own speed. I highly recommend Wavehuggers. read more

This was a fantastic choice for lessons. Anwar was amazing, cool vibe and was very knowledgeable!

Buyer Beware! Shockingly this company stole $700+ dollars from us. Our two boys were scheduled for a week of surf camp. We received a text message at 7pm on Sunday, the night before camp asking us to change our time (we could not change because we had other plans scheduled), not to mention, you text at 7pm the night before? We asked for a refund, they agreed. Here we are nearly 1 month later and they have not returned the money. It is beyond bizarre. There are many more reputable companies we have had good experience with. See text correspondence with the company below, it is the same # listed on the website. We will be pressing forward with legal action. Im guessing the owner spent the money and just doesnt have the cash to pay me? The owner has commented to this review, and again, I think it lacks honesty, see my photo's for proof. She states she canceled the camp due to rough surf conditions, #1. the surf conditions were very calm, see attached historical weather report. #2. Her text message led with, other kids have unenrolled, WE HAVE LOW NUMBERS and would like to cancel. (they are smart, she may have tried to steal their money too). see Screenshots. This is a masterclass on what not to do, if you own a company and royally mess up. Just own it. Please return our money. read more

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Two of the three lessons we paid for never happened, and the shop has gone silent on the refund. This isn't about the instructor. My daughter's one lesson with Sax was great -- he was patient, she had fun, it was exactly what we'd hoped for. Getting her there was the problem. Day one, we drove 35 minutes and showed up on time. No one was there. I called and got no answer. About ten minutes after the lesson was supposed to start, they finally reached out to say lessons were cancelled because of jellyfish -- something they could have told us hours earlier, instead of after we'd made the drive. Day two, same thing: no one waiting for us. We walked down to where the group lessons were happening and none of the instructors knew she was coming. Sax took it on himself to go get her a wetsuit, and they started about half an hour late. After that we decided not to continue and asked for a refund on the two unused lessons. We've followed up several times since with no response. I'd have no complaint about a business that dropped the ball and then made it right -- happy to update this review if they get back to me. read more

I could not recommend this company more. The way they communicated and helped my son enjoy his first lesson was amazing. We were disappointed that we couldn't have the surf lesson at the beach that we were at, but when Helina called and explained that the surf was too dangerous and that safety was the first priority, I was more than satisfied to change. The price was better than most of the other companies in the area. Cody, the instructor was very patient and kind. And I will most definitely be using them again. read more

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Andy was a great instructor. Lessons on time and easy to find. He was kind and very helpful. We felt super safe and had a great time.

My husband and I took three lessons with Elliot. He is an excellent instructor- super positive, supportive, very detail-oriented on his feedback. We have now caught the surfing bug and are going as much as possible! We plan to take more lessons with him going forward to continue to develop our skills. Highly recommend! read more

I had my first ever surf experience today with Cady. She was super knowledgeable and helpful and was able to get me up and surfing and ride a wave all the way to the beach. There was a great community of surfers and everyone seemed to be having the a great time. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to go again! read more

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Oliver was great. Awesome instruction and patient. Surfing ain't easy in the Pacific! Good communication. Hassle free.

Thank you for taking my son last minute. It was my son's first time surfing so he was nervous. Nathan was great with him. Looking forward to bringing my son back. read more

Caleb the instructor was calm and patient, really liked his style of teaching, all around great dude.

Cady is the ABSOLUTE best!! Ask for her if possible. Great instructor and sequences everything to help you learn quickly. Very detailed oriented on giving feedback like positioning and angle... and great vibes too. HIGHLY recommend if you want to improve your stand-up fast! read more

I had my first ever surfing lesson and loved it so much! I booked an individual lesson with Max for two hours, and time flew. Max was thoughtful and detailed in showing me foot position, shoulders up, etc, at exactly the moments I needed. He did a lot of work to position and sometimes push me forward so I could focus on one thing before adding the next. I caught my own waves! I didn't even think I would stand up, and I was popping up the entire time. For any beginner worried about cold water or not being a strong swimmer, you get a wet suit and stay pretty shallow. I was honestly afraid to try surfing before this, and because of Max I can't wait to go back. read more

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Cady was great with the kids. I highly recommend! Took lessons in La Jolla. I can t say enough about the great experience. Top notch!

