Santa Cruz, California
Learn to Surf
with a Santa Cruz Local
Experience the fastest, safest, and most enjoyable way to learn surfing. Every lesson includes your surfboard, wetsuit, and one-on-one coaching so you can confidently catch your first waves.
Santa Cruz Local
Born and raised on this coastline
Board & Wetsuit Included
No equipment required
One-on-One Coaching
Personalized to your skill level
Ocean Safety First
Taught before you paddle out
Why Choose Ezra?
Learn from someone who grew up surfing Santa Cruz's world-famous coastline.
Ezra is a Santa Cruz local born and raised who knows the beaches, the waves, and the best conditions for every skill level. Whether it's your very first lesson or you're looking to improve your technique, every session is designed to help you build confidence and surf independently.
- Lesson
- 2 Hours
- Price
- $100
- Gear
- Included
What's Included
One flat price covers everything you need to get in the water and stand up on a wave. Show up with a swimsuit and a towel — the rest is handled.
- 2-Hour Professional Surf Lesson
- Surfboard Included
- Wetsuit Included
- Beach Safety Instruction
- Ocean Awareness
- Paddling Technique
- Standing & Riding Waves
- Personalized Coaching
Lessons Built Around
Your Skill Level
Beginner Surf Lessons
Perfect for first-time surfers learning ocean safety, paddling, standing up, and riding waves.
Private Surf Lessons
One-on-one instruction tailored to your experience and goals.
Surf Coaching
Technique improvement for surfers looking to build confidence and progress faster.
Simple, Honest Pricing
No packages to decode and no equipment rental add-ons. One two-hour lesson, one price, everything included.
- First Wave Special — your first 2-hour lesson for $100, surfboard and wetsuit included.
- Group Lessons — custom pricing for families, friends, or small groups. Call for a quote.
- Gift a Surf Lesson — a memorable gift for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions.
Surf Lesson
$100
2 hours of instruction
- 2 Hours
- Board Included
- Wetsuit Included
- Personalized Coaching
Surf Lessons Across Santa Cruz County
Lessons run at the break that best matches the day's conditions and your comfort in the water.
- Santa Cruz
- Capitola
- Pleasure Point
- Cowell Beach
- Seabright
- Live Oak
- Natural Bridges
- Aptos
- Soquel
- Scotts Valley
Questions Before
Your First Wave
Still unsure about something? Call or text Ezra directly at (831) 818-3512.
Do I need my own surfboard or wetsuit?
No. Every lesson includes a surfboard and a wetsuit sized for you. Bring a swimsuit, a towel, and water — everything else is handled.
I've never surfed before. Is this lesson right for me?
Yes. Most students are first-timers. The lesson starts on the sand with safety and paddling technique, then moves into the whitewater where the waves are forgiving and easy to stand up on.
How long is the lesson and what does it cost?
Two hours of instruction for $100, board and wetsuit included. Group pricing for families and friends is available — call or send a message for a quote.
Where do lessons take place?
Beaches along the Santa Cruz coastline, including Cowell Beach, Seabright, Pleasure Point, Capitola, and Natural Bridges. Ezra picks the break that matches the day's conditions and your skill level.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You should be comfortable in waist-deep to chest-deep ocean water. Lessons stay in shallow, beginner-friendly surf, and ocean safety is covered before you paddle out.
Ready to Catch
Your First Wave?
Book your surf lesson today and experience Santa Cruz from the water with a knowledgeable local instructor.
Call or Text(831) 818-3512