This was our son first time taking a surfing lesson, and as an adult with special needs, he was anxious and nervous going into the session. We weren't sure how it would go, but coach Elliot made all the difference. He was incredibly patient, kind, and understanding of our son's needs. The first couple of attempts were tough- our son was nervous about riding the waves and facing the unknown. But coach Elliot never rushed him and offered steady encouragement the whole time. By the third try, everything changed- we saw a big smile on our son's face, thank you Coach Elliot for creating such a positive and supportive experience! read more

Great experience! Tim Deal was the best! Resonated priced. They provided all the equipment. I feel that I learned a lot and I'm confident that I can improve my skills with practice. Highly recommend read more

I purchased a private 2 hours group lesson for my son and his 3 friends at 10:30 today. This was their first time surfing. Their lesson was with River. River was a very thorough instructor who placed safety first. He made sure that my son and his friends were ready before they went into the water. He had them practiced on land for a good 30-40 minutes before allowing them to head into the water. He was with them in the water taking turn to guide them. Thank you, River! Please remember to tip your instructor since they work very hard and I don't know how much they get paid by the owner. He had back to back lessons without any breaks because right after my son's lesson, he immediately had another lesson. My son commented he was still teaching when they left at 4:00pm. I wanted to note that your time begins with trying on the wetsuits and selecting your surfboard. This process of putting on the wetsuits, surfboard selections and traveling down to the beach took about 30 minutes. That's 30 minutes of wasted time, your money. I know of other companies who have you go 15 -20 minutes early to get all that done and the actual lesson would begin at the beach. However, not the case here. So our 120 minutes was actually more like 90 minutes. Hence I took off 1 star. Also, they said you can text them if you have questions. I texted and emailed but did not got a response back. read more

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Kelsey was good natured and relaxed which helped me feel relaxed. She was very encouraging and helped me regain my confidence to get back into the surf after a nearly 30 year absence. She answered all my questions and coached me on the skills I wanted to focus on. I caught several rides, one really great one that gave me a high for the rest of the day! Thank you Kelsey and Wavehuggers! read more

Had a blast! Cady was phenomenal with our big family and wide age ranges! Everybody was up on waves and wanting to do more by the time the lesson was done! read more

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My sons and I had a fantastic experience with Craig. Booked a 2 hr session and he helped us all get up on the board. Even started catching some waves on our own. Craig is an all around great guy and made everyone feel comfortable. He even offered up suggestions on fun things to do while we were in town for the week. read more

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My kids loved the surf camp! They have done it twice already and want to be back again. Drew, Ollie and Nate were caring and fun. All kids learned quickly and got to catch some bigger waves. So much of the excitement! We also got a lesson for Dad on Father's Day and he really enjoyed it too. Elliot was super helpful! Great company! read more

The good: I booked a 2 hour single day lesson for my older brother as a birthday gift. His instructor was Sabinka. She was great with communicating with us through text and was very responsive and upbeat. My brother enjoyed how she had him do yoga stretches afterward because it's something he never did in other surf lessons he's taken. He said it was very useful to stretch in that way afterward and most instructors neglect that. It was $170 and he had a great time. He said he was out of shape but was still able to get a up on the board a dozen times and had a good workout. He said his ribs hurt afterward from the exercise but wishes he could surf daily as a routine exercise. There was free street parking at the Redondo beach location. Surfboards and wetsuits are included in the surf lesson. There's a public restroom where you can change nearby. The bad: There are lots of stairs from the parking to the beach so be prepared to carry your surfboard! The interesting: We originally booked the Hermosa beach location but our instructor said Redondo had gentler waves. read more

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Elliot was an amazing instructor! Great time, very friendly. Extremely professional booking service. read more

Cady is the best! I had an amazing time during my first ever surf lesson Will definitely be back next time I'm in La Jolla read more

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What a great day out on the ocean with Instructor Logan! I started surfing about four years ago but only get to do it once a year. Logan provided some fantastic feedback and encouragement throughout the two-hour session. I hit several waves and worked through the paddling, standing up, and identifying incoming breaks. It was a fantastic experience to have guidance as I continue to understand the ocean and this unique sport. I strongly encourage anyone seeking to learn how to surf to try WaveHuggers. The cost is minimal compared to being safe on the ocean and your well-being. I am looking forward to my next outing; I am definitely exhausted today after using muscles unique to surfing. Thank you again, Logan! read more

Amazing experience! I had no surf experience, the instructor was super friendly and helpful. She was on time, was very flexible about my fears, strengths, weaknesses, etc. It was easy to schedule and easy to find where to go. 10/10 read more

We had a 1h1/2 surf lesson with Deborah for my 14 yo nephew from France and myself and it went really great! Deborah explains everything so well, she's incredibly patient, always joyful and super skilled and she very visibly enjoys being in the ocean, swimming and surfing and everything. She made our time in Manhattan Beach with first time visitors unforgettable! Merci Deborah read more

Had a great time. The instructor was fantastic with my 9 year old daughter and she started getting up. She wants to continue doing lessons and get better at surfing. read more

It was my first time ever taking surf lessons! Prior, I've only swam in pools and had very limited experience swimming in open waters. I was very intimidated by the ocean- I still am, but my instructor (Elliot) was so patient, accommodating, encouraging, and kind! I think Elliot is a great representative of how Wavehuggers operate- with care, openness, knowledge, and down-to-earthness. If you are an adult looking to learn to surf, you really are in the right hands with Elliot and Wavehuggers! They make the beginner surf experience a memorable and lovely experience! read more

I recommend Wavehuggers. Jake is a fantastic instructor. He took the time to teach about the basics of surfing etiquette, components of surf board, stretching exercise and the lesson itself. The wetsuit is provided and we had a great time. Highly recommend Jake read more

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Absolute blast! Cady provided a great surfing lesson. Informative, yet brief so you don't get information overload. We did a brief safety and basic training on the beach and majority of the lesson in water (best way to learn surfing). She helped a lot throughout the lesson. From finding me a right waves to providing constructive feedback after each attempt. Cannot ask for better lesson as a first timer! read more

We had such an incredible experience with Wavehuggers! Our group of seven showed up late and they were kind enough to wait for us so we could still enjoy the full lesson. I've had surf lessons before, but this was by far the best experience I've ever had. Both instructors, River and Diego, were truly exceptional. Diego brought such great energy and patience to the group, making sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. River went above and beyond explaining everything in detail, keeping us safe, and helping us really learn how to catch waves the right way. Together they made it an unforgettable day. I highly, highly recommend Wavehuggers--and if you can, definitely ask for River and Diego. You won't regret it read more

great lesson and super communicative! would love to do it again. everyone was so nice!!

I was in a bind! My son wanted to surf for his 12th birthday and 2 days before his scheduled lesson with another surf school they cancelled, yikes!! So I called Wavehuggers out of desperation and they totally hooked us up!!! We got our intermediate lesson all set up, super last minute on a sunny Saturday no less. My son's instructor Logan was awesome. He had a fun energy and when my guy got tired, he helped paddle him out so he could catch more waves. My son caught at least 10 green waves that day and had the time of his life. Everything went perfect for his birthday lesson. So incredibly thankful for Wavehuggers helping us out. read more

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Jade was a great instructor for my first time surfing and very knowledgeable about the area. Had a great experience and would definitely book with wavehuggers again! read more

We had the best private surf lesson with Aidan in Carlsbad this week! My boys (8 & 16) were both able to get up a few times even though conditions were tough for new surfers. Aidan was an excellent instructor. He is passionate about surfing and teaching the best technique. We hope we can do another lesson with him the next time we're in San Diego. Great experience for my kids! read more

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Tim is an incredible instructor and a wonderful person. The whole experience was so fun and incredibly educational. I am now hooked on surfing and forever grateful to Tim! read more

Chicanos and all in between, listen up!! My ole lady took the 3 smallest of the tribe of 6 out with a few short hours they sent out a feedme vato out to hook my chongos up! My little hommies were riding waves by the end of the coolest 2 hour class we've ever had our kids take. As a dad , I felt like a million buck after watching there proud faces turned back at me with huge smiles looking for praises. I was impressed that due was totally chill with the chongos and got them rolling.. Elliot rocks and wavehuggers made it all happen with the time it took us to drive from the High Desert to the beach - fedme!! We were hanging 10-bruh lol Seriously, the money was nothing to the experience we're got for a lifetime of something new! Dirt bikes and dunes aren't the only gangsta activity for the chongos - get yours out with wavehuggers and you won't regret it either - hasta migo read more

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We booked this experience last minute (day before) on a whim, and we couldn't have asked for it to be any better! David was absolutely fantastic and had both our kids (ages 5 and 9) comfortable on a surf board very quickly. They were both able to stand up and surf (not every time, but both at least once!) and just really had a blast trying it out. Communication and scheduling was quick and easy. I would absolutely recommend trying a lesson! read more

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Cady was THE BEST! She listened to our requests for a diverse group of ages and skill levels, and really made sure we were all comfortable in the water. We all got up and rode many stellar waves thanks to her advice. My three kids ages 10, 13, and 15 are all convinced they want to spend everyday surfing. read more

Wavehuggers - 10 year old surfing with Cady of Wave Huggers - Surf Schools Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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